Internship positions at Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space
(3 positions)
Position Summary
The Land Steward Intern will assist the Stewardship Director and Senior Land Steward of Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space (FoHVOS). Primary activities include field work and project administration. Field work will consist of performing control of invasive species, rare species stewardship and ecological monitoring
Title: Land Steward Interns (3 positions)
Supervisor: Beth Craighead, Land Steward
Location: Hopewell Township, New Jersey
Summary of Position:
The Land Steward Intern will assist the Stewardship Director and Senior Land Steward of Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space (FoHVOS). Primary activities include field work and project administration. Field work will consist of performing control of invasive species, rare species stewardship and ecological monitoring. Administrative activities will include GIS (Geographic Information System) mapping and data management.
Land Stewards Interns will report to the FoHVOS office located at Strawberry Hill Mansion at the Ted Stiles Preserve at Baldpate Mountain, 32 Fiddlers Creek Road, Titusville, NJ 08560.
Transportation will be available to access non-local project sites.
Duties:
- Perform invasive species mapping and control activities on emerging and widespread species that pose severe threats to rare species and their habitats. Control activities will include mechanical removal and application of herbicides (training will be provided).
- Ecological monitoring including assisting with measurements of forest and meadow habitats and rare species monitoring including management and searching activities.
- Maintain forest and meadow restoration projects.
- Assist with native garden / wildflower meadow restoration projects.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Stewardship Director and Land Steward.
Entrance Requirements (Items 1-4 are preferred, but not required):
- Enrollment in or completion of Bachelor’s degree in ecology, natural resource management or related fields
- Knowledge of invasive species identification and management
- Knowledge of flora and fauna of New Jersey
- Knowledge of GPS/GIS
- Willingness to become a Certified Pesticide Operator under the supervision of the Senior Land Steward and willingness to use herbicides is
- Ability to conduct physically strenuous field work in rugged terrain is required.
Agency/Program Description: Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space is a nonprofit land trust that is dedicated to preserving the Valley's character through open space and farmland preservation, and natural resource protection. Since our inception in 1987, we have partnered with private landowners, government and nonprofit organizations to preserve over 7,500 acres of open space and farmland. We administer the FoHVOS New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team, which is a cooperative effort involving over 200 partner organizations and private landowners, and the general public.
- Salary and Hours: The salary for the internship is $13.00/hour with a 40-hour work week (Monday – Friday). Approximately 7:30AM to 4:00PM.
- Position begins immediately and will continue until late fall. Part time is acceptable.
- Housing is not provided. Personal transportation required.
To apply, please send the following materials ASAP:
- A resume (maximum of two pages)
- A cover letter
Beth Craighead
Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space
P.O. Box 395
Pennington, New Jersey 08534
E-mail: bcraighead@fohvos.org
Phone: 609-730-1560
Website: www.fohvos.org
The Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability or any other protected characteristic as established under law.