Apply on Employer Site

The Trustees of Reservations · 3 weeks ago

Environmental Training Intern

Edgartown, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$16/hr - $16/hr

The Trustees of Reservations is the nation's premier conservation and preservation organization, dedicated to protecting special places for future generations. They are seeking high school students for an Environmental Training Summer Internship that provides practical experience in environmental education, stewardship management, and sustainable agriculture.

Communities

Responsibilities

Attend Environmental Training Program Orientation at the Aquinnah Cultural Center

Work 3 days/week for 6 weeks starting the week of June 29 and ending the week of August 4 (additional remote work hours in final week to complete final project)

Have transportation to a designated meeting site (including Chappaquiddick Island). All ferry costs to/from Chappaquiddick properties will be covered

Willingly assist with hands-on tasks that include education and presentation to the public, participation in water activities, raking and property clean-up, trail maintenance and brush clearing, and be willing to travel by over-sand vehicles, kayak, utility vehicle, or by foot

Assist in outreach activities such as delivering presentations to community groups and staffing informational tables at public events

Complete a cumulative project based on the internship experience and present this project to Trustees staff and/or the public

Complete an end-of-internship evaluation and be available to provide feedback for the organization in future years

Maintain all Trustees safety procedures and follow official rules and regulations of each property

Qualification

Environmental EducationStewardship ManagementShorebird ManagementHorticulturePublic InterpretationSustainable AgricultureDependabilityBilingual (English/Portuguese)Interpersonal SkillsOral CommunicationLeadershipTeamwork

Required

Be in grades 9-12 or a 2025 high school graduate

A strong interest in outdoor environmental careers

Demonstrate maturity, dependability, leadership and the ability to work independently and alongside a team

Interpersonal and oral communication skills

Willing to work outdoors in variable weather conditions

Current authorization to work in the United States - a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment

A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check

If under the age of 18, you will need to secure a work permit

You will be required to work outdoors and in all weather conditions

Preferred

Residents of Martha's Vineyard are highly encouraged to apply

Bilingual skills (English/Portuguese) are a plus!

Benefits

Reciprocity: Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.

Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.

Company

The Trustees of Reservations

Founded by landscape architect Charles Eliot in 1891, The Trustees has, for more than 125 years, been a catalyst for important ideas, endeavors, and progress in Massachusetts.

Founded in 1891