Residential Conservation Intern

Salary: Voluntary (free accommodation + training package worth approx £2500)

Duration: 12 months (Sep 18 – Aug 19)

Organisation: RSPB

In this role you will gain:

Excellent practical experience of reserve management. Habitats include grazing marsh, woodland, scrub, reedbed, shingle and saline lagoons
Practical training/ experience as necessary for the role, which will likely include: brushcutter, chainsaw, ATV, off-road driving, tractor and pesticide certificates
Emergency first aid at work training
Experience of working as part of a reserve team
Experience leading volunteer groups
A working knowledge of the RSPB and conservation issues
Visitor engagement experience including events and production of PR material
Free accommodation in stunning surroundings on the reserves
Training on CV writing and interview techniques, career coaching, access to RSPB internal vacancies and a reference on successful completion of your placement
A dedicated mentor who will monitor your progress and help you with personal development

Main Duties:

Carrying out habitat management as set out in the reserve management plans
Biological monitoring, especially of avian fauna but also of many other taxa including moths, butterflies, water vole and mammalian predators
Estate work to keep the reserves safe and presentable, and tools and equipment in working order
People engagement, including visitors and volunteers

See our promotional video for a taster of the work you’d be doing: https://youtu.be/0PkPQhzbY28

How to Apply:

Download an application form: https://bit.ly/2MgKBbN
Fill in all fields, providing as much detail as you can about your skills/ experience
Select ‘Practical Conservation’ as your type of internship, and ‘South East’ as your region
Send Applications to Residential.interns@rspb.org.uk by Sunday 15th July