Intern needed at The Wilderness Center to help Land Steward Director

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Land Stewardship Intern

LOCATION: Wilmot, Ohio (15 miles southwest of Canton)

DURATION: Spring/Summer 2008 (This is flexible depending on intern’s schedule)

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled (We will begin reviewing resumes in mid April)

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Land Stewardship Intern will work directly with the Land Stewardship Director, Foxfield Preserve Steward and TWC Naturalists to carry out land management duties. A majority of his/her time will be spent working outdoors.

DUTIES:

Conduct invasive plant control and removal using hand and power tools as well as herbicides.
Conduct landscape beautification and restoration projects on developed areas (i.e. entrance and parking medians) using native species.
Conduct site restoration including trash cleanup, removal of old fences, vegetation control, etc.
Carry out other duties as assigned by the TWC staff.

REQUIREMENTS:

Background or interest in horticultural science / natural resource management. Preferences will be given to individuals with an Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, or are currently enrolled.
Ability to work independently and responsibly with minimal supervision. Ability to cooperatively with a variety of volunteers and staff.
Ability to work outdoors for long periods of time under adverse conditions (hot weather, insects, thorns, steep terrain, etc.).
Ability to operate (or learn to operate) various hand and power tools as well as handheld or backpack herbicide sprayers.
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. Ability to walk steep rugged terrain without trails.
Working knowledge of computers. Ability to keep detailed records and data.
Willing to use own vehicle for travel (will be reimbursed for mileage). Must have current driver’s license and personal vehicle.
Willing to work evenings and weekends. Our normal work hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm.

CONPENSATION:

Compensation will be $9 per hour.

Send resume and cover letter (email submissions preferred) to:

Nathan Moyer, Land Stewardship Director

The Wilderness Center, Inc.

P.O. Box 202

Wilmot, OH 44689

(330) 359-5235

nathan@wildernesscenter.org

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