Conservation Apprentice, Westchester Land Trust

WLT is seeking two passionate high school or college students with conservation field experience for our Conservation Apprenticeships. Students with experience working in crews to accomplish stewardship projects, such as the Groundwork Hudson Valley’s Green Team, or other similar field- and stewardship-centric experiences, are especially encouraged to apply. The goals of the Apprenticeship are to develop new skills, learn about the different roles within a regional land trust, and gain field experience in nature preserve management. Work will primarily focus on land stewardship (preserve management and restoration) under the mentorship of the WLT Preserve Manager. Apprentices will also work with WLT staff responsible for other aspects of WLT’s work, such as land acquisition, communications and fundraising, and our on-site farm. Apprentices will work together as a team for most field work and will complete a final project that integrates professional leadership, communications, and land management skills.