PAID INTERNSHIPwith

Westervelt Ecological ServicesAuburn, Alabama

Position: Land Stewardship Intern. Paid Internship (Summer or Semester).

About us: Westervelt Ecological Services (WES) specializes in the restoration and conservation of wetlands, streams, and other listed species habitats in the form of conservation and mitigation banks that provide environmental mitigation and habitat services to landowners, businesses, government agencies, and land trusts throughout the state of Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. Our mission is to provide enduring ecological solutions for the benefit of our stakeholders and the lands we conserve.

Description: The primary purpose of this paid position is to give support to the Westervelt Ecological Services Land Stewardship Team. Duties would primarily consist of providing assistance in the field with monitoring and land management activities at our various Bank and Conservation sites. Activities include habitat/vegetation monitoring, hydrological monitoring, gopher tortoise burrow monitoring, invasive species treatment, prescribed burning, GPS/GIS mapping, data analysis, and the production of technical documents and reports.

Qualifications include: Basic knowledge of Southeastern flora and fauna. Good identification skills of

Southeastern flora highly desirable.

Well-developed communication and people skills. Ability to effectively work in a team environment with associates, contractors, landowners, and customers in addition to working independently.

Good knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Excel and Word with effective data management and organizational skills.

Be able to safely operate a 4-wheel drive pickup truck, UTV, and ATV. Must have a valid driver's license.

Basic map and compass skills, ability to use handheld GPS units, and experience with GIS applications is highly desirable.

Must be highly motivated, a critical thinker, and able to work in high pace environment. Good physical condition and ability to perform under adverse climatic working conditions and difficult terrain. Work schedules and activities are dynamic and often involve long hour days.

Applicants must be actively pursuing a degree in forestry, wildlife biology, biology, botany, environmental studies, ecology, or related field.

Apply: Please visit our website @ westervelt.com/careers/internships