We are so excited to invite youth aged 15 to 20 to apply for a paid restoration internship this Spring Break!
From March 21st to 25th at Bright Angel Park, youth will gain valuable work experience in ecological restoration techniques that will help propel them into employment fields such as Environmental Sciences, Biology, and Ecology. Each 5-hour day will be a mix of invasive species removal, native species planting, and daily Lunch-and-Learns where they will be mentored by local experts.
Position: Restoration Intern
Organization: Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre
Location: Bright Angel Park
Compensation: $18/hr
Hours: 9:00am-2:00pm (27 hrs total)
Position Type: Temporary, March 21st to 25th, 2022 (with paid 2hr orientation Friday, March 18th)
Application Deadline: March 11, 2022
Skills gained:
- Invasive species identification and removal techniques
- Native species identification and planting procedures
- Ecological restoration techniques and theory
- Daily Lunch-and-Learn workshops from local experts
- Restoration monitoring and surveying skills
- Valuable work experience to help propel you into a related field
Skills/Qualifications needed:
- Enthusiasm for environmental restoration
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to perform physical duties of the job in all outdoor weather conditions
- Leadership skills
- Excitement to learn
- Youth aged 15-20
What you’ll bring
- Snacks/Lunch for the day
- Your all weather clothing
To Apply:
Email us your resume to restoration@cowichanestuary.ca by March 11th, 2022
Big Huy ch q’u (Thank you) to our collaborator, Cowichan Watershed Board and partners.
