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Applications for the Summer 2026 Conservation & Stewardship Internship are now open! This program is designed to provide interns with experience and skills in the field of conservation, restoration, and outreach, while also assisting the Land Trust in achieving our mission and goals.

See full job description here.

Job Duties:

• Assist Land Trust staff to accomplish a variety of land stewardship actions, including but not limited to habitat restoration, preserve maintenance, field research, and monitoring. This work may include:
  • preserve and easement monitoring using Landscape;
  • field data collection on Land Trust preserves using ArcGIS Field Maps;
  • field work including but not limited to trail maintenance, brush clearing, and invasive removal; collecting and analyzing wildlife camera footage and/or acoustic recordings.
• Represent the Bainbridge Island Land Trust to visitors, supporters, and community members.
• Assist with event execution and engage with community members at Land Trust education, outreach, and fundraising events.
• Assist with collection and development of communications and education materials, such as photos and videos for use in print, online, and social media.
• Design and conduct a semi-independent project in collaboration with Land Trust staff and commitee members.

Qualifications:

• Must be a college student, recent college graduate, or have comparable experience.
• Must have access to transportation to and from the Bainbridge Island Land Trust offi
• Must be willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, on uneven terrain, for the duration of the internship.
• Education, background, or interest in the following or related fields: field biology, ecology, forestry, environmental studies, environmental science, geographical information systems (GIS), environmental communications, and/or natural resource management.
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and cooperatively with the public, supporters, landowners, and volunteers.

To apply: Please send cover letter and resume to Megan Rohrssen, Community Education Coordinator, at [email protected]. Applications are due by March 8th, 2026.