Woodland Community Forestry Intern
Opportunity:
The Community Forestry & Conservation department is seeking a summer intern. The Woodland Community Forestry Intern will support sustainable forest management and woodland health through fieldwork, research, and assisting in community engagement and education activities. Work areas will include invasive plant management, management activities related to demonstration sites, data collection and entry, and other tasks including but not limited to writing newsletters, assisting in workshops & trainings, attending webinars, and submitting social media posts. The Woodland Community Intern will work closely with other Holden Forests & Garden Departments for large project efforts in Urban Forestry, Conservation, and Research with opportunities for cross-training. This internship will have the opportunity to work closely with other interns in the Community Forestry department. Additionally, all members of the Holden Forests & Gardens’ (HF&G) intern cohort will have the chance to participate in professional development, such as workshops, scientific lectures, networking, and field trip experiences. All interns will have the opportunity to develop and present their research at HF&G’s SEARCH symposium. This position is based at the Holden Arboretum campus in Kirtland, OH with occasional travel to the Cleveland Botanical Garden in Cleveland, OH.
Position Details:
- Position begins in May, flexibility in start date
- 12-week internship
- Approximately 40 per week
- Pay $12.50
- Low-cost housing may be available
- Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents
- Open to undergraduate or recent graduates
Key Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities of the Woodland Community Forestry Intern include, but are not limited to:
- Support Holden Forests & Gardens’ mission vision, values, and core commitment
- Complete field work such as data collection & monitoring, tree watering, and invasive species control
- Safely operate tools and equipment
- Coordinate outreach in the form of mailings, newsletters, web content and social media
- Help plan trainings and attend workshops
- Work with supervisor to develop and complete an independent project which will be presented at the SEARCH symposium at the end of the internship
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills:
- Demonstrate a passion for people and nature
- Pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate degree in Environmental Education, Urban Forestry, Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Plant Science, Environmental Justice or related field, preferred
- Passion for connecting people with the wonder, beauty and values of trees and plants to inspire action for healthy communities
- Ability to understand basic instructions is required. Bilingual individuals, highly desired
- Effective Communication, organizational skills, adaptability, and critical thinking skills, highly desired
- Able to work well in a diverse team
- Able to work independently when needed
- An interest in working outdoors performing manual labor in all weather conditions
- Proficient use of Microsoft 365 products, specifically Teams, Outlook (email and calendar), Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience managing social media, a plus
- Photography skills, a plus
- Working with or managing volunteers, a plus
- A valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Perform required tasks in all weather conditions
- Ability to safely operate small-engine machinery e.g.: brush cutter or weed-whip or a desire to learn
- Effective vision and hearing
- Hand and arm dexterity
- Walking and working on wet, uneven, slippery terrain
- Occasionally lifting and carrying of up to 50 lbs.
- Kneeling, bending, stooping, grabbing, and reaching
Apply:
Would YOU like to join us and play an integral part at this exciting time for HF&G and add a competitive edge to your resume and experience? Review of applications will begin on February 01, 2023.
Qualified applicants should submit a résumé, letter of interest explaining why you are interested in learning about supporting sustainable forest management & woodland health, and contact information for at least two references.
Holden Forests & Gardens (Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. Interns who join the HF&G team will receive a comprehensive experience that supports individual department needs, integrates professional experiences to develop skills, and fosters opportunity recognition for future professionals. We strive for all HF&G Interns to have a transformative experience exploring and growing in their area of study and gaining exposure to a variety of career options.