Habitat Restoration and Community Outreach Intern

Natural Resource Restoration and Community Outreach Internship Redwood Creek Native Plant Nursery Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA)

The GGNRA Nursery System seeks an intern to assist in restoration field activities, volunteer outreach, and native plant production at the Redwood Creek Native Plant Nursery and Habitat Restoration program. The nursery offers modern horticultural facilities in Muir Woods--one of the nation's premier National Monuments--as well as the opportunity to participate in cutting edge ecological restoration projects with community-based programming. The nursery is one of five in the GGNRA Nursery System, which is one of the largest producers of native plants in the state. 

The intern will support almost every facet of habitat restoration in Redwood Creek including volunteer management and recruitment, invasive plant removal, seed collection, plant propagation, outplanting, and ecological monitoring. The intern will work closely with the nursery manager and other park staff as well as work independently. The intern will have great opportunities to learn the flora of the GGNRA, fundamental nursery and restoration skills, identification of plant species through botanical keys, and other aspects of community-based stewardship. 

Duties: 

Perform restoration activities throughout the Redwood Creek watershed
Coordinate and facilitate volunteer outreach efforts
Co-lead volunteer programs twice per week
Assist with plant propagation and maintenance
Perform tasks related to facility improvements and maintenance
Participate in ecological and restoration monitoring
Attend intern trainings and community outreach meetings
Manage park restoration database entry

Qualifications:

Ability to perform difficult manual labor and/or lift 40lbs
Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Ability to work with adults and children of diverse backgrounds
Ability to work in groups and independently with little supervision
Strong organizational skills
Ability to use basic computer programs
Excellent oral and written communication skills
An active interest in volunteer recruitment and/or community stewardship 

Start Date: June 15th, 2005. Position is 40 hours a week, 8-12 month commitment. Housing within the GGNRA is provided. Interns receive $75 per week for out-of -pocket expenses. 

To apply, please send or e-mail cover letter and resume to

Courtney Johnson 
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy,
Building 201, Fort Mason,
San Francisco, CA 94123 

cjohnson@parksconservancy.org. For more information, call or e-mail Courtney at (415) 383-4390 or the email address listed above.