Seasonal Positions Currently Available at Ottawa NWR
3 great reasons to work at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge:
- Working at the refuge can provide invaluable on-the-job experience for people looking to pursue careers in natural resource management.
- Seasonal employees get to learn about the western Lake Erie ecosystem and the challenges of protecting our natural resources.
- It is a great opportunitiy to learn about the different careers within the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Biological Science Internship
- This position is open to recent graduates or to students who have completed their junior year in a natural sciences curriculum
- The position is for 12 weeks, 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday
- Pays is $11.50/hour
- Housing is provided
- Job duties include but are not limited to: species surveys, invasive species monitoring and control, GIS data collection, wetland/grassland restoration, and similar projects
- Position requirements include being able to work independently and in arduous field conditions (hot weather, insects, uneven ground, etc.)
- To apply visit The National Council for Science and the Environment
Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) enrollees - apply March 1 - April 15, 2009
- Four positions are available starting June 22, 2009
- Positions last until August 14th, 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday
- Pay is minimum wage, $7.30/hour
- Applicants must be between 15 - 18 years of throughout the 8 week position
- Job duties may include but are not limited to: maintaining trails, equipment and facilities
- To apply contact Eddy Pausch at 419-898-0014 or at eddy_pausch@fws.gov
- More information about the YCC program (pdf file)
YCC Crew Leader - apply February 23 - March 6, 2009
- 1 position is available starting in June 2009
- Position lasts through August 14th, 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday
- Pay is $13.18/hour
- Applicants must be older than 18 years of age
- Job duties: Supervise 4 YCC enrollees while maintaining trails, equipment, and facilities
- Contact Eddy Pausch at 419-898-0014 or eddy_pausch@fws.gov
- To apply visit www.USAJobs.gov, job announcement number R3DEU-09-239687KB
- More information about the YCC program (pdf file)
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