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Wildlife Management Intern- Birds, Plants, Amphibians, and Butterflies
San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Fremont, CA

Intern needed to assist U.S. and Wildlife Service at four very different Refuges in the greater San Francisco Bay Area from April thru August 2008, with possible extension till December. This intern will primarily work at the Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge, Ellicott Slough NWR, Salinas River NWR, and the proposed Alameda NWR but will also assist other refuges within the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex- website: http://www.fws.gov/sfbayrefuges/

Responsibilities include: Endangered plant and animal surveys (birds, amphibian , butterflies, mice, flowers and invertebrates), endangered and native plant seed collection, non-native vegetation removal, avian predator surveys, vernal/seasonal pool sampling, cross support with other Refuges, data entry, report preparation, GPS, occasional early morning/late evening/weekend work, and working with staff and volunteers.

Required: valid driver’s license; comfortable driving long hours in traffic; bachelors degree or near completion; general knowledge of biological data gathering and techniques; wildlife observation and basic plant identification skills; physical ability to use varied equipment, vehicles, and tools to complete field work; ability to work in harsh weather and steep terrain; basic computer experience.

Shared housing is provided at the Fremont headquarters and vehicle is provided during work hours only. Personal vehicle is highly recommended for non-work hours. $100/week stipend

Check back late November for possible winter internship openings.

Volunteers
Volunteers are an important component of the refuge's success.  They work alongside refuge staff contributing to wildlife management activities and a variety of maintenance duties. Please contact us for more information or to volunteer.