Job Description:

The Ecological Intern will assist Conservation Forestry Program staff with all aspects of forest management on the public properties. Project activities will include:

• Boundary marking
• Control of invasive species
• Inventory of forest stands
• Preparing and marking timber sale units for harvest
• Monitoring regeneration of harvest units
• Timber stand improvement activities
• Routine maintenance of forest roads and access points.

The position requires one to keep organized, detailed field notes, and to operate a vehicle and/or ATV to access the forest stands of the Conservation Forestry Program. Additional duties may be assigned. The individual must be prepared for long hours and physically strenuous work conditions.

Basic qualifications include:

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• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite software
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of common software programs (i.e. Word, Excel, Web browsers).
• Experience using GPS units and GIS mapping software (preferably ArcMap related products)
• Experience using data collection software
• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks from multiple sources
• Ability to complete tasks independently within assigned time frames

Company Profile:

This non-profit organization was founded in 1995 and is a recognized leader in the field of international volunteering. Each year, over 4,000 people volunteer this organization in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe in the areas of care giving, teachig, healthcare and community developme. Their global infrastructure supports over 250 sustainable community initiatives. No other international volunteer program has such a global presence and community-centered approach toward volunteering abroad.

To most effectively support you and the local projects they work with, this organization is part of the community, working in partnership with grassroots organizations. With so many thousands of people relying on them worldwide, they are commited to excellence in everything they do.