Habitat Restoration Intern

Position Overview:

The Habitat Restoration Intern is a key position for coordinating the District’s outreach to teachers and students in the school system. Working with the Outreach Coordinator, the intern will contact schools and offer fun, creative presentations that will increase the student’s knowledge of natural resources and encourage their participation in habitat enrichment and water quality projects. The intern will work with teachers to increase the learning capacity of students, participation of adult volunteers, and continuity of the environmental education program.

Responsibilities:

Working with 2 Habitat Specialists, the intern will assist with on-the ground implementation of restoration projects such as riparian plantings, in-stream work, control of invasive weeds, and volunteer coordination. The intern will assist the Water Quality Coordinator with setting up monitoring sites, collection of data, identification of insects, and recording of data. The intern may also participate in community outreach and education events such as Earth Day and local festivals.

Qualifications:

For qualifications and benefits visit our website.

To Apply:

Step 1 - Complete your application in 1 of the following 2 ways:

Online at the AmeriCorps website AmeriCorps Application:

• If you do not already have a username and password, you must Create A Profile.
• Once you have logged in, create an application by clicking "Applications" under the "My AmeriCorps" menu.
• To apply to this specific position, click "Search Listings" under the "My AmeriCorps" menu and search for program name Northwest Service Academy.
• Select the position listing and click "Apply Now" at the bottom of the page.

OR

Download application materials from the "How to Apply" page of our website and submit them to Stephanie Ludlow:

• Application - Complete the NWSA AmeriCorps Application and submit it via email (preferable), mail, or fax.
• 2 Written References - Have your recommenders fill out the NWSA Reference Form and send it directly to NWSA. References may be submitted by email (preferable), mail, or fax.
• Certification Form - Print out, sign and date the Certification Form. This document must be mailed to our office.

Step 2 - Send resume and cover letter to Stephanie Ludlow.

Questions? Contact Stephanie Ludlow.