Central Stewardship Technician
Core
Intern supporting land stewardship, prescribed fire operations, and community outreach for conservation preserves in Virginia.
Role type
Entry-level conservation stewardship intern
Builds
Field-based land management and community engagement programs
Domain
Environmental conservation / Land management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Prescribed fire operations, field monitoring, invasive species identification, equipment operation (UTV/ATV/chainsaw), field data collection, physical fitness for outdoor work, driver's license
Preferred skills
NWCG Firefighter Type 2 training, ArcGIS proficiency, forest ecosystem knowledge, volunteer engagement experience
Technologies
ESRI Survey 123, Field Maps, GPS, iPad
Responsibilities
Participate in prescribed fire operations (prep, mop up, monitoring), maintain fire and stewardship equipment, mark and monitor fee land/easement boundaries, conduct field mapping and condition assessments, monitor for invasive species, assist with small-scale timber treatments, support volunteer land stewardship programs, manage land protection records
Seniority
Entry-level intern