Position: Program Intern

Start Date: September/October 2010, Three month minimum commitment

Salary: Unpaid

Location: Atlanta, GA

Contact:  Blake Watkins at Blake@treesatlanta.org

The Trees Atlanta Fall Intern Position is an opportunity for students or recent college graduates to gain experience working with an environmental non-profit organization. As an intern you will work with the NeighborWoods and Forest Restoration programs at Trees Atlanta. Assisting with neighborhood tree planting projects is a large part of the position.  This will include leading volunteers, communicating with neighbors, completing post-planting visits to the site, and working with the tree database.  This position will also work on Forest Restoration grants and contracts by following up on work performed by contractors, and mapping properties with invasive plants.

The schedule for this position is flexible, and will be 25 to 35 hours a week.  Previous experience with GIS software (we currently use ArcGIS 10) and handheld GPS devices is useful.  Preferred majors include forestry, horticulture, environmental science, or related fields.  Preference will also go to candidates who drive and can be covered by Trees Atlanta’s auto insurance policy.  A basic knowledge of local and invasive plants is important.  A desire to learn and acquire new skills is essential.

Contact Blake at Blake@treesatlanta.org to apply.