Natural Resource Management Internship at Huntley Meadows Park

This internship is designed to give interested college students or recent graduates the opportunity to work with professional park staff to preserve and enhance native plant communities and wildlife habitats at a 1,554 acre wetland preserve. It provides practical experience in the skills and abilities needed for a career in wildlife management and environmental sciences. This internship offers a $3,000 award funded by The Friends of Huntley Meadows Park.

AWARD   $3,000 offered by The Friends of Huntley Meadows Park

PERIOD      11 weeks, May - August, 2021

LOCATION     Huntley Meadows Park

 3701 Lockheed Boulevard

Alexandria, VA 22306

APPLICANTS         College students or graduates, preferably with a major in wildlife biology, environmental science, or other applied sciences.

DUTIES                    Natural Resources

  -Assist resource management crew with habitat management for wetlands, meadows, and forests. 

 -Conduct encroachment inspections along park boundary.

-Promote and protect native and rare Natural Communities in the park.

-Control invasive plants.

   Research

 -Take part in water quality assessments.

 -Participate in the invasive species program.

  -Coordinate with nest box monitors on the bluebird program.

 -Vegetation classification.

-Map rare plant species

 Maintenance

 -Work with the resource management crew on trail, grounds, and facility maintenance projects.

  Projects

  -Write an article for the Friends of Huntley Meadows newsletter describing the summer internship.

-Coordinate a natural resources project for the summer.

   -Work with staff on environmental education programs and visitor services.

TO APPLY               Send resume to Dave Lawlor, Natural Resource Manager, at the above address or via email at dave.lawlor@fairfaxcounty.gov by March 15, 2021.

          Call 703-765-8285 for more information.