Maryland Restoration Intern

About the role

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation seeks a Maryland Restoration Intern in the Advocacy and Restoration Department to be based at CBF’s Clagett Farm and other sites across Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the Farm Stewardship Program at agricultural, wetland, and riparian restoration events
• Loading and transporting trees from CBF’s Clagett Farm Tree Nursery (in Upper Marlboro, MD) to the restoration sites using a truck
• Loading and transporting equipment to the sites
• Aid volunteers on event days (signing in, demonstrating planting and use of equipment)
• Aid in maintaining tree nursery stock (weeding, watering, and organizing)
• Aid with small group volunteer events and workdays at CBF’s Clagett Farm
• Recruit a diverse contingent of volunteers for restoration events
• Restake or remove/place shelters on trees at previous planting sites
• Aid with outreach on regenerative agriculture at farm events

Requirements

• Strong background and interest in environmental science, agriculture, or related field; with a desire to pursue restoration and/or outreach work as a future career
• Candidates should be familiar with environmental issues and problems facing the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, and be able to work with the general public and volunteers of all ages and backgrounds
• Combination of hands-on outdoor experience and education background is a plus
• MUST possess a driver’s license and be willing to drive CBF vehicles such as a pickup truck and van
• MUST be available at least three days a week, all day and on some weekends
• MUST be comfortable lifting at least 40lbs

Skills

• Outdoorsy and hands-on experience
• Ability to work with the public and volunteers
• Driver's license

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$16 an hour