Monday, January 8, 2024

Intern Wanted: Penn State/The American Chestnut Foundation

Penn State and
The American Chestnut Foundation are accepting applications for a Spring/ Summer 2024 internship to help restore the American chestnut tree.  Applications are due February 5.

Operate tractors, mowers, and chainsaws (equipment use and maintenance); learn inoculation techniques (plant pathology), seedling care (greenhouse management and horticulture), and silvicultural techniques (forestry); and perform data collection, entry, and analysis (research). 

Must be motivated, dependable, organized, and observant. Applicants should be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. Some experience with mowers/equipment is a plus but not required. Students from any major are encouraged to apply.

Click Here for the complete announcement.

To apply, submit a cover letter, résumé, and three references to Sara Fitzsimmons by sending email to: sff3@psu.edu  by February 5.

For more information on programs, initiatives, upcoming events and how you can get involved, visit the PA/NJ Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation website, Follow them on Facebook and Instagram.  Visit the Chapter YouTube ChannelClick Here to sign up for the Chapter newsletter.  Click Here to become a member.

Related Article This Week:

-- Wildlife For Everyone Foundation Accepting Applications For Student Scholarships  [PaEN]

-- Delaware Highlands Conservancy Accepting College Scholarship Applications   [PaEN] 

-- Interns Wanted: Department Of Environmental Protection,  Conservation & Natural Resources, Agriculture - Deadline Feb. 16 [PaEN]

-- Intern Wanted: Penn State/The American Chestnut Foundation  [PaEN]

-- WESA: PA Outdoor Corps Seeking Young Adult Crew Members

[Posted: January 8, 2024]  PA Environment Digest

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