This opportunity is curated through the UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network. Opportunities posted through the Network may not be affiliated with the Florida Museum or TESI, but are shared with UF undergraduate students who want to learn more about environmental research, education and outreach, and civic engagement. 

Host Organization

Alachua Conservation Trust

Type of Position

  • Unpaid
  • Stipend upon completion

Description

ACT’s Natural Resource Management Internship program is focused on providing a safe learning environment for natural resource skills and experiences.

Overall Learning Goals for the intern program include:

  • To gain experience in land management activities, including invasive species management, preserve management, trail work, thinning, and prescribed fire,
  • To develop skills in using equipment used in land management activities,
  • To develop professional skills relevant to any professional setting, including time management, communication, and goal-setting
  • To build a network of natural resource professionals
  • To narrow down what you want in a career
  • To learn to identify plants, wildlife, and ecosystems in North Central Florida.

We accomplish these learning goals through participating in projects alongside ACT’s land management team. While there will be formal training for some skills, most training is hands-on in the field. Interns will also set and follow through with individual goals through a Professional Development Plan with guidance from the intern program coordinator.

This internship meets 2 days/week for the duration of the semester (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday).  Work days start at 8:30am and end at 3:30pm, and interns are expected to attend both days each week throughout the duration of the internship.

Expected Duration

After 1/13/2025 and before 4/29/2025

Location

Prairie Creek Lodge

7204 County Road 234, Gainesville

Deadline to Apply

Friday, December 6th

Apply

Submit an application here

Contact

Amy Compare, amy@alachuaconservationtrust.org