Northern Forest Canoe Trail

Northern Forest Canoe Trail

Stewardship Intern Application

Performing valuable stewardship field projects throughout the 740 mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail.

Please complete this form and email it along with your resume and three references (contact email and phone number, a reference letter is recommended but not required) to

Please include your name in the email subject line followed by “Stewardship Intern App”

Applications due Tuesday, March 8th, 2016

Name:

Date of birth:

Phone number:

Email address:

Mailing address:

School:

Degree(s):

Current year if in school (freshman, sophomore, etc):

1.  This year we will have three stewardship intern crews:

·  Roving Crew: A three-person crew that will travel across the NFCT performing projects in each state. Projects will include but will not be limited to campsite installation, stone staircase construction, and privy installs. Three weeks of training, a majority of meals will be covered, $250 per week stipend.

·  Maine Flagstaff-Bow Loop Crew: A two-person crew that will travel between the Flagstaff Lake and the Bow Loop Trail performing general campsite maintenance and minor campsite and portage trail repair projects. Two weeks of training, majority of meals not included, $300 per week stipend.

·  Allagash Wilderness Waterway Crew: A two-person crew that will be focused on projects occurring within the Allagash Wilderness Waterway in northern Maine. Projects will be focused on portage trails and work will include stone staircase construction and the installation of erosion control. Three weeks of training, majority of meals will not be included, $300 per week stipend.

Please rank these crews in order of your preference:

First choice:

Second choice:

Third choice:

Please explain your ranking:

2.  What inspired you to apply for this internship?

3.  What outdoor activities are you proficient in?

4.  Do you have paddling experience? Explain.

5.  What are your career goals? How will this internship experience prepare you for your envisioned career?

6.  What skills do you hope to gain through a stewardship internship with NFCT?

7.  Describe your personality and the role you are most comfortable playing in a group setting.

8.  How would you describe your working style, both as a team-member and as a leader?

9.  Please describe your leadership experience. Can you give an example of a challenge you were faced with as a leader?

10.  Please describe your experiences with hands-on physical work or fieldwork.

11.  What do you think are the most important contributions you can make to the Stewardship Internship program?

12.  Are you currently Wilderness First Aid Certified? If not, are you willing to gain certification before the start of the NFCT field season?

13.  Have you spent a week camping before? If so, give examples. If not, explain why you would be comfortable camping out for a week’s duration.

14.  Anything else you want to tell us about yourself?