Natural Resources Intern

CCPR • Carmel, IN

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About The Position

The Natural Resource Intern works with staff, volunteers, and community partners to support stewardship workshops, collect data, and advance long-term natural resource sustainability. The position advocates for the parks and natural resources managed by Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation.

The intern supports the Natural Resource Stewardship Program by conducting species inventories, organizing inventory data, contributing to progress reports, developing standard operating procedures, and preparing stewardship and volunteer program materials. Departmental support includes data collection and analysis, park maintenance tasks, and assistance with stewardship and volunteer needs across program areas.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Be enrolled in or interested in pursuing a career in Natural Resource Management, Parks & Recreation, or an environmental-related field.
• Have experience in leadership and volunteer roles.
• Possess and maintain a valid Indiana driver’s license and be insurable; driving is an essential function.
• Be able to operate a motor vehicle for work activities.
• Be able to work independently and demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Have skills in Microsoft Office and basic computer functions.
• Communicate effectively one-on-one, in groups, and in public meetings, including speaking and writing clearly and interacting with members of the public to resolve problems.
• Be able to exert the physical effort needed for park maintenance, including activities such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects weighing 20–90 lbs.
• Be able to stand or walk for extended periods and work for extended periods at a keyboard or workstation.

Nice To Haves

• Higher education in Biology, Environmental Education, Natural Resources, or a related field.
• Prior teaching or facilitation experience in environmental education.
• Prior experience working with a variety of Indiana Pesticide Applicator certification, or ability to acquire certification within one month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct species inventories and record and organize inventory data.
• Contribute to monthly progress reports covering invasive and nuisance species mitigation, seasonal vegetative life cycles, hazard tree removals, and natural resource management projects.
• Modify and create standard operating procedures for daily tasks such as seed collection or pruning.
• Organize and develop stewardship and volunteer program materials.
• Collaborate with Parks & Natural Resources and Marketing teams on parks and recreation data collection and analysis.
• Assist with tree work, trail maintenance, painting, custodial operations, and equipment maintenance.
• Support departmental program areas with stewardship and volunteer needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed