The Henry L. Ferguson Museum

Wants You!

Looking for a summer job that gets you outside and helps the planet?

Join the Land Trust Trail Dogs and/or Seagrass Water Dogs!

Seeking Interns April – October

Age Requirement: 14+
Rate: $17-$20 per hour (15-25 hrs/week)

Volunteer hours available for all ages!

Land Trust
Trail Dogs

Trail Dogs work on conservation projects such as invasive plant removal and maintaining wildlife sanctuaries on the nearly 400 acres of Fishers Island land preserved in the HLFM Land Trust.

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

• Cultivate native plants
• Manage conserved land
• Maintain trails and natural areas
• Gain confidence using hand and power tools

WORK HOURS:
(Mon through Friday)
9 am – 12 pm
July & August

Seagrass
Water Dogs

Water Dogs operate in and on the water! We conduct marine research and monitoring while paddleboarding, snorkeling, and working on boats.

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

• Assist in field data collection for eelgrass sampling, water quality monitoring, and seagrass mapping
• Participate in community outreach
• Maintain project materials, data logs, and data entry

WORK HOURS:
(Sun through Sat)
Tide and weather dependent
April – October