Junior Forest Technician at National Audubon Society in Southbury, Connecticut

Job Description:

Southbury, CT
Part time
Posted Yesterday
JR92

Position Summary

The Junior Forest Technician (JFT) is a program, which includes 5 - 8 high school students from the local community. This program led by the land manager, enables students to experience professional forestry skills and methods, participate in Wildland and Woodland Stewardship Science, and practice long-term forest monitoring techniques. The summer schedule also includes habitat construction and remediation of Important Bird Areas (IBA) at our Bent of the River (BOTR) sanctuary. JFT’s get a chance to work with other organizations such as the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and many local professionals.

Compensation:

$15.69 / hour

Essential Functions

The Bent of the River Audubon Center (BOTR) is looking for students interested in fulfilling their SAE hours through the Environmental Sciences and Conservation fields. The Junior Forest Technician (JFT) program offers the following:

College Prep Forestry program

Learn professional forestry skills and methods.

Participate in Wildland and Woodland Stewardship Science.

Practice long-term forest monitoring techniques.

Work closely with local professionals

Bird Friendly Forest Assessments and Management.

Bird-banding.

Experience Electro-fishing with D.E.E.P.

Riverine study plots

Terrestrial and aquatic species sampling and monitoring.

Water quality sampling.

Habitat Management for species conservation

Early successional habitat construction + maintenance.

Learn to evaluate habitat quality and gauge its suitability.

Invasive plant control.

Bluebird Box monitoring

Assist in bluebird nest monitoring.

Data collection.

Internship Benefits
Interns will gain experience and knowledge in the following:

Professional forestry skills and methods.

Wildland and Woodland Stewardship Science.

Practice long-term forest monitoring techniques.

Native plants related to birds.

Specialized habitat management.

Gain research study skills through the scientific method.

Qualifications and Experience

Grades 9-12 in Vocational Agricultural School.

Positive attitude.

Flexible summer schedule.

Passionate in environmental sciences and conservation.

The ability to work well with others.

Computer skills and the ability to work with Word, Google Drive, Excel spreadsheets, editing software, and PowerPoint.

Complete capstone projects and presentations.

Effective communication skills.

The ability to work outside in all conditions.

Good organizational and time management skills.

The ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs.

Work permits may be required for candidates under 18 years of age as a condition of employment.

EEO Statement
The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.

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The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.

Audubon’s state programs, nature centers, chapters, and partners have an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire, and unite diverse communities in conservation action.

Since 1905, Audubon’s vision has been a world in which people and wildlife thrive. Audubon is a nonprofit conservation organization.

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