Squam Conservation Internship Still accepting applications! More info: https://www.squamlakes.org/sci We are still accepting applications for the 2017 SCI Program, but applications received on or before March 6, 2017 will receive preference.<http://www.squamlakes.org/2017-squam-conservation-internship-application> About the SCI Program The Squam Conservation Internship provides skills and experience for future conservation professionals while working as the driving force behind the SLA's conservation mission. This volunteer internship provides hands-on conservation work experience and certifications over a broad range of activities. Interns serve as campsite hosts and caretakers at our backcountry campsites, work toward the eradication of variable milfoil, help preserve loon populations on Squam, engage both youth and adults in environmental education, and perform other conservation duties such as shoreline restoration and trail maintenance and construction. This is an unpaid volunteer internship, with a food and travel reimbursement, and housing provided. Interns will be required to spend nights out on the islands. We select eight interns each year all with a great attitude and commitment to the SLA's mission who enjoy hard work and aren't afraid to get dirty. The real benefits to interns are the training and experience along with the location here on beautiful Squam Lake. On days off interns swim, explore the White Mountain National Forest, paddle or sail (boats available at our Resource Center), or head out for a bike ride on quiet back roads or some of the area's single track. Our past interns have gone on to great things! Here are a few examples: Graduate study at Plymouth State University's Center for the Environment; NOAA-certified research diver; Biologist, Loon Preservation Committee; Wildlife Law Officer (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources); Conservation Intern Manger, SLA; Principle, Milfoil Extractors, LLC; Field Investigator at Indiana Department of Natural Resources; Outdoor Education and Outreach Coordinator at Texas Parks and Wildlife; Fish Biologist, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska; PhD Candidate in environmental chemistry, University of Vermont; Program Director, Newfound Lake Region Association; NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) Wilderness First Aid Instructor; Naturalist, Naturalists-At-Large, California; Program Leader, Wilderness Ventures, Camp Director, SLA. Squam Conservation Interns will receive the following as a part of this volunteer internship: * Scuba diving certification * Weed control diver certification * Lake Host certification * NH Safe Boating certification * NH Commercial boating license * Wilderness First Aid & CPR certifications * Housing with kitchen facilities * Travel reimbursement (intern location dependent) * Weekly Food reimbursement Internship Candidate Qualifications: * Must be 18 years of age by May 23, 2017 * Must be a competent swimmer * Able to lift 50 pounds * Able to carry and use heavy tools while hiking * Able to hike at least 8 miles in a day * Able to work independently and with a group * Available from May 23, 2017 through August 23, 2017 (interns can request special permission to leave no earlier than August 18, 2017, if they have school related commitment) * Must apply online * Must pass all certification exams