EcoPath Internship - Summer 2025

Greenwich Land Trust (GLT) conserves open space, connects our community with the natural world, and inspires the next generation of conservationists. The Land Trust permanently protects and cares for more than 1,012 acres of woodlands, marshlands, orchards, and meadows throughout Greenwich, preserving the ecological integrity, historic character, and scenic beauty of our community.

Internship Description:

GLT is offering two EcoPath Internships that are eight-week stipend-paid ($2,500), part-time, seasonal positions. The positions are 30-hours per week, run between June and August 2024, and focus on environmental stewardship of Greenwich Land Trust preserves and community engagement with Land Trust volunteers and members. The stipend will be paid at the conclusion of the internship or when the requisite hours are met.

Interns will report to and assist Greenwich Land Trust staff with ongoing and new projects. Interns will have the opportunity to learn how land trusts work and how active land conservation and management is performed. They’ll learn invasive species management techniques as well as native plant propagation skills. There will also be opportunities to gain experience using ArcGIS and Landscape software packages for conservation projects and site monitoring.

Interns will be responsible for coordinating their work schedule in advance and securing transportation to Greenwich Land Trust’s headquarters (370 Round Hill Road, Greenwich, CT) and occasionally other, off-site preserves in the Greenwich area. GLT is willing to work with interns to make the internship qualify for credits when possible.

Responsibilities:

• Implementing stewardship of Greenwich Land Trust nature preserves, including control of invasive plant species, planting native plants, and general property maintenance
• Using Landscape software to record stewardship information
• Conducting environmental research and writing articles and content for Greenwich Land Trust communications
• Assisting with garden maintenance
• Assisting volunteers and partner conservation groups on Land Trust projects

Options are available to develop an independent project based on the intern's interests depending on the topic.

Job Requirements & Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited College or University
• Eager to work primarily outdoors and ability to perform physical tasks
• Interest in environmental work and land conservation
• Oral and written skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Works well in a team environment but able to perform tasks independently

Please email your resume with cover letter to:
Chris Aldrich, Director of Land Stewardship at Chris@GLTrust.org