Isobel Curtis

Experience

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  Vermont Center for Ecostudies

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Conservation Intern

  Worked on various projects, predominantly the Vermont Loon Conservation Project and Mountain Birdwatch. Majority of time was spent on fieldwork and data collection. Administrative components included scheduling lake visits and reviewing volunteer collected data.

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  Bates College

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Summer Research Intern

  Designed and implemented a three-month study documenting the extent of Hemlock Wooly Adelgid infestation at Bates Morse Mountain Conservation Area in Phippsburg, Maine.

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  Bates College

  Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

  Community Engaged Research Fellow

  Worked with local Whiting Farm to research the feasibility of using renewable energies such as geothermal and air-source heat pumps to moderate temperature year round in their commercial greenhouses.

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  Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area

  Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

  Assistant to the Director

  Primary obligations included independently designing and implementing research initiatives and facilitating student research projects on the 600-acre conservation area. This entailed working directly with students groups, researching and synthesizing information, data management, data analysis, and creating educational materials for various audiences. Finished products included a comprehensive habitat map of the property, establishment of long term forest monitoring plots, a study comparing data collected in 1995 with current conditions to elucidate pitch pine regeneration, and a story map displaying all studies conducted on the property. Show less

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  Salt Pump Climbing Co

  Sept 2018 - Mar 2020

  Youth Programs Instructor

  Plan and lead afterschool climbing programs for children and teens in addition to teaching private lessons.

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  Creative Trails

  Oct 2018 - Jun 2019

  Direct Support Professional

  Facilitated experiential education programming focusing on agriculture, arts, cooking, and the outdoors for adults with intellectual uniqueness at Creative Trails, a non-profit based out of Portland, ME.

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  Camp Dudley at Kiniya

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Farm to Plate Instructor

  Responsible for designing and teaching hands-on agriculture curriculum to girls age 9-15 at an all girls summer camp. Additionally, maintained a large organic garden that served as the foundation of all lessons.

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  Creative Trails

  Sept 2019 - Dec 2020

  Trails Team Lead

  Responsibilities included coordinating year round outdoor programming for adults with intellectual uniqueness, facilitating group dynamics, and leading the Trails staff team in day to day logistics.

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  Midcoast Conservancy

  Jan 2021 - Nov 2021

  Maine Conservation Corps Environmental Steward

  Facilitated the formation of regional volunteer trail crews, built a volunteer invasive plant monitoring program, organized two public hike series, and aided in property monitoring, mapping, and management planning.

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  MIDCOAST CONSERVANCY

  Jan 2022 - now

  Stewardship Manager

  Lead property monitoring and management of 15,000 acres of conserved land, coordinate trail work on 70+ miles of trail, organize two public hiking series, work with easement landowners, property abutters and other stakeholders, and spearhead restoration efforts of 1.5 acres of riparian habitat along the Sheepscot River. I also support the lands team with GIS mapping, data collection and management, and graphic design needs.