Volunteer Outreach and Restoration Internship

Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Marin and San Francisco Counties, California

Three 12-month, full-time internships with housing and stipend provided

Starting date: August 24

These internships work with the Park Stewardship Program in Marin County (2) or San Francisco County (1). The
goal of this program is to connect the local community with nature, while enhancing the habitat for native flora
and fauna. It will introduce the intern to all aspects of habitat restoration, as well as elements of coastal and
riparian stewardship, with a focus on volunteer program management. The intern will gain valuable experience
in developing and running volunteer and interpretive programs for youth, adults, school groups, corporate
groups, and community organizations. The intern will gain valuable field experience managing Golden Gate
National Park lands for special status species.

We are looking for energetic people who are half ecologist and half camp counselor. Internships are competitive,
and interns are compensated by a stipend of $125 per week for out-of-pocket expenses and provided housing in
the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Most housing is at Capehart, an intern housing complex at Ft
Cronkhite in Marin County. We also offer transportation to work sites, a variety of training opportunities, and
marketable work experience.

For more information, please contact Bob Flasher at flash@parksconservancy.org or (510) 520-3979. Send him
your resume with a cover letter that explains your interest in and qualifications for the job no later than July 23.

Description of Duties
• Participate in all aspects of field activities including managing public programs, removal of invasive
plants, planting of natives, beach cleanups, interpretation, tool maintenance, and related tasks.
• Assist with all aspects of managing a volunteer program, which include:
o Planning and preparing volunteer workdays in Marin or San Francisco Counties
o Recruiting, coordinating, and training volunteers for both programs
o Creating flyers and outreach materials to promote participation in program activities.
o Assisting in development of new programs and partnerships with schools and local
organizations
o Maintaining volunteer and plant records
Knowledge/Skills Desired
• Interest in ecological restoration, coastal stewardship, and the National Park Service
• Enthusiasm about working with volunteers of all cultural and economic backgrounds
• Ability to work well within a team and take a leadership role as needed
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, both indoors and outdoors
• Basic understanding of ecology and outdoor recreation
• Computer experience in word processing and database operations
• Bi-cultural / bi-lingual skills are a plus
Terms:
• Work week: Tuesday through Saturday, 9-5:30
• Desired Commitment: One year, from Tuesday, August 24 through mid-August, 2011.
• Driver’s license is required$125 per week out-of-pocket expenses provided
• Housing is provided in dorms located in the Marin Headlands, Fort Cronkhite area (photo of the area can
be seen at http://www.flickr.com/photos/lca/46568928/)