SQUAM CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP Holderness, NH The Squam Conservation Internship provides skills and experience for future conservation professionals while working as the driving force behind the SLA’s conservation mission. This unpaid volunteer internship provides hands-on conservation work experience and certifications over a broad range of activities. Interns serve as campsite hosts and caretakers at our backcountry campsites, work toward the eradication of variable milfoil, engage both youth and adults in environmental education, and perform other conservation duties such as shoreline restoration and trail maintenance and construction.
Application deadline is March 23, 2015, 7AM EST. Applicants must complete the online application: squamlakes.org/sci Squam Conservation Interns will receive the following as a part of this volunteer internship (passing certification exams is required): Scuba diving certification Weed control diver certification Lake Host certification NH Safe Boating certification NH Commercial boating license Wilderness First Aid & CPR certifications Housing with kitchen facilities Travel stipend (intern location dependent) Weekly Food stipend Qualifications: Applicants must apply online: squamlakes.org/sci Must be 18 years of age on or before May 19, 2015 Have a valid United States driver’s license Be a competent swimmer capable of swimming 500 yards Should have snorkeling experience Able to carry and use heavy tools while hiking Able to hike at least 8 miles in a day Available May 19, 2015 through August 20, 2015 The Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes, mountains, forests, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes region in New Hampshire. Application deadline is March 23, 2015, 7AM EST. Applicants must complete the online application: squamlakes.org/sci Contact Rebecca Hanson for more information: rebeccahan...@squamalakes.org
