Student Worker – CEER – Chesapeake Conservancy Restoration Intern (Summer 2024)
Position Approval Date:
02/08/2024
Is this position budgeted?:
Yes
Is this position an essential position?:
No
About Susquehanna:
Susquehanna University is the future-ready institution for today, invested in cultivating intellectual grounding, active learning and global citizenship for all students. Renowned as one of the finest U.S. national liberal arts colleges, Susquehanna inspires and challenges 2,200 enterprising, bright-minded students studying the arts, business, humanities and sciences. Our students seize opportunities through exceptional worldwide internships, expert-guided research and an acclaimed study-abroad program, leading to a transformative education that empowers each graduate to realize their unique potential and lead a successful and meaningful life.
The Susquehanna River Valley with its fresh air and overall pleasant year-round climate, provides four distinct seasons amidst a backdrop of vibrant autumn foliage, occasional winter snowfalls, flower-filled springs and warm summer evenings illuminated by fireflies. Nearby outdoor recreational areas for hiking, kayaking, fishing and skiing — and the bustling cultural and commerce hubs of New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia within a three-hour drive — present abundant opportunities for learning and discovery.
Position Summary:
Job SummaryThis position is hired by Susquehanna University and will work with Chesapeake Conservancy through their partnership via the Freshwater Research Institute. Chesapeake Conservancy is an environmental non-profit based in Annapolis, MD. In Pennsylvania, Chesapeake Conservancy assists with all parts of the restoration process including fundraising, prioritizing projects based on local objectives, and maintenance of completed restoration projects. This position is defined as a non-exempt position under FLSA regulations.Specific ResponsibilitiesThe Susquehanna University intern will be involved in planning, organizing, and moving forward tasks to help Chesapeake Conservancy implement a data-driven restoration strategy to improve agriculturally degraded streams across the Susquehanna River Watershed. This position has an emphasis on field work, namely streamside tree planting maintenance and herbicide application to maintain restoration projects. This position will also entail working alongside our Pennsylvania Team to organize data, prepare materials for publication, coordinate student outreach, and plan future meetings and presentations.
Learning ObjectivesTechnical skills and abilities required to become professional restoration practitioners after graduation.
Required Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
EducationFirst Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior. All Majors.
Experience
LocationOff campus
Additional Requirements
Physical DemandMuch of the position is outside at streamside restoration sites and it is physically demanding. Training will be provided for all activities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Benefits Eligible:
No
Number of Months:
9 months
Additional Work Schedule Details?:
Much of the position is outside at streamside restoration sites and it is physically demanding. Training will be provided for all activities.
Hours per week during the academic year (39 wks) :
40
Status:
Temporary
Posting Date:
02/06/2024
Closing Date:
03/01/2024
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Temporary
Open Until Filled:
No
Posting Number:
AH01128
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