SUMMER INTERNSHIP in New Hampshire: Squam Conservation Internship

The Squam Lakes Association is now looking for a solid crew of interns. Here’s a link for more information: squamlakes.org/sci, or read more below.

Thanks for your help!
Rebecca Hanson

Director of Conservation
Squam Lakes Association
(603)968-7336
The Squam Conservation Internship provides skills and experience for future conservation professionals while working as the driving force behind the SLA’s conservation mission.  This unpaid volunteer internship provides hands-on conservation work experience and certifications over a broad range of activities.  Interns serve as campsite hosts and caretakers at our backcountry campsites, work toward the eradication of variable milfoil, engage both youth and adults in environmental education, and perform other conservation duties such as shoreline restoration and trail maintenance and construction.

Squam Conservation Interns will receive the following as a part of this volunteer internship (Passing certification exams is required):

  • Scuba diving certification
  • Weed control diver certification
  • Lake Host certification
  • NH Safe Boating certification
  • NH Commercial boating license
  • Wilderness First Aid & CPR certifications
  • Housing with kitchen facilities
  • Travel stipend (intern location dependent)
  • Weekly Food stipend

Qualifications:

  • Must be 18 years of age on or before May 19, 2015
  • Have a valid United States driver’s license
  • Be a competent swimmer capable of swimming 500 yards
  • Should have snorkeling experience
  • Able to carry and use heavy tools while hiking
  • Able to hike at least  8 miles in a day
  • Available May 19, 2015 through August 20, 2015

Apply online: squamlakes.org/sci