Ure Connected Project Intern
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | Darlington, County Durham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Countryside Jobs Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Lower Ure Conservation Trust
Paid Position
We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to assist with the delivery of our two-and-a-half-year National Lottery Heritage Fund project ‘Ure Connected – Engaging People with Nature in the Lower Ure Valley’. The project’s aim is to increase capacity for nature conservation and restoration on undermanaged Priority Habitats in the area while also increasing engagement with the local community.
Based primarily at Nosterfield Nature Reserve, you will carry out a variety of tasks, taking in aspects of both practical conservation and community engagement. This will include habitat management, ecological surveying and maintenance of reserve infrastructure and hides as well as helping to run a programme of events for adults & families, educational sessions for school children and community workdays. You will also work alongside and lead volunteers, assist with updating interpretation and contribute to our online presence.
A passion for nature conservation and a strong desire to learn are essential, along with good communication, organisational and IT skills. You must also have a driving license and be able to take up weekend / flexible working hours at particular times of year. You will gain a wide range of valuable skills and is an ideal position for those looking to start a career in conservation.
Paid Position
We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to assist with the delivery of our two-and-a-half-year National Lottery Heritage Fund project ‘Ure Connected – Engaging People with Nature in the Lower Ure Valley’. The project’s aim is to increase capacity for nature conservation and restoration on undermanaged Priority Habitats in the area while also increasing engagement with the local community.
Based primarily at Nosterfield Nature Reserve, you will carry out a variety of tasks, taking in aspects of both practical conservation and community engagement. This will include habitat management, ecological surveying and maintenance of reserve infrastructure and hides as well as helping to run a programme of events for adults & families, educational sessions for school children and community workdays. You will also work alongside and lead volunteers, assist with updating interpretation and contribute to our online presence.
A passion for nature conservation and a strong desire to learn are essential, along with good communication, organisational and IT skills. You must also have a driving license and be able to take up weekend / flexible working hours at particular times of year. You will gain a wide range of valuable skills and is an ideal position for those looking to start a career in conservation.