Conservation and Outreach Internship - Urgent Hiring

We are on the lookout for an experienced Conservation and Outreach Internship to join our productive team at Utah State University in Park City, UT.
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If you are strong in people management, project management and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Conservation and Outreach Internship at Utah State University today!

Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter, located in Park City, Utah, is seeking interns for the Summer 2023 season to be involved with a wide range of activities and projects. This person will assist with conservation and restoration efforts on the Preserve as well as nature interpretation in the EcoCenter, at community events, and on the Swaner trails.  This person will report to the Conservation Coordinator.

During the course of this internship, the intern will experience a wide range of conservation projects and outreach opportunities, making this the perfect internship for a student or recent graduate who wants the opportunity to explore a variety of career options or refine their interests in the environmental or non-profit field.

This intern will gain hands-on experience in implementation of restoration and land management projects, including identification of native and non-native plant species. They will gain an understanding of the complex issues surrounding community conservation including local partnerships, conservation easements, and recreational use. The intern will also develop outreach and interpretation skills, enabling the intern to effectively communicate and teach about the natural world. The intern will learn about non-profit organizations and management, the day-to-day operations of a community center, and the many facets of USU Extension work.

Assisting with a broad range of land management and habitat restoration projects such as monitoring of nest boxes, maintenance and installation of restoration plantings, trail camera deployment and monitoring, and management of noxious weed species on the Preserve including pulling and monitoring.

Working at the EcoCenter exhibit hall interacting with visitors, as well as assisting with guided Preserve tours and lectures, and leading restoration volunteer groups.

Creating interpretive materials to educate visitors and trail users about the Swaner Preserve. Assisting with social media content associated with their work.

Candidates must have a positive attitude, be willing to learn, work well as part of a team, and enjoy working outdoors in a variety of environments and weather conditions. Candidates must be professional in interactions with staff, volunteers, and the public as a representative of USU Extension and the Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter. Candidates professional, academic, and lived experience will be taken into consideration during the hiring process. Candidates should support the organization’s ongoing DEI goals, and help create a respectful workplace culture where all are welcome.

Candidates should also possess:

• A commitment to outdoor education and conservation.

• Coursework relevant to the fields of habitat restoration, conservation, wetland science, ecology, science communication etc.

• Experience in habitat conservation or field work is a plus.

• An outgoing, optimistic, and can-do attitude.

• Ability to work in a wide variety of environments and weather conditions.

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

• Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Starting at $14.00 per hour, commensurate with experience

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

Utah State University (USU) was founded in 1888 and is Utah’s land-grant and space-grant university. USU is one of only 146 research institutions in the U.S. classified as R1 “very high research activity” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. As one of the two premier research institutions in Utah, USU provides a high-quality education at an affordable price. With its main campus in Logan, the university serves approximately 27,500 students, including 24,255 undergraduates and 3,171 graduate students. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for 25 years.

USU’s statewide system features three residential campuses, 30 total campus locations, and 23 Extension education centers. The university employs 903 full-time faculty members, 124 executive administrators, and 1,649 full-time support staff. USU offers 115 undergraduate majors, as well as 91 master’s and 42 doctoral degrees. Learn more about USU.

A core characteristic of USU is engagement with communities and people in economic development, improvements to quality of life, and human capital. Through the practical application of knowledge, the University and its faculty engage and share expertise with the state, nation, and world, preserving the historical land-grant tradition of partnering with communities to address critical societal issues in the interest of the public good.

The USU main campus is located in beautiful Logan, Utah, a city of about 50,000 situated in a picturesque mountain valley about 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. Outstanding recreational opportunities abound in the nearby mountains and proximate region.

USU is sensitive to the needs of dual career couples and provides a Dual Career Assistance program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.

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*updated 11/2022

Requisition ID: 2023-6050

Street: 1258 Center Drive

Job Classification: Non-Benefited

Percent of Time or Hours per Week: 16-29 hours per week

Name: College of Agriculture & Applied Sc

Name: Swaner EcoCenter

Benefits of working as a Conservation and Outreach Internship in Park City, UT:

● Excellent benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Advantageous package