DATE: April 24, 2020
JOB TITLE: Summer Internship with Land Trust

This summer internship with the Whidbey Camano Land Trust is sponsored by Mutiny Bay Blues to provide opportunities for young people to experience stewarding the bountiful nature of Whidbey and Camano islands. Mutiny Bay Blues is run by the Fletcher family of Whidbey Island who are practicing responsible organic farming, providing local jobs, and producing world-class blueberries.

TIME COMMITMENT: This environmental stewardship-based internship program is a minimum eight-week commitment at 28 hours per week with the Land Trust. It may be extended to twelve weeks depending on availability. The program begins in July; the start date may be negotiable.

The internship may occasionally require evening and weekend work. The work schedule is negotiable.

COMPENSATION: $2,500 stipend for the eight-week internship. Additional $315 per week for extended internship.

LOCATION: Based out of the Land Trust’s Greenbank office on Whidbey Island. May require occasional travel between Whidbey and Camano islands.

SUMMARY OF POSITION: This summer internship program is designed to expose the intern to diversity of activities performed by a conservation land trust, while providing the Whidbey Camano Land Trust with needed assistance in reaching its stewardship goals. The intern’s time will be largely spent assisting our stewardship team as they undertake ecological restoration, monitoring, and maintenance work on Land Trust protected lands.

QUALIFICATIONS: Self-motivated individual with experience or education in natural resources and an interest in land conservation. Background in one or more of the following areas is desired: GIS, GPS mapping, environmental education, communications, ecological restoration, or field biology. The ability to communicate positively with a wide variety of people, including volunteers, landowners and the general public, and a willingness to work independently and perform a variety of tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES*:
• Support stewardship field work, as assigned.
• Assist other Land Trust staff, as assigned.
• Some examples of intern projects include:
o Invasive plant removal.
o Watering and maintenance of native plantings.
o Vegetation monitoring.
o Monitoring public use along trails.
o Creation of posts for our social media platforms.
o Conservation project input into Salesforce database.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES**:
• Assist with volunteer work parties.
• Support our summer events, as assigned. May require some evening and weekend work.
• Trail construction.

* Essential duties are those that comply with guidelines for limiting the spread of COVID-19.
** Non-essential duties may or may not be available depending on public health considerations and government decisions.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in both field and office settings. Office work may be performed at home, pending public health considerations. Field work often requires walking over uneven terrain and the ability to do strenuous work such as brush clearing and digging holes. The Land Trust’s preserve lands and conservation easements are located on Whidbey and Camano islands and road travel is required to visit these properties. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Candidate must be able to thrive within a small nonprofit office environment, possess a strong belief in land conservation, and demonstrate a passion for protecting Whidbey and Camano islands. Valid driver’s license is a prerequisite.

TO APPLY: Submit resume and cover letter by email to Kyle Ostermick-Durkee, Stewardship Specialist, at Kyle@wclt.org (please include “Internship Program” in the subject line).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 24, 2020

The Whidbey Camano Land Trust actively involves the community in protecting, restoring, and appreciating the important natural habitats and resource lands that support the diversity of life on our islands and in the waters of Puget Sound. The Land Trust is an equal opportunity employer.