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The Trustees of Reservations Coastal Ecology Intern
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Who We Are: Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the Massachusetts' premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees’ preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. Our properties are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity, and have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. As a non-profit conservation organization, we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households. We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website, www.thetrustees.org . Posting Information: Salary/Hourly Rate: $16.50 Hours: 30 hours per week Job Classification : Internship, Seasonal Job Type: Onsite Duration: June - August Location: Ipswich, MA Application deadline is March 6, 2026 What You’ll Do: Your Impact: Looking to gain meaningful experience in coastal ecology while experiencing the beauty of the Great Salt Marsh? As a Coastal Ecology intern, you’ll make a meaningful contribution to our efforts to monitor and collect critical data around large-scale salt marsh restoration on the North Shore of Massachusetts. The Role: As the Coastal Ecology Intern you’ll spend the summer assisting with monitoring, research, and management activities associated with large-scale salt marsh restoration in the Great Marsh–the largest salt marsh ecosystem in New England–on the North Shore of Massachusetts.  You’ll work with and support seasonal and permanent staff in the collecting of biological and physical data used to assess restoration goals.  Beginning in late May or early June and working through August, you’ll spend 30 hours per week learning about and participating in nature-based salt marsh restoration techniques and exploring the climate change-driven challenges stewardship managers face in coastal areas.   Specifically, you’ll: Conduct bird surveys to document habitat quality and use on more than 300 acres of salt marsh including:  Surveys of breeding birds with a focus on saltmarsh sparrows following established monitoring protocols (i.e., SHARP)  Monitoring tern foraging activity   Monitoring non-breeding bird use within salt marsh restoration areas and coordinate volunteer participation as time allows  Documenting habitat characteristics for saltmarsh sparrow nest sites  Collect data for breeding mosquitoes on 90 acres of salt marsh   Collect data on salt marsh restoration projects including ditch remediation, runnels, nesting islands and marsh pools  The Seasonal Coastal intern reports directly to our Director of Coastal Ecology. What You’ll Need: Skills and Experience: Coursework in wildlife biology, ecology, zoology, environmental science, or related field  Strong verbal and written communication skills The ability to work alone in the field or remotely as well as with volunteers and the public on occasion Experience conducting marsh-nesting bird surveys (preferred) Experience with biological data collection and management (preferred) Experience with GPS navigation (preferred) Experience working with volunteers and/or citizen science programs (preferred) Eligibility Criteria: Ability to work outdoors daily, and at times, under rigorous conditions  Ability to perform physically strenuous duties, such as hiking up to several miles throughout a day Ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds Ability to occasionally work some weekends, holidays, and irregular hours (depending upon wildlife, weather, tides and contractor availability) A valid driver’s license and transportation to sites Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment. A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check. Don’t quite have all the skills and experience listed above? We still want to hear from you! Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above. Questions? Contact our People team at people@thetrustees.org

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