Field Biologist Internship

Wanted: 6 month field biologist interns at Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge.

• Two 6-month positions are filled each year.
• Housing and a $100 per week food stipend will be provided by the Refuge.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: On-going- (Contact us to find the available intern periods)

We are currently accepting applications to work as a field biologist intern at Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. Candidates must be at least a junior in college (college graduates and grad students also accepted!) and be able to work both independently and as a team player. Duties will include black bear research, waterfowl and wildlife identification and surveys, assisting with water level management, data input, habitat type mapping, and some general maintenance.

One or more days per week general refuge work may be assigned, including staffing the Visitor Center, conducting interpretive programs, mowing, emptying trash cans, recycling, or distributing brochures. Attitude and willingness to help in whatever way is needed by the refuge are major selection criteria.

To apply, send a resume and describe your background/experience related to the following:

• Field work
• Wildlife surveys
• Habitat type mapping
• Wildlife and plant identification
• Research project work
• Computer skills

Be sure to include your dates of availability and at least three current references that have a good working knowledge of your background and abilities as they relate to the position.

For more information, contact Refuge Biologist Dennis Stewart at (252) 473-1131 x 231 or Dennis_ Stewart@fws.gov.

E-Mail resume to:
Dennis_Stewart@fws.gov

or Mail resume to:
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge - Internship
Attn: Dennis Stewart
P.O. Box 1969
Manteo, NC 27954