Natural Resource Management Assistant – Big Bend National PArk

The intern will assist in habitat assessment of Yellow-billed cuckoos during the breeding season. This work is important to support the recovery of this threatened species in the park. Monitoring and comparing results from the past two years will allow the park to quantify the need for and impact of restoration projects. Habitat assessments require identifying dominant vegetation and estimating relative cover percentage of that vegetation. The intern will enter survey data into standardized spreadsheets, create survey detection maps in ArcGIS, and create a report for park staff.

Qualifications:

• Must be a student in an accredited college with a graduation date after the internship end date.
• Familiarity with the ArcGIS Online (including Survey123 or the Field Maps app).
• Experience hiking, camping, and navigating in the backcountry
• Experience monitoring vegetation conditions; identifying wildlife, including mammals and birds; conducting environmental monitoring (e.g. water or air quality tests).

Time Frame

June 2, 2025 – August 25, 2025 (12 weeks)

Mosaics in Science seeks to engage ethnically and racially diverse young professionals in natural resource careers.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
• Must be 18-30 in age.
• A personal vehicle is recommended for this position.
• Must have a valid driver’s license to drive a government vehicle