Biologist Technician Intern

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking a Biologist Technician Intern based in Lander, Wyoming. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity for students or recent graduates interested in careers in wildlife biology, fisheries, conservation, or natural resource management.

As an intern, you’ll work alongside full-time and seasonal professionals across multiple divisions within the Lander Region and statewide programs. This experience is designed to expose you to a wide range of conservation disciplines, including:

• Fisheries
• Wildlife Management
• Law Enforcement
• Aquatic and Terrestrial Habitat
• Information and Education
• Conservation and Hunter Education
• Habitat and Access
• Non-Game Wildlife
• Water for Wildlife Foundation (a nonprofit dedicated to improving wildlife habitat)

This internship is ideal for students looking to build field experience, explore different career paths within natural resource management, and gain practical skills while contributing to wildlife conservation in Wyoming.

Descriptions of positions and related disciplines can be found on the Wyoming Game and Fish Department website: http://wgfd.wyo.gov/gameandfishjobs/default.aspx

Human Resource Contact: Dezzaree Schott / dezzaree.schott@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• One of the intern position’s major goals is to provide an introduction to the diverse natural resource management careers available within the state’s wildlife agency and non-profit conservation organizations.
• Assist in water development project folder/file management for over 400 water development projects that have been completed in Wyoming and throughout the West over the last 30 years.
• Projects completed include guzzlers, windmills and solar-powered wells, spring developments, wetlands, riparian fencing, and off-site water developments.
• Projects are currently in various states of functionality and usefulness to wildlife.
• Coordination with federal land management agencies, private landowners, and non-profit conservation organizations on planned and completed projects is necessary.
• The intern will be responsible for the development and maintenance of an extensive project database utilizing Excel spreadsheets.
• Extensive communication with project representatives, sportspeople, and Water for Wildlife Foundation members via phone, email, and in person.
• In-field inspections of water development projects (status updates) within 150+/- miles of Lander, preparation of itemized lists of project repairs and cost estimates, and light construction repair duties, creation of files database and nomenclature system for files, photos, etc.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: 

Completion of sophomore or greater undergraduate coursework majoring in a natural resource management field. The student must be in “good academic standing”. Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, range management, biology, zoology, ichthyology, or a closely related field will be considered.

**Applicants must attach the following to their online application: 1) a cover letter that includes their college and career goals, 2) a resume (including 3 references), and 3) a copy of college transcripts in .pdf format.

**Must have a valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE: 

• Ability to read maps, utilize GPS, operate 4×4 vehicles, ATVs, and motorboats, basic carpentry skills, utilize Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Earth programs, and wildlife and plant identification skills.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The job may require occasional overnight camping in remote field sites (camp trailer and groceries normally provided by WGFD).

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• Housing is not provided.
• The position will be located in Lander, Wyoming
• Anticipated dates of employment are June 1, 2026, to August 31, 2026.
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to the appointment.
• Questions about the intern position, call Jason at (307) 335-2609 or email: jason.hunter@wyo.gov

Supplemental Information

040-Game and Fish Commission-Wildlife Division

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. 
 Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.