The Service provides unparralleled opportunities to conserve the nature of America on some of the most awe-inspiring lands in the nation.

From Alaska’s tundra, to Maine’s rocky coastline, and all places in between, our national wildlife refuges, fish atcheries, law enforcement offices, ecological field stations, and Washington and regional offices, offer everyone opportunities to shape their careers while working for the Service.

Whether you are currently a Service employee or just interested in becoming one of us, we invite you to explore and learn more about what we have to offer as Your Employer of Choice!

 

Availability of internship opportunities vary each year depending on budgets.

Attention: College Students and Recent Graduates
Each year, the refuge offers internships to college students interested in pursuing a career in the field of natural resources or environmental education. Typically, internships are hosted during the summer months, but may also be hosted during the spring, fall or winter if a qualified applicant is interested.

An intern is a college student or recent graduate that works full-time for 12 weeks or more to acquire experience or college credit. Interns may be provided with housing, if needed, and will receive a stipend or additional funding.

Read below for personal experiences from some of our past interns.

Kristi Pupak
University of Wisconsin - Steven’s Point
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Mariah Cook
Northland College, Ashland, WI
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Visitor Services (Environmental Education / Interpretation)
Typically available during summer.  Interns will receive hands on, real world experience working with and assisting professionals regarding environmental education, interpretation and visitor services in a variety of tasks. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting public at the  Visitor Center discover our Regional visitor information services, interactive exhibits, five-story observation tower, two learning classrooms, 110 seat auditorium, boardwalk and interpretive trails!  Assisting with development of visitor information, helping plan and facilitate special events, and assisting with recreation planning. Independent Study Projects and college credits available.  Schedule will include some weekend duties with other staff members. 

To learn more about environmental education / interpretation internships offered at the refuge, please contact Kevin Lowry at 715-685-2645 or kevin_lowry@fws.gov

Biological Internships
Typically available during summer.  Responsibilities may include exotic species control, trail maintenance, boundary posting, mowing and repairing public use structures, possible bird banding. In addition, experience assisting with biological surveys and research may be provided.

To learn more about biological internships offered at the Refuge, please contact fish and wildlife biologist, Mike Mlynarek at 715-685-2666 or mike_mlynarek@fws.gov