Remote (school year), Aitkin MN (field season); Remote (school year), Van Wert OH (field season); Remote (school year), West Alexandria OH (field season); Remote (school year), Albany GA (field season)

Position Title: Conservation Intern 4 Positions

Organization: Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever

Location:

1. Remote (school year), Aitkin MN (field season)
2. Remote (school year), Van Wert OH (field season)
3. Remote (school year), West Alexandria OH (field season)
4. Remote (school year), Albany GA (field season)

Position Overview: The Forever Habitat Corps Conservation Intern will accelerate conservation outreach and technical assistance to 1) private landowners around climate smart conservation practices, 2) local school students through conservation programs like Milkweed in the Classroom and Journey to Conservation Careers, and 3) to the local communities through the Pollinator Habitat Outreach Program and Hands-On-Habitat events.  These internships are made possible in partnership with the USDA Working Lands Climate Conservation Corp initiative.

Duties: School-year primary activities will include 1) engaging with local school districts to promote and deliver conservation programs (Milkweed in the Classroom, Pollinator Habitat Outreach Program, Journey to Conservation Careers), 2) coordinating and promoting conservation outreach events (landowner workshops, field tours, learn to burn workshops, Hands on Habitat), and 3) collaborating with PF & QF delivery staff and the Training Program Coordinator to develop online, self-paced training courses (Habitat University).

Field-season activities will include assisting local PF & QF staff (Farm Bill Wildlife Biologists, Precision Agriculture & Conservation Specialists, Habitat Specialists) with: site visits, workshops, writing wildlife management plans, habitat assessments, GIS mapping, native seed mix design, wildlife/habitat monitoring, activity reporting, promoting climate smart habitat management through USDA programs and other conservation technical assistance to private landowners.  Activities will be centrally located near the designated city for the field season but may require some day travel to field sites.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in wildlife management, ecology, natural resources, or a closely related field with a minimum of 24 credit hours completed.
• Ability to work effectively with private landowners, governmental agency staff and conservation organization representatives.
• Possess skills or demonstrated ability to learn to correctly identify common native grasses, wildflowers, and other vegetation.
• Possess skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on a project with little direct supervision.
• Valid driver’s license with and acceptable driving record required.
• Must abide by all company policies, rules and safety regulations as directed.
• Physical demands include the ability to work in adverse weather conditions and the ability to lift and move 50 pounds.
• Some overnight travel will be required for training and orientation activities

Start/End Dates: September 2024

Salary/Pay: $260 Bi-weekly living allowance equivalent of $15/hr based on estimated 450 maximum hours for the length of internship

Application Deadline:  August 16, 2024

How to Apply: Please use the online application to view the full job description as well as how to apply.