The Wetland Trust, Inc.
Blanding’s Turtle Summer Intern
The Opportunity
The Wetland Trust, Inc. (TWT) is a 501C(3), not-for-profit organization that uses the best science available to protect and restore wetlands and unique wetland biodiversity. TWT presently owns over 7,700 wetland acres. Some of our sites have Blanding’s turtle (Emydoidea blandingii) populations that are being actively managed.
TWT seeks eight (8) Summer Interns to assist with annual Blanding’s turtle monitoring and nest protection in Dutchess County NY as part of TWT’s Blanding’s Turtle environmentaljob.net team. Interns will learn to set and check baited hoop traps, conduct health checks on Blanding’s and other turtles, collect biometric data, and mark/tag turtles. Interns will also help track female Blanding’s turtles as they scope for nesting sites and protect their nests using predator guards. Interns may assist with tracking juvenile Blanding’s turtles and documentation of their movements and habitat preferences, and perform other relevant stewardship tasks.
position Requirements
- A deep commitment to conservation and high level of integrity.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a team.
- Able to work independently with minimal oversight.
- Must provide your own transportation.
- Must be able to work evening and late night hours.
- Must be able to work outdoors for long stretches of time, in inclement weather if needed.
- Must reside in New York State and work in-person for the duration of the internship.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least one year of field experience, handling wildlife, collecting data, working with a conservation-oriented organization and/or similar experience.
Position Details and Logistics
Pay: $16/hr with a maximum of 450 hours. Returning interns are eligible for increased pay, commensurate with experience.
Location: Blanding’s turtle research sites in Dutchess County, NY
Time Frame: approximately – May 07 – July 24 2026. From May 11- May 24, monitoring activities occur daily during typical business hours. From May 25-June 30, tracking and nest watch begins at 5pm each evening and runs into the night as needed. Diurnal work resumes July 1- July 24th. A regular schedule for your internship will be determined in collaboration with the Blanding’s conservation team.
To apply please submit a cover letter and resume to TWT Blanding’s Turtle environmentaljob.net Program coordinators Lindsay Charlop at [email protected] and Maribel Pregnall Mueller at [email protected].
Positions are open until filled.
The Wetland Trust is committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion in our organization and throughout wetland science and conservation. Multiple perspectives and experiences help strengthen our work as an organization and enhance our relevance throughout communities currently underrepresented in the wetland conservation field. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and religious minorities are encouraged to apply.
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on environmentaljob.net Job Board.
To apply please submit a cover letter and resume to TWT Blanding’s Turtle environmentaljob.net Program coordinators Lindsay Charlop at [email protected] and Maribel Pregnall Mueller at [email protected].
Positions are open until filled.
The Wetland Trust is committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion in our organization and throughout wetland science and conservation. Multiple perspectives and experiences help strengthen our work as an organization and enhance our relevance throughout communities currently underrepresented in the wetland conservation field. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and religious minorities are encouraged to apply.
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on environmentaljob.net Job Board.
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