Location: Southbury, CT Part time Requisition ID: JR705

**Position Summary The JFT program at the Bent of the River Audubon Center reinforces and enhances technical high school curriculum with real-world applications in the forest conservation field. Students pursue forestry-related curriculum at school, and then complete direct forest conservation work with Audubon as part of their school Student Agricultural Experience (SAE) work requirement. Students complete much of the SAE experience with Audubon in the summer months with opportunities throughout the year for JFTs to meet, work with, and be guided by their Audubon mentors, both in the field and through enhanced classroom curriculum materials.

Initiated by Audubon Connecticut in 2013, The Junior Forest Technician (JFT) program immersive and comprehensive training, mentoring, and summer internships in the field of forestry to high school and vocational school students. Students receive hands-on training in forestry ecology and habitat management, invasive plant species and forest bird identification and monitoring, plant propagation, public outreach, and job preparedness, empowering students with valuable new conservation and work skills.

Bent of the River Audubon Center is a 700-acre nature sanctuary, education, and conservation action center located in Southbury, Connecticut. The Bent of the River Audubon Center mission: To Conserve birds, other wildlife, and their habitats by engaging the community and inspiring a lifelong appreciation of nature.

This is a seasonal, part-time position (7 hours per day, 3 days and 21 hours per week) starting June 23rd through August 22nd. **

Compensation:

$16.50 / hour

*Essential Functions *

The Bent of the River Audubon Center (BOTR) is looking for students interested in fulfilling their SAE hours through the Environmental Sciences and Conservation fields. The Junior Forest Technician (JFT) program offers the following:

College Prep Forestry program

Learn professional forestry skills and methods.

Participate in Wildland and Woodland Stewardship Science.

Practice long-term forest monitoring techniques.

Work closely with local professionals

Bird Friendly Forest Assessments and Management.

Bird-banding.

Experience Electro-fishing with D.E.E.P.

Riverine study plots

Terrestrial and aquatic species sampling and monitoring.

Water quality sampling.

Habitat Management for species conservation

Early successional habitat construction + maintenance.

Learn to evaluate habitat quality and gauge its suitability.

Invasive plant control.

Bluebird Box monitoring

Assist in bluebird nest monitoring.

Data collection.

Internship Benefits Interns will gain experience and knowledge in the following:

Professional forestry skills and methods.

Wildland and Woodland Stewardship Science.

Practice long-term forest monitoring techniques.

Native plants related to birds.

Specialized habitat management.

Gain research study skills through the scientific method.

*Qualifications and Experience *

Grades 9-12 in Vocational Agricultural School.

Positive attitude.

Flexible summer schedule.

Interests in environmental sciences, natural resources and conservation.

The ability to work well with others.

Computer skills and the ability to work with Word, Google Drive, Excel spreadsheets, editing software, and Powerpoint.

Complete capstone projects and presentations.

Work permits may be required for candidates under 18 years of age as a condition of employment.

EEO Statement The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We ar committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search. Accessibility Statement The National Audubon Society endeavors to keep our careers site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Accommodations@audubon.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using

science, advocacy, education, and

on-the-ground conservation.

Audubons state programs, nature centers, chapters, and partners have an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire, and unite diverse communities in conservation action.

Since 1905, Audubons vision has been a world in which people and wildlife thrive. Audubon is a nonprofit conservation organization.

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