 The Wildlife Society has compiled a comprehensive list of wildlife-related internships with the federal, state and government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
Donwload the List of internships for more information, or search the descriptions below. Help us keep the list up to date! If you want to submit a position, or update the current information, email webmaster@wildlife.org Featured Internships The Wildlife Society Policy InternshipsThe Wildlife Society has openings for two Wildlife Policy Interns who have interest in wildlife resource and policy issues. Two 6-month internships are available every year from January-June or July-December at the TWS Headquarters in Bethesda, MD. Read more
Paid Environmental Internships - Real World Experience and Career Path
Campus to Careers (C2C) a program of The National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) continues its internship program to offer dynamic and meaningful opportunities for recent college graduates and final-year college students to engage in paid, environmentally-oriented internships with Federal agencies and private industry. Read more
Student Conservation Association
SCA offers internship programs for thousands of conservation students each summer, including housing and relocation expenses. Read more
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Don Edwards S.F. Bay National Wildlife Refuge |
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Federal Government Internships
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Location: San Francisco
Date: Not specified
Paid: Not specified
Application Deadline: Not specified
Eligibility: Not specified
Description: The San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex maintains a year-round intern program, offering qualified individuals the opportunity to gain experience in the fields of wildlife biology, environmental education or visitor services. For periods of time varying from 12 weeks to a year, interns reside at Don Edwards SFB NWR while supporting one or more of the National Wildlife Refuges within the Complex.
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Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge |
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Federal Government Internships
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Location: Mississippi
Date: Spring and possibly, summer
Paid: Yes; $100 per week stipend
Application Deadline: Not specified
Eligibility:
# Some experience or skill with woodworking equipment or hand tools would be helpful.
# Familiarity with and ability to operate small boats is desirable.
# Skill in identifying waterfowl, shorebirds, waders, and songbirds is desirable Description: As a Yazoo Refuge intern you would be working with wood duck box maintenance and production checks, passerine nest boxes, moist soil management, waterfowl surveys, and other wildlife-related work projects. Full listing |
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Alaska Region |
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State Government Internships
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Location: Alaska Description: Different internship programs available on their website. |
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State Government Internships
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Location: South Dakota Description: Lists some internships that are offered throught the United States having to do with GIS. See website for links and more information. |
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Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge |
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Federal Government Internships
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Location: Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge, Sussex, NJ Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge, Gardner, NY
Date: Summer
Paid: Yes (a stipend of $177 per week)
Application Deadline: February 1 (or until filled)
Eligibility: Applicant must be at least eighteen years of age, have the ability to work with minimal supervision, possess a valid driver’s license, and have good physical ability. Preference will be given to individuals pursuing a degree specializing in environmental conservation, wildlife/habitat management or environmental education.
Description: The refuge seeks to fill several intern positions for the upcoming field season, which typically runs from May through August. These positions would be directly involved in the research and field work related to the following areas:
Indiana Bat
Bog Turtle
General Habitat Management
Outreach Programs
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Federal Government Internships
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Location: Washington, DC
Date: Variable
Paid: See link for details
Application Deadline: See link for details
Eligibility: See link for details
Description: The Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) is the primary source for external recruitment for entry-level hires in the Forest Service. SCEP provides work experience that is directly related to the student's academic program or career goals. SCEP students may be non-competitively converted to career, term, or career-conditional appointments. SCEP gives students exposure to public service while enhancing their educational goals. A student does not need to be enrolled in the national Multicultural Initiatives to participate in SCEP, but many students enrolled in the Initiatives eventually enter the SCEP. For more information, contact your local Forest Service Human Resources office.
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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreaction Area |
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State Government Internships
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Location: California Date: 6 months Eligibility: See website Description: The National Park Service is looking for a highly motivated individual willing to commit to a six month internship tracking carnivores throughout the Santa Monica Mountains of Southern California. See website for more information. |
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Federal Government Internships
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Location: Various
Date: Variable
Paid: N/A
Application Deadline: Variable
Eligibility: Variable
Description: Links to job and internship work opportunities within the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Panama City Laboratory National Marine Fisheris Service |
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State Government Internships
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Location: Florida Date: Year round, around 4 months long Paid: No Application Deadline: July 4, 2009 Eligibility: Upper-level undergraduates, recent graduates, and graduate-level students Description: Throughout the year, a limited number of unpaid internships are available with the Shark Population Assessment Group. See website for more information. |
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
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Federal Government Internships
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Location: Various
Date: Variable
Paid: Yes
Application Deadline: N/A
Eligibility: Variable
Description: The Service employs many students in various career and educational fields. The Student employment program is a way to attract talented students to work with the Service and it's an opportunity for students to continue their education and apply their academic studies to on-the-job experience.
The Service has two Major Student Programs; student temporary employment and student career experience program, which are available to all levels of students.
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Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge |
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Federal Government Internships
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Location: Tyler, Texas
Date: There are four internships offered during the year:
* Winter Term: November 14th - February 13th (Application Deadline September 1st each year)
* Spring Term: February 13th - May 15th (Application Deadline December 1st each year)
* Summer Term: May 15th - August 14th (Application Deadline March 1st each year)
* Fall Term: August 14th - November 14th (Application Deadline June 1st each year)
* You should hear about the status of your application within 1-2 weeks after the deadline.
Paid: No
Application Deadline: Refer to the specific term Eligibility: You must have 2 years of college study in a related field (biology, zoology, wildlife management, ecology, etc.) or at least 1 year of job experience in a related field (vet clinic, zoo, etc) or 3-years of verifiable job experience in an unrelated field. You must maintain or have maintained at least an overall average of 3.0.
* Some animal care experience preferred
* You must be capable of lifting up to 60 lbs and in good health
* You must be drug free
* We are looking for individuals who are hardworking, dedicated and self motivated
Description:
* The interns will be working full-time Mondays through Saturdays, with light duties on Sundays
* All interns will undergo training on safety procedures, crisis management, and the rules of the road involving Class 1 Animal Care
* Animal Care: Interns will be involved in the daily care of the animals upon completing training including food preparation, cleaning, light maintenance of the caging, grounds, compounds, etc.
* All interns will be involved in Public Education involving daily public tours and educational programs
* Each intern will be responsible for completing an individual project, to be explained further upon arrival Full listing |
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