The Baraboo Hills Land Stewardship Intern works with the Baraboo Hills Land Steward and other staff to maintain habitat quality and manage preserves in the Baraboo Hills Project. The intern will participate in field work, preserve management, and project research including:

• Participating in field work to manage invasive species, apply herbicide, post and mark boundaries, design and install fire breaks, conduct timber management, engage volunteers, and map unique features and rare species.
• Operate equipment such as tractors, UTV’s, ATV’s, skid steer, mechanical brush cutters, chainsaws and apply herbicide.
• Assist with implementing ecological monitoring of the preserves.
• Creating and maintain Geographic Information Systems (GIS) records and database.

The position is based in the Baraboo Hills project office in Baraboo, Wisconsin. This is a full-time, 12-week summer internship position with an approximate start date of June 1, 2026. This position is paid $17.00 per hour. Housing is not provided, and transportation to and from the office is the responsibility of the applicant.

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The Baraboo Hills Land Stewardship Intern works with Nature Conservancy staff to participate in field work and land management, equipment and tool maintenance, and conservation easement monitoring. The position if mostly field based and will work in inclement weather, difficult terrain and is mostly physical. Work includes but not limited to chainsaw operation, invasive species removal and treatment, preserve boundary signing, large equipment operation and maintenance, and other activities necessary for preserve land management. The intern may also work with conservation partners in the area to expand the intern’s skill set and learning. This internship is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with land stewardship and learn about conservation topics such as hardwood forest management and oak regeneration in the ecologically valuable Baraboo Hills.