Description

We are currently seeking a Biology Intern to join our team. We are looking for an energetic professional who enjoys working outdoors and values the freedom of working independently. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in vegetation management with ArborMetrics. This role is ideal for entry-level professionals looking to gain experience in the green industry, or for seasoned professionals interested in changing careers.

Some of the most important characteristics of an AMSBiology Intern is a desire to learn, an ability to adapt, and a commitment to engage in safe, constructive interactions with the public. You are accountable for advancing a culture of safety and excellence while providing quality and value to our customers and clients.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

· Work to conduct ROW environmental inventories to identify vegetation and wetland sites

· Work to assist in collecting physical attributes such as roads, foreign utilities, culverts, streams, vegetation species, vegetation density, vegetation height, general cover type, and environmentally sensitive areas using GIS program

· Work to assist in conducting pollinator surveys and creating pollinator score cards for various pollinators and their larval host plants such as monarchs and milkweed

· Assist in analyzing the effects of management activities on natural resources for environmental assessments

· Assist in developing reports or spreadsheets for purposes of data collection and manipulation

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

· Completion of 2 years of college level work including several classes related to biology, Environmental Science, or related discipline.

· Ability to read and follow a map

· Willingness to work in a team, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.

· Basic written and verbal communication skills

· Basic knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office Suite

· Must be willing to work overtime up to 60 hours per week

· Must be willing to travel throughout the service territories

· Must be able to hike long distances for multiple days a week

· Ability to enter data in a GIS tool

WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE:

· Prior UVM, Forestry or related outdoor experience.

· Previous GIS technology/software experience a plus.

· A strong desire to grow and develop your career and knowledge in the UVM industry with ArborMetrics

· Bi-lingual speaking (English and Spanish)

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package that provides a foundation of support for the health, safety, and security of you and your family. We are proud to extend a broad selection of benefits to meet your needs—and medical, dental, and vision benefits start on the first day of employment.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note:

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.

• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.