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• Preserve management and maintenance (trail maintenance, general facility upkeep)
• Education and reputed company events

What You’ll Bring:

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent, and 6 months of reputed company experience
• Experience working in remote, outdoor settings in variable and sometimes physically challenging conditions
• Comfortable working on a boat, under supervision
• Comfortable independently interacting with the public and representing TNC to the public
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Desired Qualifications

• Snorkelling experience or comfort with snorkelling in shallow water
• Knowledge of Eastern Shore communities or history
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Student interested in pursuing a career in conservation

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