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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 August 31th, 2009 - January 30th, 2010
Qualifications: Must have well-developed communication skills and leadership ability and be able to work independently and as part of a team; experience working with hunters at hunter check stations preferred. Bachelor’s degree (or pursuing) in wildlife management, natural resources, or related field, and field work experience are desired. Although a work vehicle will be provided for official duties, applicants must have a personal vehicle.
Duties: Intern will work at the Hunting Control Station to process hunters by checking them in and out of the Refuge daily (except Sundays) during hunting season (September 1 – January 30); open Hunting Control Station early in the morning before sunrise and close it in the evening after sunset; be able to collect biological data on all harvested wildlife (primarily deer and waterfowl) during the hunting season, including collecting tissue samples for Chronic Wasting Disease monitoring; and must be able to extract deer jaw bones and age harvested deer; and must interact effectively with hunters, members of the cooperating hunting association, and volunteers to assure quality data is collected. Intern will also be responsible for summarizing and analyzing harvest data and communicating regularly with the Refuge Biologist. During slow periods at the Hunting Control Station, intern will be required to assist with various visitor services at the Visitor Contact Station. Intern will also be able to assist with other biological monitoring programs. Work schedule will be 40 hours a week, including weekends (two days off during week).
How to Apply: Send letter of interest, resume, and 3 references with phone numbers or email addresses to address below.
Closing Date: Received by July 27th, 2009
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: $200 per week subsistence 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 September 8th - December 5th, 2009 (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 August 10, 2009.
Contact Person:
Michelle Donlan
Patuxent Research Refuge
10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708-4027
301-497-5898/ 5630
Email: 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