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 Stewardship Program monitors and manages our protected lands to ensure the ongoing benefits of conservation are realized. This includes the implementation of projects to manage invasive species, improve and maintain recreational resources, and more. Our Stewardship team assists with our Education and Outreach Programs that 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 Stewardship Intern will primarily support the work of the LGLC’s Stewardship Program. Under our Stewardship Program, the intern will help to coordinate and implement various projects to manage and maintain our properties and preserves. This might include trail maintenance and clean up, invasive species management, boundary marking, and assisting in the development of management plans.

While the intern’s primary tasks will be focused on Stewardship, they will also assist with the LGLC’s summer events designed to educate the public about our mission, strengthen our brand, and fundraise for projects.

Work will be split between outdoor fieldwork throughout the Lake George watershed and indoor work at our office in Bolton Landing. Interns must have a personal vehicle and valid driver’s license.

Recommended Skills and Experience:

• Coursework in environmental science, environmental studies, natural resource management, 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 conservation of natural resources.
• 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 and implement land stewardship projects.
• Assist in the development of land management plans for specific properties.
• Assist with volunteer events and workdays at our preserves.
• Help facilitate outreach programs including the Hike-A-Thon and Living Lands Series.
• Contribute content for social media posts (including original photos/videos) highlighting the LGLC’s work.

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.