Natural Resource Stewardship Intern – San Mateo County
Environment for the Americas•San Francisco, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is seeking a motivated intern to support natural resource stewardship projects in San Mateo County, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. The intern will work with National Park Service staff, partners, and volunteers to support conservation of rare and endangered plants and animals in a variety of ecosystems from coastal prairies and wetlands to redwood forests.
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, ecology, and habitat restoration.
- Experience working outdoors in challenging environmental conditions (inclement weather, off-trail, steep slopes, dense vegetation, etc.); ability to carry up to 30 pounds.
- Basic computer literacy, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- Ability to work well in a team while balancing individual responsibilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be in good physical condition (ability to carry up to 30 pounds).
- A valid driver’s license and good driving record.
- Major studies relevant to this position: Environmental science, Ecology, Biology
Nice To Haves
- Qualified to use herbicide for invasive plant control
Responsibilities
- Habitat restoration and revegetation - mapping, erosion control, seed collection and sowing, container planting
- Invasive plant control - using hand tools, power tools, and herbicide if qualified
- Volunteer or contractor oversight
- Vegetation mapping and monitoring - plant populations and communities, GIS mapping and analysis
- Wildlife monitoring - California red-legged frog, San Bruno elfin butterfly, mission blue butterfly, mammals, and pollinators
- Data collection and quality control
- Tool maintenance
- Vehicle operations, including towing
Benefits
- Park housing
- Round-trip travel assistance to the site
- Gear support
- Medical insurance is available upon request
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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