Background:

The Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) is an accredited nonprofit land trust dedicated to working with willing landowners and other partners to protect land that protects the world-renowned water quality of Lake George and the natural resources of the Lake George watershed.

Since 1988, the LGLC and its partners have permanently protected 14,439 acres of Lake George wilderness and more than seven miles of shoreline. The LGLC owns and/or manages 13 featured parks and preserves that are open to the public year-round with nearly 40 miles of trails for hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and, at some preserves, hunting and snowmobiling.

The LGLC’s Conservation Program is complemented by its Education and Outreach Program, through which the LGLC offers public hikes and events, educational programs on local natural history, and develops interpretive materials for display and for public speaking opportunities.

Job Description:

The Programs Intern will primarily support the work of LGLC’s Education and Outreach Program. Under our Education and Outreach Program, the intern will help to coordinate and host various summer events designed to educate the public about our mission, strengthen our brand, and fundraise for projects. The intern will also assist with communications, including social media.

The intern will support LGLC’s fundraising and donor relations efforts. This may include assisting with donor mailings and acknowledgements and helping prepare materials for fundraising events, including preparation for the LGLC's annual gala.

The intern will have broad exposure to all facets of the LGLC’s operations. Though their primary tasks will be focused on Education and Outreach Programs, the intern will have opportunity to join conservation and stewardship staff, and learn how land protection projects come together.

Work will take place primarily indoors at our office in Bolton Landing with the occasional opportunity for outdoor field and outreach work throughout the Lake George watershed. Interns must have a personal vehicle and valid driver’s license. 

Recommended Skills and Experience:

• Coursework in environmental science, environmental studies, communications, marketing, or related fields are preferred.
• Comfortable performing physical work in an outdoor setting.
• Demonstrated interest in land conservation and in the LGLC’s mission.
• Interest in event planning and donor relations.
• Knowledge of social media and/or graphic design.
• Knowledge of ecology, watersheds, and invasive species.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with staff to coordinate, promote, and host fundraising events.
• Help facilitate outreach programs including the Hike-A-Thon and Living Lands Series.
• Create content for social media posts (including original photos/videos) highlighting the LGLC’s work.
• Assist with volunteer events and workdays at our preserves.

Details:

Dates and Hours: Flexible start and end dates to correspond with college summer break. 35 hours per week for approximately 10 weeks. Some work on weekends and evenings will be required.

Compensation: $18.00/hour.

Benefits: Intern will be encouraged to use this project in future internship, job or graduate school applications. The intern will be included in LGLC staff meetings, spend time with all staff, and learn how a professional, accredited land trust applies conservation and land protection tools to meet community needs.