Conservation Associate Internships Available

CALIFORNIA WILDERNESS COALITION
 

The California Wilderness Coalition (CWC) protects the landscapes that make California unique, providing clean air and water, a home to wildlife, and a place for recreation and spiritual renewal.  Since 1976, CWC has been the only statewide organization in California dedicated to protecting California’s last remaining wild places.  We have field offices in Eureka, Riverside, and Redding.  Our central office is in Oakland. 

POSITION OVERVIEW:           

The California Wilderness Coalition is looking for enthusiastic interns to conduct trail inventories on National Forests throughout California.  We’re looking for organized, intelligent and motivated people to hike through the forest and document environmental damage along recreational trails. 

Interns will camp and hike through ancient forests, oak woodlands, and along streams to photograph and document the environmental impacts of off-road vehicle routes.  All data will be meticulously compiled so it can easily be entered into our route inventory database.  Interns will be trained in field survey skills and global positioning systems.   

Requirements: 

In addition to the above the ideal candidates will possess:

Salary:  Interns will receive a stipend to cover travel expenses. 

HOW TO APPLY:  

To apply please email a resume and short cover letter explaining your interest in the position and any relevant experience to jobs@calwild.org.  Please write “Conservation Associate Position” in the subject line of the email.