| Listing for Job Number: 3883 Job: Land Protection Intern |
Date Submitted: | January 17, 2006 |
Title: | Land Protection Intern |
Category: | Various |
Name: | Tar River Land Conservancy |
Term Length: | 12 weeks; Summer 2006 |
Location: | Louisburg, Franklin County, NC |
Degree: | |
Other: | EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
1. Commitment to mission of the TRLC to conserve private working
landscapes and significant natural and cultural resources using
conservation easements and other tools.
2. Completion of or progress towards a degree in natural resources
management or related discipline.
3. Excellent writing, organizational and record keeping skills.
4. Proficiency using ESRI ArcGIS and MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.
5. Ability to work outdoors in rugged conditions using compass, maps, and
GPS equipment.
6. Ability to function productively both as a member of a work team and
independently.
7. Ability to work effectively to meet deadlines.
8. Possess a valid driver?s license with a safe driving record.
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Misc: | |
Type: | Internship |
Documentation Needed: | Send a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and list of three references. |
Contact Address: | Amy Edge, Business Manager,
Tar River Land Conservancy,
123 N. Main Street,
PO Box 1161,
Louisburg, NC 27549 |
Phone: | |
Fax: | 919-496-6940 |
Website: | |
E-Mail: | |
Description: | Tar River Land Conservancy (TRLC) seeks applications for a 12-week
internship during the summer of 2006. TRLC will hire up to two interns
with this announcement. This internship will provide extensive exposure
to and hands on experience with a regionally-based land trust. TRLC
preserves the natural and cultural resources of the Upper Tar River Basin
by working in partnership with private landowners, businesses, public
agencies, and others to protect rural landscapes and riparian corridors.
The Upper Tar is located in the northeastern Piedmont and Upper Coastal
Plain of North Carolina and runs from the headwaters of the Tar River in
Person County to the convergence of the Tar River, Fishing Creek and Sandy
Creek north of Tarboro in Edgecombe County. Harboring sixteen rare and
endangered aquatic species, this area is one of the most ecologically
important watersheds on the eastern seaboard and is home to two federally
endangered aquatic species, and five Federal Species of Concern. The
Upper Tar is also designated as one of the ?Last Great Places? by The
Nature Conservancy, a significant partner of TRLC. Since the TRLC was
founded in 2000, we have protected over 6,000 acres of land.
PRIMARY DUTIES OF INTERNSHIP
1. Prepare and revise land conservation plans that guide the TRLC land
protection program. Conduct basic GIS analysis and prepare maps,
spreadsheets, and draft reports.
2. Collect field data on properties targeted for protection to evaluate
natural, recreational and cultural resources present on tracts. Obtain
deeds, plats, and related documents from Registries of Deeds for targeted
parcels.
3. Assist in preparation of reports to document conditions of properties
being protected using conservation easements.
4. Monitor properties protected by TRLC to ensure compliance with
conservation easements and deed restrictions.
5. Contribute photos and articles to TRLC member newsletter.
6. Participate in outreach events for landowners and TRLC members.
7. Travel extensively throughout the 8-county watershed (Person,
Granville, Franklin, Vance, Warren, Halifax, Nash, and Edgecombe Counties)
to perform these duties.
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Salary: | $8.50/hr. |
Benefits: | A
housing stipend of $100/month will also be provided. Start and end dates
of internship are negotiable based on applicant availability. |
Deadline: | February 10, 2006 |
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