Conservation Intern

Sharon MA

15 March, 2022

3:40 PM

Description

The Town of Sharon’s Conservation Commission seeks a highly-motivated, organized individual to assist with office procedures and conservation projects, trail and conservation-land monitoring, field assessments, and water quality sampling.The Conservation Department currently owns and maintains over 200 parcels in the Town of Sharon. The intern will work with the Conservation staff on both field and office tasks related to the management of these and other town resources. Office assignments may include the review of conservation easements and commission-owned parcels, preparing mapping for field assessments, assisting in drafting land management plans and field reports, and organizing and digitizing commission files. Field work will include inspection of conservation-commission-owned parcels, trail inspection and maintenance, assisting in land management, water quality sampling, and daily monitoring of water levels in Lake Massapoag.Essential Duties Perform office and field work under the guidance of Conservation Department staff involving the monitoring and maintenance of Conservation-Commission-owned properties.Work will involve outdoor duties such as: trail monitoring, field inspections, and resource data collection.Physically able to work outside under all weather conditions and be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. across wooded terrainPerforms other Conservation Department tasks as assigned Essential Responsibilities Report to the Commission on site conditions and issuesRead Site Plans, GIS Maps, and drawingsAccess to a cell phone and vehicle for daily inspections between sitesAccountability and punctuality Basic Qualifications Preference will be given to applicants pursuing a career/degree in forestry, land management, environmental science, biology, or related field, however all are encouraged to apply.Comfortable navigating outdoorsAny conditional offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory CORI report Compensation and BenefitsThis is a paid opportunity; compensation will be $18.00-20.00 /hour for a 30-hour work week. The opportunity will span 12 weeks beginning May 2022. Application Process Apply online at https://sharon.catsone.com/car... (strongly preferred) -or-Send letter of interest, resume, and application to: Lauren Barnes Assistant Town Administrator Town of Sharon 90 South Main Street Sharon, MA 02067 Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.The application deadline is April 22, 2022. Candidates will be notified by April 29, 2022. The position is anticipated to start May 23, 2022.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Town of Sharon is an equal opportunity employer. The Town of Sharon does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.The Town of Sharon accommodates the needs of all physically challenged or disabled people by all reasonable means in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.