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Wood River Land Trust protects and restores land, water, and wildlife habitat in the Wood River Valley and its surrounding areas. We seek one Conservation Outreach and Stewardship Intern with a background or keen interest in environmental outreach and private land conservation for a summer intern position. This position offers the opportunity to learn about land management and community conservation in a fast-paced, hands-on setting. The Wood River Land Trust is located in scenic south-central Idaho, near Sun Valley and the Sawtooth Mountains.

Duties:

 Assist Stewardship Coordinator in conservation easement monitoring, which includes GPS data collection and landowner communication;

 Manage Land Trust preserves according to management plans, which includes weed control, trail maintenance, and restoration work;

 Assist Project Coordinator with community conservation outreach, including the Trout Friendly Lawn Program;

 Perform other tasks as necessary, such as leading educational programs, coordinating volunteers, and events assistance.

Requirements:

 Physical, outdoor labor as well as flexible work on evenings/weekends

 A driver’s license and good driving record. Use of company vehicle is provided for work purposes only.

 Ability to work with people in groups and as an individual

Preferred Qualifications:

 Educational background in natural resources, or similar field

 Experience with GPS and conservation outreach

 Strong oral communication and writing skills

To Apply:

Send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references by March 15th, 2013 to Keri York at Wood River Land Trust, 119 E. Bullion St., Hailey, ID 83333 or via email at kyork@woodriverlandtrust.org .

This is a 12-15 week internship with a start date in May. This position is 35 hrs/week, with a flexible schedule including some weekends. A living allowance of $1,000/month and housing are provided.