CONSERVATION SUMMER INTERN

Grow a deeper understanding of native plants by engaging in the rare plant conservation program at Mt. Cuba Center. The conservation summer intern will work closely with the Plant Conservation Scientist in the natural lands, naturalistic gardens, and office. Hands-on training will cover skills for plant identification, monitoring, and mapping. The intern will first assist in rare plant surveys and progressively learn to prepare for and lead small group surveys. Office work will focus on data basing and curating data about the rare plants of Delaware. The program is intended to immerse interns in rare plant monitoring methods over the summer bloom season as well as provide support for other native plant conservation programs. 

Qualifications include a demonstrated curiosity about native plants, attention to detail, ability to work outside and hike on uneven terrain, and ability to work in office settings including computer work, reading, and data entry. Ability to use dichotomous keys and plant identification experience is preferred but not required. Candidates must possess the ability and willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. This role requires physical work including frequent standing, bending, twisting, stooping, climbing, lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 25 pounds.

Mt. Cuba Center Internships follow a full-time schedule (37.5 hours/week) from June 7, 2023 through August 11, 2023. Optional free, off-site housing will be provided. Objectives of Mt. Cuba Center’s Intern Program include: 

 

The application deadline is February 8, 2023.  To apply, please use the link below to complete the application. You will be required to upload the following documents:

Your application will not be considered complete without these documents. 

Mt. Cuba Center is committed to diversity and inclusivity and encourages qualified candidates from all cultures and communities to apply.