Anna Beal Conservation Internship

The Nature Conservancy • Westfield, IA

405d • Remote

About The Position

The Anna Beal Conservation Internship offers Iowa students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in conservation through outdoor land management work. Interns will engage in stewardship activities across various ecosystems in Iowa, while receiving a $6,900 educational scholarship upon completion of the internship. This role is designed to help interns develop essential skills for future careers in conservation, biology, and ecology, while fostering connections with conservation professionals and peers.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student attending an Iowa college or university (recent grads accepted).
• Need for academic financial aid, explained in cover letter.
• Interest in preserving Iowa's ecosystems.
• Desire for hands-on working and learning experiences.
• Interest in performing physical work outdoors.
• Strong work ethic and ability to follow directions.
• Ability to work independently and in a group.
• Effective communication skills in various situations.
• Ability to work and live with diverse individuals in close quarters.

Responsibilities

• Engage in hands-on land stewardship work across Iowa's ecosystems.
• Learn to safely use and maintain chainsaws and power tools.
• Restore native plants and pollinator habitats.
• Protect threatened and endangered species.
• Identify and control invasive species.
• Build and repair fences.
• Support the bison program and learn about conservation grazing.
• Participate in prescribed fire skills training (opportunity not guaranteed).
• Develop teamwork and leadership skills.

Benefits

• $6,900 educational scholarship paid in two installments.
• Food and lodging provided in rustic conditions during the work week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree