Who We Are:
Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nation’s premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees’ preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. Our properties are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity, and have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. As a non-profit conservation organization, we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households. We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website, .
Salary/Hourly Rate: $16/hr
Hours per week: approx. 20 hours
Job Classification: Nonexempt, Seasonal
Job Type : Onsite
Duration: 6-weeks (June 30-August 8)
Location: Cape Poge, Wasque Reservation, Long Point Wildlife Refuge, Menemsha Hills, The Brickyard Reservation, Mytoi Garden, FARM Institute
Internship program field trips: Aquinnah Cultural Center, BiodiversityWorks, Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation, Great Pond Foundation, Polly Hill Arboretum, Island Grown Initiative, MV Museum
What You’ll Do:
Your Impact:
The Trustees of Reservations is seeking high school applicants to participate in the Environmental Training Summer Internship through the Claire Saltonstall Education Program. This internship offers in-depth learning and leadership opportunities for high school students interested in outdoor environmental work. This Environmental Training Internship is a 6-week commitment, up to 20 hours a week (July & August). The goal of this program is to provide you with the opportunity to explore future career options in the fields of environmental science and conservation & resource management. Through this program, you will not only work with The Trustees, but also attend field trip days to other non-profit island organizations. This rare opportunity will provide you with an in-depth understanding of non-profit environmental work on Martha’s Vineyard.
The Role:
As an Environmental Training Intern, you will gain practical experience in the following areas:
Additionally, interns will participate in a weekly field trip to other non-profit island organizations. Each field trip day will include hands-on learning with these partner organizations:
The internship will involve work on Trustees properties on Martha’s Vineyard, which include Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge, Wasque Reservation, Long Point Wildlife Refuge, Menemsha Hills/The Brickyard Reservation, Mytoi Garden, and The FARM Institute.
You will be expected to work for 3 days/week for 6 weeks starting the week of June 30 and ending the week of August 4.
Specifically, you’ll:
This is a seasonal, nonexempt position reporting to the Islands Education Manager.
Requirements
What You’ll Need:
Skills and Experience:
Eligibility Criteria:
Don’t quite have all the skills and experience listed above? We still want to hear from you! Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above.
Have Questions? Contact our People Team at [email protected]!
Benefits
Your Benefits:
Equal Opportunity and Diversity:
The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preferences, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.
The Trustees’ commitment to advancing the organization’s vision for this work may be found here: Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity .
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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