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Patuxent Research Refuge
Current Internship Recruitment
Current Announcements:
Wildlife Biology Intern
Environmental Interpretation Intern
Youth Conservation Corp (YCC) Intern
Position Title: Wildlife Biology Internship
Number of Positions: 1
Stipend: $200 per week stipend with dormitory housing; OR $225 per week without housing
Location: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, Maryland
Dates of employment: Runs March 4th, 2010 – June 25th, 2010
Qualifications: Must have well-developed communication skills and leadership ability and be able to work independently and as part of a team; experience collecting biological data in the field preferred. Bachelor’s degree (or pursuing) in wildlife management, natural resources, or related field, and field work experience desired. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must have personal vehicle, though a vehicle will be provided for official duties.
Duties: Intern works closely with a staff Wildlife Biologist and Volunteer to collect biological data on the nesting success of wood ducks using several hundred artificial nesting structures. Hens and young may be banded. Determines nesting success of other species of waterfowl such as black ducks, mallards and Canada geese on the Refuge. Determines nesting success of other bird species such as bluebirds, tree swallows, prothonotary warblers, purple martins, kestrels and screech owls using artificial nesting structures. Opportunities to participate in other Refuge surveys, including frog calling, woodcock and whippoorwill, waterbird and vegetation surveys. Assists biologist with various other responsibilities, including data entry, data analysis, and invasive species control. Must interact effectively with staff and volunteers to assure quality data is collected. On rare occasions, intern may be required to assist with various visitor services at the Visitor Contact Station. Work schedule will be standard Monday through Friday with federal holidays off.
How to Apply: Send letter of interest, resume, and 3 references with phone numbers or email addresses to address below.
Closing Date: Received by January 08, 2010
Contact Person:
Christopher Wicker
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Patuxent Research Refuge
12100 Beech Forest Road
Laurel, MD 20708-4036
Email: Christopher_Wicker@fws.gov
Position Title: Environmental
Interpretation Internships
Number of Positions:2
Stipend: $195 per week subsistence, dormitory housing may be available.
Location: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, Maryland
Dates of employment: Runs February 16th – May 22nd, 2010 (flexible to change)
Qualifications: Must have well-developed communication skills and leadership ability; be able to work independently and as part of a team; experience working with children and adults preferred. Bachelor's degree (or pursuing) in education, natural resources, or related field desired. Although a work vehicle will be provided for official duties, applicants must have a personal vehicle.
Duties: Provide quality educational experiences for all visitors to the National Wildlife Visitor Center and Patuxent Research Refuge through developing and conducting interpretive and educational programs for all ages, leading interpretive tram tours focusing on wildlife management and research, working with Scout groups, and assisting with all operations of a visitor center. Work schedule will include weekends (two days off during week), and some holidays.
How to Apply: Send letter of interest, resume, and list of 3 references with phone numbers or email addresses via email address below.
Closing Date: Received by December 14th, 2009.
Contact Person:
Amy Shoop/ Michelle Donlan
Patuxent Research Refuge
10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708-4027
301-497-5776/ 5630
Email: Amy_Shoop@fws.gov or Michelle_Donlan@fws.gov
Position Title: Youth Conservation Corp (YCC) Internship
Number of Positions: 1
Stipend: $225 per week without housing, $200 a week with housing
Location: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, Maryland
Dates of employment: Runs June 1, 2009 – August 14, 2009
Qualifications: Must have well-developed communication skills and leadership ability; Knowledge of first aid and emergency response; Skill in operating a variety of equipment. Ability to work with teens and young adults with a variety of needs, backgrounds, and skill levels. Ability to plan and organize work .Skill in operating motorized vehicles (must possess a valid driver' s license); Bachelor’s degree (or pursuing) in education, natural resources, or related field desired.
Duties: Youth Leader at Patuxent Research Refuge with primary responsibility for the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) with 6-10 youth participating in a co-educational, 8 hour/day, 5 day/week non-residential camp. Youth Leader plans work, sets priorities, and prepares work schedules. Assigns work, evaluates performance, advises, counsels, and instructs Youth Leaders and enrollees on work accomplishment. Incumbent supervises on-the-job training and work projects with due regard for sound management practices, including economical and proper use of supplies and equipment, efficient use of manpower, and safe practices which will provide field work experience in natural resource conservation.
How to Apply: Send letter of interest, resume, and list of 3 references with phone numbers or email addresses.
Closing Date: Received by May 15, 2009
Contact Person: Dionne Briggs
Patuxent Research Refuge
12100 Beech Forest Road, Suite 138
301-776-3090
Dionne_Briggs@fws.gov