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Employment Opportunities with the Delaware Highlands Conservancy
Stewardship Intern
Delaware Highlands Conservancy, headquartered in Beach Lake, Pennsylvania, is an accredited land trust dedicated to conserving the forests, farmland, clean waters, and wildlife habitat of the Upper Delaware River region for present and future generations and to fostering environmental stewardship through community engagement. This region encompasses Sullivan and Delaware Counties, New York and Pike and Wayne Counties, Pennsylvania. Established in 1994, the Conservancy has helped to protect more than 19,000 acres throughout the region.
The Conservancy is seeking a Stewardship Intern to work with our Stewardship Coordinator to monitor and steward our conservation easements in New York and Pennsylvania.
See Job Description for more information.
The internship is a temporary part-time position paying $15.00 per hour with mileage reimbursement and involves 288 hours (approximately 8-10 weeks) of field and office work generally in the summer months. The position does not include housing.
Position is open until filled.
Delaware Highlands Conservancy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All decisions with respect to hiring are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, or disability. Decisions are made solely upon the basis of qualifications as related to the requirements of the job.
For more information on the Conservancy, please visit us at www.delawarehighlands.org.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume with subject line: Stewardship Intern to:
Diane Rosencrance, Executive Director
Delaware Highlands Conservancy
571 Perkins Pond Road
Beach Lake, PA 18405
Email: Diane@DelawareHighlands.org
FACT:
Wetlands provide a multitude of benefits, including flood and stormwater control, surface and groundwater protection, and fish and wildlife habitat.
Bog Moss, a spongy, green spaghnum moss can hold up to 20 times its own dry weight in water!