East Troy, Wisconsin, USA

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The Mukwonago Land Management Intern works with the Southeast Wisconsin Stewardship Coordinator and other staff to maintain habitat quality and manage preserves in the Mukwonago River Watershed. The intern will conduct land management work on TNC preserves, assist with preventing and controlling aquatic invasive species (AIS) and assist with agricultural research.

This is a full-time, 12-week summer internship position with an approximate start date of June 4th, working 35 hours a week from June through September 2025. This position is paid $17.00 per hour. Housing is not provided, and transportation to and from the office and work sites is the responsibility of the applicant.

General Land Management: (40%)

• Participate in field work such as restoring oak savannas and prairies, removing invasive species, maintaining trails and signs, and removing interior fencing on preserves.
• Operate equipment such as tractors, UTVs, mechanical brush cutters, chainsaws and apply herbicide.
• Assist the Stewardship Coordinator with implementing ecological monitoring on the preserves.

Agricultural Research: (40%)

• Contribute to partner projects by setting up field trials, weeding research plots, and collecting data.
• Engage professionally and positively with farmers, agency and university staff, the non-farming community, and other conservation partners.
• Demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to work under both close supervision and independently.

Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS): (20%)

• Assist with public outreach on invasive species by working at a boat launch through the Clean Boats/Clean Waters program.
• Assist with mapping populations of AIS, AIS removal and raising and releasing purple loosestrife beetles.

Other:

• This position will require attendance at an intern cohort orientation in Madison, WI in early June.
• May attend an overnight TNC Wisconsin All Staff retreat scheduled for June 10 - 12, 2025.
• May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations for long periods of time in isolated settings, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
• Work under close or infrequent supervision.
• This position may require considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain.

We are looking for an intern with an interest in ecology and land management, an ability to work outdoors under challenging conditions, communicate with the public and willingness to learn.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be either currently enrolled in college or graduated within 12 months with college-level coursework in natural resources, environmental studies, biology, or related field.
• High school diploma or GED and 6 months of related experience.
• Experience with performing physical work, sometimes under adverse conditions or inclement weather.
• Experience with following instructions from colleagues and working in a team.

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC's Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/recruitment/ under the FAQ section.

Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

The pay range for a candidate selected for this position is $17 per hour. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

To apply for job ID 56259, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on February 26, 2025. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

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