Summer Internship Opportunities
Bruce LePage Conservation Summer Internship
Bruce LePage in Trout Brook Valley
Photo by Laura Modlin
During his twenty-three years with Aspetuck Land Trust, Bruce LePage celebrated and shared his passion for the mission of Aspetuck Land Trust in every property he protected and every hike he shared with others. If you ever met Bruce out on any of the Land Trust properties, you likely felt his passion and love for land conservation.
To honor Bruce’s legacy, Aspetuck Land Trust has established The Bruce LePage Conservation Summer Internship for a young person with a desire to learn more about how land conservation works in the field. We hope this internship will lay the foundation for a meaningful career in land conservation.
Position Details and Application Process
Aspetuck Land Trust is pleased to announce that it is seeking candidates in the Summer of 2024 for the Bruce LePage Conservation Summer Internship from highly motivated college students who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in the field of land conservation. The position will offer a flexible schedule of 20-25 hours per week for 8-10 weeks and may include some evenings and weekends. A stipend is included. A combination of field and office work will be required. Responsibilities include:
Work with the Director of Land Stewardship to maintain ALT’s 46 trailed nature preserves.
Assist with trail construction and maintenance and habitat improvement projects including mowing, clearing, and planting native trees and shrubs.
Learn how to identify and remove invasive plant species.
Assist the Director of Landowner Engagement to improve our website for homeowners.
Help plant and maintain our model native landscapes and roll out live classes this summer to educate and inspire homeowners about ecological yard care.
Assist the Director of Landowner Engagement to expand the Landscape Professional Partner Program to promote more ecologically friendly yard care among homeowners.
Shadow Executive Director to learn about the mechanics of preserving land and how a land trust operates.
Requirements
Passion for land conservation and the environment
Ability to use hand and power tools such as mowers, saws, brush cutters
Strong written and oral communication skills
Your own transportation
Familiarity with Microsoft Office
To Apply
Email your resume and a short statement about your interest and passion for land conservation to Lou Bacchiocchi, Land Stewardship Director at loubacj@aspetucklandtrust.org.
The Tucker Fund Summer Internship
The Tucker Fund was created to remember and celebrate Tucker for the bright, gifted, and loving friend he was and to honor his love for the outdoors and his hometown of Fairfield. From the Rocky Mountains and the Berkshires to the forests, fields, and beaches of Fairfield, few things brought more joy to Tucker than spending time in the outdoors with the people he loved. For Tucker, the outdoors were a place of adventure, bonding, and exploration where he created some of his happiest memories.
The Tucker Fund Summer Internship was established in in Tucker’s memory for a young person with a desire to learn more about land conservation work. We hope this internship will encourage and inspire a young person who loves the outdoors, just like Tucker, to pursue a meaningful career in land conservation.
Position Details and Application Process
Aspetuck Land Trust is pleased to announce that it is seeking candidates in the Summer of 2024 for The Tucker Fund Summer Internship from highly motivated students who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in the field of land conservation. The position will offer a flexible schedule of 20-25 hours per week for 8-10 weeks and may include some evenings and weekends. A stipend is included. A combination of field and office work will be required. Responsibilities include:
Work with the Director of Land Stewardship to maintain ALT’s 46 trailed nature preserves.
Assist with trail construction and maintenance and habitat improvement projects including mowing, clearing, and planting native trees and shrubs.
Learn how to identify and remove invasive plant species.
Assist the Director of Landowner Engagement to improve our website for homeowners.
Help plant and maintain our model native landscapes and roll out live classes this summer to educate and inspire homeowners about ecological yard care.
Assist the Director of Landowner Engagement to expand the Landscape Professional Partner Program to promote more ecologically friendly yard care among homeowners.
Shadow Executive Director to learn about the mechanics of preserving land and how a land trust operates.
Requirements
Passion for land conservation and the environment
Strong written and oral communication skills
Your own transportation
Familiarity with Microsoft Office
To Apply
Email your resume and a short statement about your interest and passion for land conservation to Lou Bacchiocchi, Land Stewardship Director at loubacj@aspetucklandtrust.org.