O’Neil Conservation Steward Internship Application
Position: O’Neil Conservation Steward
About the Program: The Land Alliance’s William C. and Joyce C. O’Neil Conservation Steward program delivers valuable conservation-related experiences to qualified college students interested in building careers in protection of our natural resources.
Application Open Date: January 1st
Application Deadline: April 15th (Applications will not be reviewed after this date)
Hours: 32 Hours per week/10 weeks
Duration: June 2nd to August 8th
Stipend: $5,000 for the duration of the internship
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining plantings as part of habitat restoration project
- Trail maintenance and building
- Monitoring and removal of invasive plants
- Working with volunteers and staff in preserve management projects
- Leading educational nature walks and programs
- Monitoring flora and fauna within the preserves owned by the land alliance.
Required Competencies:
- Commitment to environmental conservation
- Comfort with being outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
- Comfort with working both independently and as part of a team
- Research, communication and writing skills
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- An interest in conservation education
- Ability to get to and between job sites is a must!
Preferred Competencies:
- Ability to identify local flora/fauna species
- Experience with gardening/plant care
- Experience managing invasive plants
- Experience giving educational programs/presentations
To apply, please submit the following information in a single PDF to [email protected]:
- Resume
- Cover letter detailing your interest in land conservation
- Contact info for three references
Contact information:
Darcy McDowell
Associate Director of Stewardship & Greenhouse Manager
P.O. Box 658, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Telephone: 516-922-1028