Conservancy Summer Internship Opportunity
Position to
begin in May
Description: Intern will assist staff in the completion of
municipal Open Space and Recreation Plans, Trail Plans, and
Farmland Preservation Plans. Work will take place primarily
in the office, with limited fieldwork.
Responsibilities: Research, writing, telephone interviews,
data analysis, and mapping with the opportunity to learn
computerized mapping via the ArcGIS Geographic Information
Systems software program. Organization and strong writing
skills are required.
Students of Environmental Studies, Public Administration,
Government, Public Policy, Planning and Land Use will most
likely benefit from this internship. The student will learn
how local government works in open space and land use
programs. The student will also learn how a successful
nonprofit conservation organization functions.
Internship will be a paid position with the Conservancy.
Intern will need to provide their own transportation to the
office. Workday is between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., hours
are flexible, to be decided by the intern with approval of
staff supervisor.
Qualifications include: Knowledge of Microsoft Word and
Excel. Knowledge of ArcGIS 9.2 is also helpful, but not a
requirement. Organized and clear writing skills and ability
to work independently will be beneficial.
Email Resumes to:
hr@tlc-nj.org
Attention: Chaya
Moultrie
The Land
Conservancy of New Jersey
(973) 541-1010,
extension 10
