College Intern, Bureau of Land Resources

St Johns River Water Management District•Geneva, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a paid internship program. The intern will assist Land Resources staff with a wide variety of land management activities in the field as well as related administrative tasks at the office. The Geneva Field Station, located at 1364 Snowhill Road Geneva, FL 32732 will serve as the hub of activities, but the intern will have the opportunity to assist with work on several conservation areas within the District’s South Central Region. This is an active land management field internship. It may involve participating in wildlife and plant surveys, monitoring of listed plant and animal populations, operation and maintenance of equipment, possible participation in prescribed burns, data entry and analysis, trail and infrastructure maintenance, public contact, and general office duties. The intern will work alongside staff on a wide variety of land management activities.

Requirements

Must be a college or university student currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program.
Must be either attending classes or participating in a work experience program sanctioned by their school.
Must be at least a junior level student.
Must be studying in a related field.
Must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher.

Nice To Haves

Senior level student preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist Land Resources staff with a wide variety of land management activities in the field and related administrative tasks at the office.
Participate in wildlife and plant surveys.
Monitor listed plant and animal populations.
Operate and maintain equipment.
Participate in prescribed burns.
Perform data entry and analysis.
Conduct trail and infrastructure maintenance.
Engage in public contact.
Perform general office duties.
Produce a report/presentation to highlight accomplishments.