Forestry Intern

Forestry Interns will be hired to conduct the pilot project in each of the six identified neighborhoods in the City of Frederick, reaching out to neighbors, assessing trees for maintenance needs, analyzing potential locations for tree planting, as well as planting and maintaining trees. Forestry Interns will help to build capacity and plant at least 40 native trees in the involved neighborhoods each year, including street trees, on public land, and on private land where a three-year maintenance plan is in place. Forestry Interns will learn valuable competencies for their future careers, such as interpersonal skills when engaging with community members, professional techniques from working with local professionals, and hands-on experience with native species and maintenance plans. They will have the ability to discuss potential career paths, leading to further resources and opportunities throughout the community and state.

Responsibilities: Alongside the Project Director, the Forestry Intern will:

• Learn the benefits of trees
• Use selected items in the iTree tool kit
• Identify trees in need and provide maintenance as needed
• Discuss maintenance options with residents, providing maintenance services when
  needed
• Conduct outreach and pilot projects beginning in the Summer/Fall of 2025 and
  continuing through 2026 under the direction of the Neighborhood Forestry Captains

Qualifications: The ideal candidate, aged 14-25, will possess:

• Basic knowledge of environmental principles and concepts
• Established connections to and familiarity with at least one of the six target
  neighborhoods surrounding Butterfly Ridge, Hillcrest, Waverley, North Frederick,
  Lincoln, and Monocacy Elementary Schools
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative approach with community members
  and stakeholders
• Positive attitude and high energy with enthusiasm for working cooperatively in a team environment
• Strong communication skills
• A sound work ethic for working independently and as part of a team
• Reliable transportation to and from events/meetings
• Physical ability to conduct the basic elements of tree planting and maintenance