Nature Reserve Intern

Forest Park Forever is seeking a Nature Reserve Intern for a summer position in applied land and restoration management. The position is located within the Forest Park Nature Reserve, 194 acres of old growth forest, reconstructed savannah, prairie, wetland, and waterway habitat in St. Louis City.

The internship provides instruction and hands-on experience in ecological restoration and applied management. Working directly with the Nature Reserve Stewards and Nature Reserve Technicians, interns will assist the restoration and management of urban natural ecosystems. Daily natural resource activities will include native species identification, exotic species control, seed collecting, promoting new vegetative material, trail maintenance, and flora surveys along with other duties. The Intern will develop a working knowledge of Missouri flora. The Intern will also gain experience in the creation and maintenance of high-quality natural communities in an urban setting using a variety of equipment ranging from hand tools to power tools. Additional activities such as working with volunteer groups and special events in the park will place an emphasis on effective teamwork and supervision

Qualified applicants will be a rising college Junior, Senior, or recent graduate with coursework in botany and/or land management. Interns will work Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm. Interns will be performing physical work outside in all types of weather condition including rain, heat and humidity. Must be able to work on feet for extended periods of time and to lift, carry or push 50lbs. Ability to follow oral and written directions is required. Preferred work term is May to August, but starting and ending dates are flexible. Pay is competitive. Housing is not provided.

Forest Park Forever is a non-profit dedicated to working with the City of St. Louis to make Forest Park one of the premier parks in the nation. More information on Forest Park Forever can be found at www.forestparkforever.org/jobs.

For more information or questions contact Amy Witt, Park Ecologist, at awitt@forestparkforever.org 

Forest Park Forever is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug free workplace in accordance with federal regulations.

Forest Park Forever is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Maintains a Drug Free workplace in Accordance with Federal Regulations