Summary Resource Management Service, LLC (RMS) is a global forestry-centered investment manager with expertise in all phases of institutional timberland investing. Founded in 1950 as a consulting forestry firm, RMS now manages USD ~4.8 billion in client timberland assets as a registered investment advisor with active, vertically integrated forestry operations. Our investors are our partners, […]
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Intern, Nature and Biodiversity
Resource Management Service, LLC – Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Summary
Resource Management Service, LLC (RMS) is a global forestry-centered investment manager with expertise in all phases of institutional timberland investing. We are committed to implementing long-term forest management strategies that protect and improve the health of forest ecosystems while contributing to the economic and social well-being of surrounding communities. RMS is seeking an intern to join our Forest Sustainability team to improve our knowledge and documentation of biodiversity and ecosystem services in the forests we manage. The ideal candidate will have a passion for private lands’ contribution to environmental and social sustainability challenges and experience with field ecology and conservation.
Responsibilities
– Conduct field surveys to inventory and monitor various plant, avian, herpetofauna, small mammal, and other species in RMS-managed forests.
– Take environmental DNA (eDNA) samples and coordinate with another conservation organization for sample processing.
– Analyze existing and new data sets to produce concise reports documenting biodiversity for avian, aquatic, and herpetofauna species.
– Research climate adaptation strategies for known populations of species of conservation concern.
– Support the alignment of RMS’s ESG disclosures with the Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework.
– Assist with science communication projects and interact with various RMS teams and senior leadership.
Qualifications
– Completed or currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate-level degree in ecology, wildlife, forestry, environmental studies, conservation, or a related field.
– Strong commitment to stewardship and ESG principles.
– Attention to detail and ability to collect accurate field data in challenging outdoor conditions.
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ESRI products.
– Strong verbal and written communication skills.
– Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members in various locations.
– Awareness of regulatory and voluntary ESG reporting trends regarding biodiversity and nature preferred.
How to Apply
Please send your resume to [email protected] for consideration.
Job Categories: Sustainability
Job Types: Internship
Salary: $20,000 – $40,000 (salary commensurate with experience)
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