Patchen Miller Internship UVLT's Patchen Miller Internship is an annual summer internship opportunity. It is funded by an endowment established in memory of Patchen Miller, a remarkable young teacher and naturalist who died at age 26.

Summer 2008 Internship:

Patchen Miller Internship Application Guidelines:

The Patchen Miller internship at UVLT embraces the science and stewardship involved in conserving land and encourages opportunities for people to enjoy, explore and learn from conserved properties. A Patchen Miller intern has leeway to develop a unique program of work while learning about land conservation and gaining experience with a nonprofit organization.

Each applicant is asked to submit a proposal for consideration by UVLT that

• Serves the applicant’s individual interests and learning objectives;

• Furthers UVLT’s land conservation mission; and

• Draws on collaboration with teachers, naturalists and/or other professional mentors.

An intern need not have significant expertise in the work area proposed, but the work plan should be well thought out, with a timeline and measurable goals. The products of the internship can be written, verbal and experiential. There may be evening programs and slides shows, workshops for landowners or resource professionals, scientific documentation and/or outdoor events. Some possible internship themes:

• Develop outdoor programs for conserved properties – recreational enjoyment as well as teaching. (Could include mapping, signage, trail building as well as leading hikes, birdwalks etc.)

• Teach children and adults tracking & plant identification skills, forest succession, wetland delineation, invasive species, ecosystem analysis.

• Document conserved properties - assemble in depth baseline botanical information to allow an assessment of incremental change over time.

• Work with children and adults to sustain the Connecticut River Primitive Campsite program.

• Share storytelling traditions and myths about the natural world (especially our immediate part of it), and/or music, art.

• Link life in the Upper Valley to ecological changes elsewhere by examining migratory species, acid rain, etc. (This could eventually refer back to baseline information.)

Your application should include your resume and a brief letter outlining your interests and proposed focus of work. Based on your initial application, UVLT staff will work with you to refine your proposal to meet both your objectives and UVLT’s interests.

Applications are due by April 15th for the upcoming summer of 2008. Submit your letter of application to: Patchen Miller Internship, Upper Valley Land Trust, 19 Buck Road, Hanover, NH 03755 or email it to Peter Helm. Questions may be directed to Pete Helm, Vice President of Stewardship, (603) 643-6626 x104. or via email.

Other Internship Opportunities at UVLT
Other internships may be arranged on an individual basis where a candidate’s interests match specific organizational needs and goals of the Upper Valley Land Trust. Generally such interns are paid by third-party funding secured by the intern themselves, or work pro-bono in exchange for the professional experience gained. Those interested in offering their services to UVLT on this basis may contact Peter Helm, Vice President of Stewardship.


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