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The Chilcotin Ark Institute is located in the Chilcotin Ark, a unique place for nature and wildlife due to the diverse combination of ecosystems. We are committed to sustainable land management, stewardship and conservation of wildlife of this unique environment. To do so, we facilitate and conduct participatory action research and conservation projects. Your internship combines nature conservation with personal development and nature connection. During your internship you will experience a variety of fields such as invasive species management, habitat management, wildlife studies, proposal writing and eco-tourism by educating visitors and getting them involved in hands-on conservation projects in the area. Personal and professional development is a cornerstone of your internship with ongoing support on your journey. If you have a specific research interest or conservation project that you would like to conduct in the area, you have the opportunity to plan and conduct it as part of your internship. We work together with universities and facilitate co-op terms. Our ranch-based research centre and remote satellite research stations in the Chilcotin Ark in British Columbia, Canada are the ideal place to facilitate your project.

Job description:
Implement the Chilcotin Arks mission and objectives, involving all community partners
Coordinate stewardship and resource management projects
Develop citizen science projects for the collection of wildlife data, to educate guests and the public about conservation and get them involved in conservation projects
Collect and analyze data on wilderness trips
Respond to consultations and referrals and organize meetings with relevant stakeholders
Organize research projects with universities and other institutions
Manage ongoing stewardship and resource management projects, plan future projects and secure funding for the Institutes projects
Complete land plans including wildlife, land and resource management
Research wildlife studies that support regulation and management of wildlife

Requirements:
The requirement for staying with us is your commitment to your Personal Development and to contribute to the self-sustainable lifestyle of our community. You are ready to view challenges as opportunities to grow and learn and take initiative to leave your comfort zone. You are willing to work long hours of physical work when doing conservation projects and daily tasks which contribute to our self-sustainable lifestyle such as cooking shared meals, housekeeping and other ranch chores e.g. cutting wood, animal care and repair maintenance. These communal living requirements are in addition to the job applied for. They offset any housing, food costs and other opportunities.

Benefits:
Opportunities match responsibility taken and include attending external workshops and learning new skills and gaining knowledge

Hands-on experience and insights into Nature Conservation, contributing to something bigger and a positive change in the world.

Live by our Six Principles of Nature Connection, Nature Conservation, Personal Development, Self-Sufficiency, Empowerment, and Conscious & Aware.

Your Personal Development is the priority of your experience, so we facilitate the environment for you to grow and evolve towards your best self.

You become part of our self-sustainable community where we support each other in our goals and mission and share our personal experiences on a daily basis.

You will live and work in a remote wilderness environment and experience a self-sustainable lifestyle, where you reconnect with nature and yourself.

You create your own work schedule that meets your interests and moves you towards your goals.

Free room and board included.