January 14, 2025

Position: Internship

Supervisor: Land Manager / Land Management Specialist

Location: Primarily Clay County and Putnam county

Term: February 3 through July 31, 2025

Wage: $15.00 per hour, 16 hours per week.

Position Description:

This internship position is designed to introduce practical skills and concepts used by land managers to enhance the quality of Florida’s natural landscapes. This position will work closely with North Florida Land Trust’s Stewardship department to accomplish resource management goals surrounding the use of prescribed fire on NFLT preserves.

Responsibilities:

• Fire line creation, preparation and rehabilitation with the use of hand tools, small gas-powered equipment and heavy equipment such as farm tractors, skid steer etc.
• Assist as crew on prescribed fire implementation on NFLT preserves.
• Join NFLT staff with local partnership fire assistance.
• Post-fire data collection.

Position Requirements:

• Possession of Basic Wildland Firefighter certification: S-130, S-190, L-180.
• Enthusiasm for environmental conservation and land management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Physical fitness and a willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to successfully complete pack testing requirement.

Additional information

• This position also provides opportunities to learn about using GIS in a field setting, native and non-native species identification, power equipment and chainsaw use, heavy equipment use, equipment management, and much more.
• The workday obligations are two (2) full workdays per week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30am-4pm. Flexibility to assist with prescribed fire weather windows in the given week unless otherwise scheduled and agreed upon with Land Manager.

Application Process

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Mark Manning, Land Manager (mmanning@nflt.org).