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<span class="elementToProof"><b>Job Opportunity: 2026 Land Stewardship Summer Internship</b></span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof"><b>About the Orleans Conservation Trust</b></span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">The Trust protects and restores natural lands for people and wildlife, the health of our waters, and the</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">character of our community.</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">A private nonprofit organization, the Trust acquires and manages land to enhance habitat, provides</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">opportunities for learning and for enjoying nature, promotes sound conservation practices, and works with</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">Since its founding in 1970, OCT has preserved over 700 acres in Orleans through deeded gifts, conservation</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">Our interns work side-by-side with staff and community leaders on land stewardship initiatives. OCT interns</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">gain valuable professional experience and will be inspired to be the environmental stewards of the future.</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">Position Description</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">The intern will work directly with staff to advance the mission of OCT through a variety of land</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">management activities. The intern can expect to be involved with property inspections and maintenance,</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">long and short-term land management planning, habitat management, property documentation, and</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">volunteer engagement. They will report to OCTs Director of Land Stewardship and will also work closely</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">with the Land Stewardship Technician. This is a paid opportunity, with possible opportunities for housing</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof"><b>Responsibilities Overview</b></span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof"> Prepare management plans for fee simple properties.</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof"> Assist with property monitoring and reporting.</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof"> Help coordinate and participate in volunteer workdays (twice monthly).</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof"> Conduct trail maintenance and management of properties, including regular mowing, corridor</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof"> Oversight of an active habitat improvement area.</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof"> Maintain a photo repository of conservation properties, invasive and native plant species, and</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">habitat improvement projects, including before and after photos of volunteer workday projects.</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof"> Other duties as needed.</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof"><b>Opportunities for Experience</b></span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof"> Introduction to various land management strategies and techniques.</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof"> Rare, threatened, and endangered species monitoring.</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof"> Researching and interpreting deeds, survey plans, and other real estate documents.</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof"> Locating and demarcating property boundaries.</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof"> Proper use of power and hand tools for land management work.</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof"> Basic map making with ArcGIS (depending on experience).</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">Expectations</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof"> This position requires both field and office work.</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof"> Start and end date: The ideal candidate will be able to start in early June and work through mid-</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">August (approximately 10-12 weeks), with some flexibility.</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof"> Hours: 4-5 days/week (40 hours), with some flexibility.</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof"> Oversight: Report to the Director of Land Stewardship daily. Meetings will be conducted at least</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">weekly to determine priorities for that week. The intern will work independently and directly</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof"><b>Candidate Qualifications</b></span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof"> Individuals who intend to work in the environmental sector with a background in environmental</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">studies, biology, natural resource management, or related field preferred.</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof"> Enthusiasm for conservation; strong interpersonal skills; flexibility; self-motivation; ability to</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof"> Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof"> Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions using various land management equipment.</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof"> Applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the internship, including field-based land</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">$18/hour, plus gas mileage reimbursement</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">This internship offers a unique and immersive introduction to nonprofit operations, conservation</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">techniques and strategies, ecological restoration projects, and land trust policy. The intern will work</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">directly with land trust staff and volunteers and will become very familiar with the innerworkings of a</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">summer internship is a valuable learning opportunity, and the intern can make a tangible impact to further</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">OCTs mission while making valuable career connections.</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">OCT strives to sustain and strengthen an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof"><b>To Apply:</b></span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">Applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references and their</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">Internship. Review of applications will commence March 2, 2026, and the position will remain open until</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">filled. Thank you for your interest!</span></div>
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<p style="direction: ltr; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Tom Keras (he/him/his)</b></span></p>
<p style="direction: ltr; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: black;"><i>Director of Land Stewardship</i></span></p>
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<p style="direction: ltr; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: black;">Monday-Thursday (6:30-4:30) </span></p>
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