What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conservation Intern position at Five Rivers MetroParks?
The Conservation Intern is responsible for assisting the Five Rivers MetroParks Conservation staff in all aspects of conservation research and management, including monitoring wildlife and plant populations in natural areas, data entry, technical writing, GPS mapping, and maintaining equipment.Primary duties of this position include:
Employees may be assigned to Germantown or Taylorsville MetroParks. Interns typically will work 40 hours per week. Work schedule may vary.
Candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screening test prior to employment.
- Assisting staff with habitat management projects including: forests, succession forests, controlled succession, grasslands, wetlands, ponds, and lakes.
- Assisting with seed nursery operations including: greenhouse work, planting, weeding, seed harvesting, and seed processing.
- Data entry including time tracking, timesheet tracking, and GIS data.
- Cover mapping of natural areas and conducting plant, bird, and wildlife surveys.
- Inspecting, mowing, picking up litter, and conducting boundary checks.
- Researching topics on pertinent topics, gathering information, and summarizing findings with references.
- Assisting staff with the control of invasive plants and pests using tools such as: brush cutters, chainsaws, pesticides, herbicides, backpack sprayers, high volume sprayers, and other systems.
- Assisting staff with the maintenance and operation of all equipment including: motorized vehicles, tractors, fecons, farm equipment, backpack sprayers, high volume sprayers, all terrain vehicles, and more.
- Other duties as assigned.
Employees may be assigned to Germantown or Taylorsville MetroParks. Interns typically will work 40 hours per week. Work schedule may vary.
Candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screening test prior to employment.
Salary : $12