Become a force for nature and a healthy planet by joining the Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Freshwater Team! This position will add to the team’s capacity and help achieve our equitable freshwater conservation goals, while providing professional development opportunities for the Intern.
The Intern will receive exposure to conservation strategy at higher levels and direct experience in meaningful and relevant watershed management, restoration, and conservation. This position will work under the direction of multiple Freshwater Team staff with a focus on the Upper Mississippi River basin. We are seeking an upper level undergraduate students, recent graduates or graduate student who is looking to gain hands-on experience in freshwater conservation and restoration work. Individuals who are highly organized and proactive with a passion for conservation and restoration work in aquatic ecosystems are encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Freshwater Intern will gain real-life work experience with watershed management, restoration and conservation practices, outreach and the planning and analysis of these activities. They will add capacity to the Conservancy’s Freshwater Team and contribute their abilities and insight to watershed assessment, planning and analysis activities. This position will work under the direction of multiple Freshwater Team staff with a focus on the Upper Mississippi River basin.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
GIS and desktop studies / analysis
- Map and assess natural resources and conservation information to support TNC decision making in conservation and restoration projects related to water quality and quantity
- Carry out pre-defined analysis for prioritization of restoration and conservation activities
Field-based data collection and analysis
- Carry out data collection to support TNC restoration and management projects in the Upper Mississippi River basin, in the Driftless Area of Southeast Minnesota, and/or other projects within the Chapter’s 3-state territory
- Assist with data entry from scientific data collected during the field season
- Assess and synthesize data into graphs, tables and/or schematics for use in chapter reports, programs, and/or meetings
Education and outreach
- Develop handouts, fact sheets and other outreach materials focused on freshwater for a variety of audiences
- Attend occasional outreach events to promote the importance of clean water and talk about the work being done by TNC’s Freshwater Team
- Collect photos to support Chapter newsletters, presentations, and reports
- Participate in donor or volunteer events and activities such as canoe trips or tree plantings
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking an upper level undergraduate students, recent graduates or graduate student who is looking to gain hands-on experience in freshwater conservation and restoration work. Individuals who are highly organized and proactive with a passion for conservation and restoration work in aquatic ecosystems are encouraged to apply. All people applying for this position must have the following minimum qualifications.
- Have or be pursuing a degree in environmental science or related field
- Experience in natural resources or conservation science via volunteer and/or work experience
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English
- Experience working with scientific data with strong accountability and commitment to accuracy
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in ArcGIS software
- Experience managing tasks from multiple sources and working independently
- Experience in field data collection of hydrologic or water quality data and doing basic statistics
- Experience creating outreach and/or education materials
- Ability to identify common plants of the upper Midwest
- Experience in or evidence of promoting and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Multi-language skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated
This full-time, 14-week position will start on May 17, 2021. For this position, being located near Minneapolis or St. Cloud is preferred, with flexibility within 1-2 hours of the Twin Cities metro area. This position will be paid $15/hr.
If you have a personal passion for conserving and protecting the natural world with a belief in the mission, principles, and values of The Nature Conservancy’s approach to conservation, then please visit TNC’s Career Page to review the full job description and apply.
Submit your cover letter and resume for position number 49403, Freshwater Intern, by 11:59 ET on Monday, March 15, 2021 to be considered.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all genders, diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
Freshwater Intern
Posted: February 21, 2021 by MAEE Administration
Category: None
Become a force for nature and a healthy planet by joining the Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Freshwater Team! This position will add to the team’s capacity and help achieve our equitable freshwater conservation goals, while providing professional development opportunities for the Intern.
The Intern will receive exposure to conservation strategy at higher levels and direct experience in meaningful and relevant watershed management, restoration, and conservation. This position will work under the direction of multiple Freshwater Team staff with a focus on the Upper Mississippi River basin. We are seeking an upper level undergraduate students, recent graduates or graduate student who is looking to gain hands-on experience in freshwater conservation and restoration work. Individuals who are highly organized and proactive with a passion for conservation and restoration work in aquatic ecosystems are encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Freshwater Intern will gain real-life work experience with watershed management, restoration and conservation practices, outreach and the planning and analysis of these activities. They will add capacity to the Conservancy’s Freshwater Team and contribute their abilities and insight to watershed assessment, planning and analysis activities. This position will work under the direction of multiple Freshwater Team staff with a focus on the Upper Mississippi River basin.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
GIS and desktop studies / analysis
Field-based data collection and analysis
Education and outreach
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking an upper level undergraduate students, recent graduates or graduate student who is looking to gain hands-on experience in freshwater conservation and restoration work. Individuals who are highly organized and proactive with a passion for conservation and restoration work in aquatic ecosystems are encouraged to apply. All people applying for this position must have the following minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
This full-time, 14-week position will start on May 17, 2021. For this position, being located near Minneapolis or St. Cloud is preferred, with flexibility within 1-2 hours of the Twin Cities metro area. This position will be paid $15/hr.
If you have a personal passion for conserving and protecting the natural world with a belief in the mission, principles, and values of The Nature Conservancy’s approach to conservation, then please visit TNC’s Career Page to review the full job description and apply.
Submit your cover letter and resume for position number 49403, Freshwater Intern, by 11:59 ET on Monday, March 15, 2021 to be considered.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all genders, diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
Become a force for nature and a healthy planet by joining the Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Freshwater Team! This position will add to the team’s capacity and help achieve our equitable freshwater conservation goals, while providing professional development opportunities for the Intern.
The Intern will receive exposure to conservation strategy at higher levels and direct experience in meaningful and relevant watershed management, restoration, and conservation. This position will work under the direction of multiple Freshwater Team staff with a focus on the Upper Mississippi River basin. We are seeking an upper level undergraduate students, recent graduates or graduate student who is looking to gain hands-on experience in freshwater conservation and restoration work. Individuals who are highly organized and proactive with a passion for conservation and restoration work in aquatic ecosystems are encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Freshwater Intern will gain real-life work experience with watershed management, restoration and conservation practices, outreach and the planning and analysis of these activities. They will add capacity to the Conservancy’s Freshwater Team and contribute their abilities and insight to watershed assessment, planning and analysis activities. This position will work under the direction of multiple Freshwater Team staff with a focus on the Upper Mississippi River basin.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
GIS and desktop studies / analysis
Field-based data collection and analysis
Education and outreach
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking an upper level undergraduate students, recent graduates or graduate student who is looking to gain hands-on experience in freshwater conservation and restoration work. Individuals who are highly organized and proactive with a passion for conservation and restoration work in aquatic ecosystems are encouraged to apply. All people applying for this position must have the following minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
This full-time, 14-week position will start on May 17, 2021. For this position, being located near Minneapolis or St. Cloud is preferred, with flexibility within 1-2 hours of the Twin Cities metro area. This position will be paid $15/hr.
If you have a personal passion for conserving and protecting the natural world with a belief in the mission, principles, and values of The Nature Conservancy’s approach to conservation, then please visit TNC’s Career Page to review the full job description and apply.
Submit your cover letter and resume for position number 49403, Freshwater Intern, by 11:59 ET on Monday, March 15, 2021 to be considered.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all genders, diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.