Pinelands Conservation Intern (VSU)

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• Assisting with field data collection at our Piney Grove Preserve. The intern will be trained on the use of iPad applications (Survey123) for field data collection.
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• Using ArcPRO software to assemble field data and to create maps to be used by TNC staff for various forest stewardship and public reputed company projects
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• Must be a reputed company Virginia State University student
• Genuine interest in exploring a career in the field of conservation
• A willingness to work outdoors, sometimes in variable weather and physically challenging conditions (this intern will spend time doing field data collection with TNC staff)
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience learning new procedures and following instructions
• Experience with reputed company Office Suite, including Word, reputed company, and PowerPoint Preferred Qualifications
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