New Mexico Restoration Specialist Internship

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Location: 1 position Taos, New Mexico

START DATE: Negotiable, target start date is May 1st – May 30th, 2024.

END DATE: Negotiable, but target is August 1st – August 31st, 2024.

Pheasants Forever is seeking interested people for a seasonal position located in Taos, New Mexico. This seasonal position will be working directly with Pheasants Forever, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Intermountain West Joint Venture, and other partner staff to assist in habitat projects in Taos, on the Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument and other nearby areas. This position will be needed from approximately May to August (negotiable). Day to day supervision will come from PF, BLM, and partner staff.

We are looking for motivated individuals with the ability to work long hours in the field during peak field season.  Knowledge of and passion for wildlife management, natural resources management, conservation, and working lands is sought. Work will involve mostly field work but also some office work. Field work will involve driving highway and off-road vehicles and traversing rugged terrain on foot. A valid driver’s license is required.

This is a demanding but rewarding job. The right individual will gain incredible experience working with landowners, resource personnel from several agencies, and volunteers while building, enhancing and maintaining conservation projects and wildlife habitat.

Qualifications Needed

• Able to work outdoors
• Knowledge of vegetation monitoring practices
• Ability to use GPS units
• Valid driver’s license
• Excellent communication
• Able to work with an interdisciplinary team
• Accept varied and changing responsibilities in the job, develop and sustain cooperative working relationships with partner agencies and the public.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Project monitoring- Assist Taos BLM resource staff with monitoring on previously completed and upcoming projects including wildlife fencing, maintenance and building water catchments and monitoring aquatic projects.
• Field work- Assist Taos District BLM staff and partner agency staff with field work including but not limited to- fence removal, building water catchments, and habitat structure improvements.
• Contractor oversight- inspecting contractors work and documenting by photos and write ups if project specifications are being met.
• Install and maintain project signage

Applicants are encouraged to explore these resources to learn more about the BLM-IWJV- PF partnership’s work:

• Inflation Reduction Act Will Fund Landscape Restoration
• Annual report for Partnering to Conserve Sagebrush Rangelands
• Pheasant Forever homepage

SALARY: Up to $20 per hour (based on experience)