Ecological Intern

4 months ago


Hendersonville, United States EnviroScience Inc Full time

EnviroScience is looking to hire a summer/seasonal, Wetland Delineation Technician to support our natural resources group in the Hendersonville, North Carolina office. EnviroScience/ClearWater specializes in ecosystem restoration and mitigation, environmental studies, permitting, and watershed studies. As part of our commitment to environmental education and stewardship, we are actively looking for motivated, high-quality students who are eager to further their education through hands-on experience.The intern positions will assist ES scientists, biologists, engineers, and project managers in activities that may include conducting wetland assessments/delineations, stream assessments, terrestrial surveys, and wetland functional assessments, using botanical skills to conduct plant identifications and inventories, conducting rare/threatened/endangered species habitat surveys, preparing sections of documents; assisting with surveys and site assessments at field locations; data collection and processing; and gaining an understanding of environmental services pertaining to ecosystem planning and assessment.QualificationsThis position will best fit someone who can work independently, exhibits scientific writing skills, and has experience and a background in wetland science, botany, and/or soils and hydrology. Past experience is not necessary, but a willingness to learn and a positive attitude are expected. Must work well in a team environment. Applicants should be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and must have a valid driver’s license.