Description

The Conservation Internship is for those interested in a "hands-on" experience in conservation and land management at Westcave Preserve. This internship provides the perfect opportunity to build one's skills in sustainable land management, native species identification, and scientifically based data collection using geospatial and/or field research methods.

The candidate will have the opportunity to participate in several of the following seasonal research projects: endangered species surveys, citizen-science programs such as, dragonfly migration monitoring, NestWatch, FeederWatch, FrogWatch, water quality testing, etc. Routine duties of the internship will include but are not limited to, assisting with general land management activities, trail maintenance, bird blind maintenance, creating educational materials, non-native vegetation removal, boundary surveys, and occasionally interacting with visitors on the preserve. Candidate must be able to work outside in inclement conditions and lift up to 50 lbs.

Location-

Westcave Preserve

24814 Hamilton Pool Road

Round Mountain, TX 78663

Schedule/hours- Flexible

Pay- No compensation for internship

Apply to- Amber@westwave.org and Jered@westcave.org with cover letter and resume