Habitat Restoration & Volunteer Engagement Intern - Golden Gate National Recreation Area - Two Positions Available

Environment for the Americas•San Francisco, CA

1d•$640•Onsite

About The Position

Environment for the Americas in partnership with Golden Gate National Recreation Area seeks to engage young professionals in resource management careers. This internship will support the protection and restoration of biodiversity in the GGNRA through volunteer engagement. The work is mostly field-based and will be focused on ecological restoration of natural areas in San Francisco, particularly those hosting rare plant and animal species. The intern will work with National Park Service staff and volunteers in conducting management activities to restore and enhance rare species habitat. Activities may include removal of invasive plants, installation of site protections such as fencing, revegetation using native plants, and the use of technology to track all work. A particular focus of the internship will be planning and facilitating volunteer stewardship workdays including an environmental education component. The intern will also support the monitoring of rare and endangered plants throughout the GGNRA. The San Francisco Stewardship team consists of a Lead Biologist, two Biological Science Technicians, a Habitat Restoration & Volunteer Engagement Intern (EFTA), and community volunteers. Work sites include Fort Funston, Lobos Valley, Baker Beach, Presidio Bluffs, Fort Point Bluffs, Crissy Field, Lands End, Ocean Beach, China Beach, and Fort Mason. The team is part of the larger GGNRA Vegetation Branch within the Division of Natural Resource Management & Science.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
Be between the ages of 18 - 30 (35 if a veteran)
Undergo a background check if selected
Have a valid driver’s license to operate a government vehicle
Have access to a personal vehicle, which is recommended for this position
An active interest in plants, habitat restoration, and community engagement.
Experience working outdoors in challenging environmental conditions; ability to carry up to 30 pounds.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work well in a team while balancing individual responsibilities.
Experience working with or leading groups and the ability to supervise, train and inspire others.
Ability to work with adults and children from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to use various types of software (Microsoft Office Suite, GIS experience not required but a plus)

Nice To Haves

Strong commitment to the preservation and protection of native plant and wildlife communities on public lands.
Education and/or experience in biological sciences, particularly ecological restoration, environmental science, environmental studies, natural resource management, plant biology, ecology, or horticulture.
Ability to work independently with little supervision and self-motivated to complete tasks on time.

Responsibilities

Conducting invasive plant control in rugged conditions with hand tools, power tools, and, occasionally, herbicide if qualified.
Planting native species and assisting in seed collection.
Helping to plan and lead volunteer workdays.
Greeting volunteers; directing volunteers on plant identification, field safety, vegetation management techniques, and site history.
Developing and sharing educational materials.
Compiling volunteer data.
Tool cleaning and maintenance.
Coordinating schedules and events.
Attending relevant meetings and trainings regularly.
Assisting park staff with mapping rare plant populations, assessing population size, and managing all associated field data.
Entering data associated with rare plant monitoring, invasive species removal, and volunteer participation into park databases.