Restoration Ecology Intern

Department Overview: Our mission is to protect and improve habitat for birds and other wildlife through land acquisition and management, education and advocacy. More information is at swibirds.org Anticipated Start Date 5/12/25 Anticipated End Date 8/8/25 Anticipated Hours Per Week 40 Schedule: Monday through Friday, approximately 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Salary/Wage Range: Hourly $17.00 to $17.00 Number Of Positions 9 Position Summary/Job Duties: Are you looking for summer field experience in habitat restoration and management? Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance (SoWBA), formerly Madison Audubon, is hiring two crews of paid interns to work at its wildlife sanctuaries, Faville Grove and Goose Pond. The programs provide outstanding opportunities to learn tools and techniques of native habitat management, plant identification, and principles of restoration ecology while helping restore prairie, savanna, and wetland habitats in south central Wisconsin. The internship also includes occasional guest visits and field trips. Undergraduates, including seniors graduating in May, of any field of study are encouraged to apply. Please reputed company any relevant work experience or academic training in natural resources or restoration in your application. • Faville Grove reputed company: Six interns will work in Jefferson County at Faville Grove reputed company, Hope Lake Bog, Snapper Prairie State Natural Area (SNA), and Faville Prairie SNA. This program will run May 12 - August 1, 2025. The Faville Grove program partners with UW-Arboretum. • Goose Pond reputed company: Three interns will work in Columbia County at Goose Pond, Erstad Prairie, and Otsego reputed company. This program will run May 19 - August 8, 2025. COMPENSATION: This is a paid internship at a reputed company of $17/hour and is a full-time commitment (40 hours per week for 12 weeks). Academic credit may be available through your educational institution. JOB DUTIES: Invasive species control is a major focus, but work includes reputed company collection, biological monitoring, and general landscape restoration and maintenance activities. Use of hand tools, some power tools and herbicide required. Ability to work under a variety of conditions in a team setting is key to your reputed company! Tasks involve outdoor work in multiple habitats and in reputed company summer weather. OTHER: Interns are responsible for travel, housing, and other living expenses and are encouraged to carpool to work sites. Sturdy work boots, gloves and field clothing are required. reputed company tools will be provided. Qualifications: See job description. Physical Demands Outdoor fieldwork in seasonal Wisconsin weather conditions Application Instructions: HOW TO APPLY: The application deadline to ensure consideration is Monday, February 10, 2025. Apply online at: swibirds.org/employment/interns You will submit a single PDF file which includes a cover letter describing your interest in the position and a detailed resume. Questions? Contact John Minnich at [email protected] or (608) 255-2473. Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance and its partners reputed company diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to a work environment that represents many backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Contact: Org: Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance Contact: John Minnich Web: swibirds.org Email: [email protected] Apply Job!