Refuge Management Intern
USFWS- Oregon Coast NWR Complex
Bandon, Oregon
| Job Type | Paid Internship |
| Salary Details | $2,000 monthly living stipend |
| Deadline | Mar 02, 2025 |
Description: The Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex in partnership with Shoreline Education for Awareness provides full-time (40-hours/week) PLC internships. Interns gain hands-on experience alongside park rangers, wildlife biologists and refuge managers. Applications due: March 2, 2025
Refuge Management Intern: Works with refuge staff to gain experience in habitat restoration, biological surveys and visitor services/facilities. This position is stationed in Bandon, OR at Bandon Marsh NWR. May 1, 2025- Aug 30, 2025
Duties include:
Identify, monitor, map and remove invasive plants to improve habitat conditions. Participate in coastal prairie restoration project at Crook Point (requires camping at a remote field site with no running water or electricity, ~1-2 nights/week). Conduct weekly nest monitoring of black oystercatchers and other on-going seabird research projects. Assist with bi-monthly mosquito monitoring activities. Assist with native pollinator garden and refuge maintenance activities.
Requirements:
- B.Sc. preferred or some undergrad coursework in biology, natural resources, park management or related field required.
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident under age 31
- Valid state driver's license
- Must be able to work independently and in groups
- Must have good observational and communication skills
- Schedule flexibility, including weekend, holidays and morning/evening shifts
Benefits:
- $2,000 monthly living stipend
- Free co-ed bunkhouse style lodging with laundry, wi-fi, utilities and more included (sorry, no pets)
- Professional development, training and networking opportunities
- Public Land Corps hiring status upon completion of full internship
- Work vehicle and equipment provided (Intern is responsible for personal transportation needs)
Applications must include:
- Cover letter that addresses the listed qualifications for the position of interest
- Resume documenting your work experience, education, skills, contact information, etc.
- Contact information for three professional references (must include email and phone).
Email application packet(s) as a single PDF to oregoncoast@fws.gov by March 2, 2025. Selections may begin before the closing date, we recommend applying early. To be clear which internship you are applying for, files should be named with internship type and last/first name:
OCNWRC_ranger_LastFirst
OCNWRC_refuge_LastFirst
OCNWRC_biology_LastFirst
To be considered, all packets must have all three items in a SINGLE PDF and follow the naming convention. If applying for multiple positions, submit each as its own application. Candidates will be required to participate in a phone/ MS Teams interview.
For More Information Contact:
Alex Cook
Refuge Manager
alexandra_cook@fws.gov
Oregon Coast NWR Complex
(541) 347-1470
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
| Category | Botany, Wildlife |
| Tags | Ornithology |
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