Paid Opportunity Available to Work at Bedford Audubon Society

KATONAH, NY - The Bedford Audubon Society announced a 10-week paid opportunity for the right candidate in the Leon Levy Native Garden, located at Bylane Farm, in Katonah.

The society is a nonprofit that owns and manages almost 600 acres of wildlife habitat, with more than 7 miles of scenic trails.

Leon Levy Native Garden is a habitat for birds, butterflies and dragonflies and demonstrates the use of native plants in traditional home garden sites.

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The job requirements and how to apply are as follows:

Required Skills & Qualities

The ideal candidate for the Leon Levy Native Garden Opportunity is an enthusiastic individual with a passion for habitat restoration and environmental conservation. The candidate should possess plant identification skills, experience with horticultural practices, and excellent written and verbal skills. Experience in nature interpretation is desired, a cheerful eagerness to work in a public setting is required. The candidate should be self-motivated and able to work successfully independently and in a supportive team atmosphere. Further, the candidate should be in good physical condition and willing to work outside for extended periods as well as in a casual yet

professional office setting. Candidates should provide their own laptop and hold a valid driver’s license and have personal transportation.

Core Responsibilities

• Identify sources of plants prescribed in the plan and select individual specimens.
  
• Care for the garden, including transplanting, invasive species management, and weeding.
  
• Work with and supervise Garden volunteers of all ages, abilities, and skill levels.
  
• Draft website content related to plants’ availability, including how to request local nurseries
  carry more native plants, cultural requirements, and wildlife value. This content will ultimately be available to Garden visitors through the use of Quick-Response (QR) codes embedded in botanical markers and signs.
  
• Additional opportunities for research (e.g., native plant propagation techniques, invasive species management, etc.), program activities (e.g., lectures, workshops, and field trips), and non-profit management (e.g., communications and marketing, development and fundraising, etc.) are available, depending on the candidate’s experience and personal goals.
  
• Contribute to the smooth operation of Bedford Audubon Society.
  
• A final report is required before the culmination of the opportunity, for publication on
  Bedford Audubon’s website, and funding and partnering organizations. The report can take the form of a written summary, series of blog postings, photo essay, video, PowerPoint presentation, or some combination.
  Internship Opportunity Summary
  

Dates: late May – early August (see note)

Time Commitment: Stipend: 35 hours per week, 10 weeks minimum, $2,000.00
Lodging: Free lodging at Bylane Farm for non-local candidates
Location: Bylane Farm (35 Todd Road, Katonah, New York)

Note: Start and end dates are flexible depending on your academic and personal schedule: please include any date restrictions in your cover letter.

To apply:

• Email your cover letter describing your interest and personal goals for this position, résumé or curriculum vitae, and contact information for two references to Janelle Robbins, Executive Director, at jrobbins@bedfordaudubon.org by no later than Monday, April 4, 2016.
  
• Please include “2016 Leon Levy Native Garden Opportunity” as the email subject line.
  
• Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
  

Photo credit: Bedford Audubon Society Facebook page.