Native Plant Nursery Environmental Education Intern

The GGNRA Nursery System seeks an intern to assist in native plant production and environmental education at the Marin Headlands Native Plant Nursery. The nursery offers modern horticultural facilities overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Rodeo Beach, 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 combined are one of the largest producers of native plants in the state.

The intern will support almost every facet of operating and managing the nursery including plant propagation, seed collection, volunteer management, youth education, land stewardship and facility management and improvement. The intern will work closely with the nursery manager, 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 land stewardship. She/he will develop and complete a long-term project during the internship based on the nurserys needs and the interns interests.

Duties:

• Coordinate and lead 1-2 nursery based education programs each week
• Co-lead volunteers work days twice per week
• Work with Nursery Staff to provide support for the propagation of native plants for restoration projects.
• Collect, process, and store plant materials for propagation following strict ecological standards throughout.
• Manage park restoration database entry
• Perform tasks related to facility improvements and maintenance

Qualifications:

• An active interest in environmental education
• Experience or interest in native plants or horticulture
• 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

Terms:

Start Date: August 1st, 2003.
Position is 40 hours a week, 8-12 month commitment. Housing provided. Interns receive $75 stipend per week for out-of -pocket expenses.

Application Instructions:

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to:

Erin Heimbinder
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy,
Building 201, Fort Mason,
San Francisco, CA 94123.

For more information, call or e-mail Erin at the contact info below.