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Student Conservation Association (SCA)
The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks interns interested in conservation service work. Are you ready for an unforgettable summer? Join a cohort of SCA interns helping the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to collect facilities data in the southern region! We are looking for detail-oriented, organized, and resourceful team members who look forward to working in the remote and beautiful national forests of the southeastern United States. If you’ve been looking for an internship with less cell phone service, and more traveling and bagged lunches – this is it!
Student Conservation Association (SCA)
This position will support aquatic habitat restoration and planning for brook trout and other priority species throughout the Lake Michigan Watersheds.
Student Conservation Association (SCA)
These positions will support the data and tag recovery efforts to measure the movement, growth, post-release survival, return to sport fisheries, and the general efficacy of stocked salmon and trout in lakes Michigan and Huron.
Student Conservation Association (SCA)
The SCA Interns will assist with all programs managed from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Upper Connecticut River Basin Office (UCRB) in Perkinsville, Vermont. The majority of work will be completed at Ball Mountain Dam in Townshend and Jamaica, VT, and North Springfield Lakes in Springfield, VT. This is primarily an outdoors position. The UCRB flood risk management projects were designed and built for multiple-purpose uses, such as municipal and industrial water supply, navigation, irrigation, hydroelectric power, conservation of fish and wildlife, and recreation. Along the UCRB there are seven dams that work together to reduce flood damages in the region. Most of the individual UCRB project sites average 1,000 acres. Elevations range from approximately 1,160 feet NGVP at Ball Mountain to 480 feet NGVP at North Springfield. The reservoir hillsides are forested while most open areas are grass fields along the floodplains. The project sites have developed recreation areas, passive recreation areas, approximately 20 miles of multipurpose trails used by mountain bikers, hikers, trail runners and equestrian users, and one 111 site campground.
Student Conservation Association (SCA)
Intern will learn all aspects of rearing endangered Atlantic salmon from seven listed populations at a conservation hatchery. Activities include regular cleaning of rearing units, tanks and pools, rearing unit repairs, pressure washing rearing areas, grounds maintenance, cleaning and maintenance of public use areas and bathhouses, and other general maintenance as required.
City of Aurora, Colorado
Hiring salary: $96,547.23 - $120,684.04 Plans, manages, and administers the City's 101 urban parks, public building grounds, and facilities under the direction of the Deputy Director of Operations, Parks, Open Space, and Forestry. The Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department (PROS) is responsible for encouraging active and healthy lifestyles through the acquisition, design, maintenance, programming and operation of the city’s indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, natural open space areas, golf courses and management of the city’s urban forest, in turn establishing quality of life for citizens. Specific services and facilities provided by the department include: urban parks, special use parks, athletic fields, park and ballfield facility management; multifaceted public golf courses; natural open space facilities including trails, water-based activity facilities, nature center operation and natural open space property stewardship; urban forestry management; parks facility planning, design, construction, and development review; indoor recreation centers, outdoor pools, indoor pools, joint use school facilities, outdoor sports, citywide special events and programming promoting active and healthy lifestyles leading to quality of life in Aurora.
City of Aurora, Colorado
Hiring salary: $96,547.23 - $120,684.04 Plans, manages, and administers the City's open space and natural resources program and urban forestry program under the direction of the Deputy Director of Operations, Parks, Open Space and Forestry. The Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department (PROS) is responsible for encouraging active and healthy lifestyles through the acquisition, design, maintenance, programming and operation of the city’s indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, natural open space areas, golf courses and management of the city’s urban forest, in turn establishing quality of life for citizens. Specific services and facilities provided by the department include: urban parks, special use parks, athletic fields, park and ballfield facility management; multifaceted public golf courses; natural open space facilities including trails, water-based activity facilities, nature center operation and natural open space property stewardship; urban forestry management; parks facility planning, design, construction, and development review; indoor recreation centers, outdoor pools, indoor pools, joint use school facilities, outdoor sports, citywide special events and programming promoting active and healthy lifestyles leading to quality of life in Aurora.
Student Conservation Association (SCA)
4 SCA interns will work in conjunction with district staff (Rangeland Management Specialist, Ecologist, or Noxious Weeds Crew Lead). Each intern will be assigned to one of 3 districts, Canyon Lakes (Fort Collins), Boulder (Boulder) or Sulphur (Granby).Sustainable Trail Design
SUSTAINABLE TRAIL DESIGN is hiring a Backcountry Trail Crew Spend your summer working in the awe-inspiring San Juan mountains of Colorado! Sustainable Trail Design is currently seeking applicants for one Crew Leader position and three Crew Member positions to implement heavy maintenance work on two separate projects for the 2024 season. Both of these awesome projects are located in the remote, and beautiful Uncompahgre Wilderness within the GMUG National Forests. These are challenging positions based in Colorado’s rugged backcountry. All positions require a strong trail work skillset; conservation ethic; excellent leadership skills; the ability to work as part of a team and a desire to work in a challenging yet beautiful backcountry setting. Sustainable Trail Design has two heavy maintenance projects planned for the 2024 season. A 4-person professional trail crew will be responsible for completing all assigned objectives on both projects All work hitches will be based out of a backcountry basecamp. Projects require hiking up to 10+ miles a day at altitude, along with carrying heavy hand tools and gear/equipment regularly, and performing strenuous manual labor. Come and join the Sustainable Trail Design team this summer! All available positions start in early July and run through late September OR early October.Sustainable Trail Design
SUSTAINABLE TRAIL DESIGN is hiring a Backcountry Trail Crew Spend your summer working in the awe-inspiring San Juan mountains of Colorado! Sustainable Trail Design is currently seeking applicants for one Crew Leader position and three Crew Member positions to implement heavy maintenance work on two separate projects for the 2024 season. Both of these awesome projects are located in the remote, and beautiful Uncompahgre Wilderness within the GMUG National Forests. These are challenging positions based in Colorado’s rugged backcountry. All positions require a strong trail work skillset; conservation ethic; excellent leadership skills; the ability to work as part of a team and a desire to work in a challenging yet beautiful backcountry setting. Sustainable Trail Design has two heavy maintenance projects planned for the 2024 season. A 4-person professional trail crew will be responsible for completing all assigned objectives on both projects All work hitches will be based out of a backcountry basecamp. Projects require hiking up to 10+ miles a day at altitude, along with carrying heavy hand tools and gear/equipment regularly, and performing strenuous manual labor. Come and join the Sustainable Trail Design team this summer! All available positions start in early July and run through late September OR early October.
