Great Hollow will begin accepting applications for one paid internship on February 1st. The internship will be open to undergraduate or graduate students who are majoring in the natural sciences, have a strong academic record and an interest in field biology, and have demonstrated experience with the identification of Northeastern birds and vegetation/plants. The intern will mainly assist with the first year of data collection for a New England Cottontail project collecting reference data on sites prior to treatment (i.e., chop and dropping trees). To be able to conduct the necessary field work for the project, applicants must be skilled at identifying birds by sight and sound, plants, and arthropods. Aside from working on this project, the intern will assist with acoustic bat surveys (including recorder deployment, sound-file processing, and data organization, with training provided) and miscellaneous other field work, and occasionally be asked to help with invasive plant removal, trail maintenance, miscellaneous office duties, facility maintenance and cleaning, care of our non-releasable birds of prey, community events, and kids’ education programs to contribute to the general day-to-day operation of Great Hollow. An opportunity to assist with an ongoing research project on Mt. Mansfield, Vermont is also a possibility, but not required. The internship begins in late May and last approximately 8 weeks (start and end dates slightly flexible). Interns receive a weekly stipend of $450 and free on-site, shared housing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of at least 2 full years of a 4-year university program, majoring in natural resources, conservation biology, ecology, wildlife management, or a similar field.
• Strong identification skills for Northeastern Forest birds by sight and sound. Experience gained solely from the lab section of a college course is insufficient. Experience identifying vegetation/plants is preferred but not required. Applicants must demonstrate other sources of experience (e.g., prior field positions, atlasing efforts, volunteer work, etc.). Bird point-count survey experience is a big plus.
• Ability to enjoy working outdoors for several hours, sometimes under uncomfortable (e.g., hot, buggy) conditions.
• Physically fit and able to hike on rugged terrain.
• English fluency and ability to verbally communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• ​Ability to live in shared, drug-free and smoke-free housing with respect for others.
• Comfortable living with a dog
• Proof of existing health insurance coverage (not provided with internship).
• U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S.