The Forest Stewards Guild seeks a seasonal Resilient Forestry Intern to support forest resiliency work in partnership with National Park Service staff at Minute Man National Historical Park in Concord Massachusetts.
The Intern will work directly with this park’s natural resource team to assist with the planning and implementation of forest resiliency projects and related park needs. This work will provide hands-on experience in applied forest management within culturally significant landscapes, while supporting long-term ecosystem health. This opportunity is made possible through the Resilient Forests Initiative, a collaborative partnership between the Guild, NPS, and additional partners dedicated to restoring eastern forests that are iconic to the national park experience.
The intern’s responsibilities may include:
- Working with invasive plant management team outdoors to manage ecological health of native plant communities within a historical park, including via chemical and manual methods.
- Leading effort to develop replanting strategies for dying ash-dominated forest stands within the park.
- Developing science communication products (i.e. articles, newsletters) for Park and Friends websites relating to forest resilience and ecosystem management.
- With NPS staff and Forest Stewards Guild support- reviewing and monitoring contracted work on resilient forest management projects for accuracy and completeness.
- Working with natural resources team on other projects as assigned, including volunteer management support for field work, care for cultural landscapes like gardens and orchards, wetlands improvement projects, and more.
This position is designed to provide meaningful professional development through mentorship, exposure to NPS operations, and experience working in the field. Any necessary training will be provided. Housing will be provided at no cost for the duration of the internship.