Internships
Internships with the Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) are designed to introduce college students to the work of land conservation and environmental education in the Thousand Islands region. Each summer, TILT offers multiple paid internship positions, which are a great way for students to gain experience and contribute to their community.
Internship opportunities are generally posted in January of each year, with applications due by mid-March.
Summer Land Stewards (SLS)
Summer Land Stewards (SLS) of the Thousand Islands Land Trust are hired each summer to provide essential support to Stewardship Staff
Good conservation of lands requires good stewardship, or the active management of the land to ensure its health and vitality for the future. The Thousand Islands Land Trust has a Stewardship team, who work year round to care for TILT’s Preserves, as well as monitor TILT’s Conservation Easement lands. Stewardship activities include trail clearing and marking, grasslands management and restoration, combating invasive species, enhancing wildlife and bird habitats, and ensuring compliance with Conservation Easement terms.
With over 14,000 acres to care for, TILT can’t be everywhere at once. That’s why we rely on our dedicated Stewardship Volunteers to help maintain trails across the region. These volunteers make sure trails are always open and accessible to the public. They also keep an eye out for invasive species, monitor the health of our Preserves and participate in larger amenity projects.
You too can help steward your favorite preserve & trail! Check out our upcoming volunteer opportunities and sign up today!
The Education and Outreach Intern (EOI)
The Education and Outreach Intern (EOI) works closely with TILT’s Community Engagement Coordinator and Communications Specialist.
In this role, the EOI intern will help facilitate our summer TILTreks programs, help coordinate events, and aid in the management of TILT’s social media and communications. This internship is made possible by the Fresh Sound Foundation.
The Kenneth Deedy Environmental Intern
The Kenneth Deedy Environmental Intern works with TILT, Save The River (STR), and the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center (MACNC)
The Deedy interns works with all three environmental, nonprofit organizations through a comprehensive experience in environmental stewardship and education in the Thousand Islands. Spending three weeks at each organization, the intern will spend their summer immersed in environmental education programming, hands-on stewardship, and marketing and outreach efforts.
This internship is made possible by Kenneth Deedy, the Northern New York Community foundation, and many generous donors.
Current Opportunities
No Internships are Currently Available
Internship opportunities are generally posted in January of each year, with applications due by mid-March.