Conservation Easement Monitor

Do you care about the Environment and Environmental Conservation? Interested in environmental policy application and impact?  

 

The Land Preservation Office of Delaware State Parks is currently seeking an intern to join their team and perform conservation easement monitoring. Conservation easements are one of the most effective tools for the conservation of private lands in the US. The use of conservation easements has helped to successfully protect millions of acres of wildlife habitat and open space by keeping land in private hands and protecting the landscape from development.  

 

In this position you will work with land conservation professionals and local landowners to monitor and record data for conservation easements all across Delaware. 

AmeriCorps Educational Award (optional): Interns engaged in Education, Management, Administration, or Environmental Stewardship are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award upon completion of their service if they choose. The award amount varies and is based on the total number of hours served. The award can be used for educational expenses including tuition, student loans, books, and other fees for up to 7 years after completion of service. 

More detailed job responsibilities and qualifications can be found in the following link:

https://destateparks.com/wwwroot/downloads/volunteering/Research%20and%20Policy/ConservationEasementMonitor2020.pdf