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Patuxent Research Refuge
Current Internship Recruitment
Current Announcements:
Wildlife Biology Intern
Environmental Interpretation Intern
Position Title: Wildlife Biology Internship
Number of Positions: 1
Salary: $150 per week stipend with dormitory housing; OR $175 per week without housing
Location: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, Maryland
Dates of employment: Runs August 25th, 2008 - January 31st, 2009
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 works closely with the Refuge Biologist to collect biological data on all harvested wildlife (primarily deer) during the hunting season, including sampling and monitoring for Chronic Wasting Disease. Must interact effectively with hunters, members of the cooperating hunting association, and volunteers to assure quality data is collected. Must be able to extract deer jaw bones and age deer harvested. 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 assist with other biological monitoring programs. Work schedule will include 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 August 05, 2008
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
Salary: $150 per week stipend with dormitory housing; OR $175 per week without housing
Location: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, Maryland
Dates of employment: Runs May 25th, 2008 - November 16th, 2008 (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.
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.
Closing Date: Received by March 31st, 2008
Contact Person:
Jennifer Hill
Patuxent Research Refuge
10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708-4027
301-497-5886/5898
Email: Jennifer_Hill@fws.gov