About the role
Summer Internships - Land Management
About Westervelt Ecological Services
Westervelt Ecological Services (WES) specializes in the restoration and conservation of wetlands, streams, and habitats for listed species through the development of conservation and mitigation banks. These banks provide environmental mitigation and habitat services to landowners, businesses, government agencies, and land trusts throughout Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. Our mission is to provide enduring ecological solutions for the benefit of our stakeholders and the lands we conserve.
Position Overview
The Summer Land Management Intern will support the Westervelt Ecological Services Operations Team in Auburn, Alabama. This hands-on internship offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in ecological restoration, habitat monitoring, stream geomorphology, ecological assessment, and land management across a variety of conservation and mitigation sites.
Interns will assist with fieldwork including stream, vegetation, and hydrological monitoring, invasive species treatments, prescribed burning, GPS/GIS mapping, data analysis, and the development of technical reports. A housing allowance will be provided for students who are required to relocate for the position.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct habitat and vegetation monitoring
- Assist with hydrological assessments and wildlife sampling as needed
- Support invasive species control and prescribed burning activities
- Utilize GPS and GIS tools for mapping and data collection
- Analyze field data and contribute to monitoring reports and technical documentation
- Perform baseline assessments of stream conditions, including habitat evaluations and geomorphological measurements
- Collaborate with team members, contractors, and landowners
- Navigate remote locations for fieldwork using GPS and traditional mapping tools
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of Southeastern flora and fauna; tree identification skills highly desirable
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