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Wildlife Biology Intern

USFWS- Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex

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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

Wildlife Biology Intern: Works with a small team to collect data on nesting seabird productivity and other biological tasks along the Oregon Coast. This position
is stationed in Newport, OR. May 1, 2025- Aug 30, 2025.

Duties include:

  • Collect productivity data for nesting black oystercatcher, cormorants and murres by conducting on shore nesting observations of nearshore rocks and islands.
  • Organize, train, and schedule a small team of volunteers to assist in productivity counts.
  • Conduct nesting seabird counts on aerial photographs using GIS software.
  • Collect and enter field data using Microsoft excel, Survey123, FieldMaps, and similar software.
  • Assist refuge staff and volunteers in a variety of field work including invasive plant and habitat restoration projects.

 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)

HOW TO APPLY

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 [email protected]  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
[email protected] 
Oregon Coast NWR Complex
(541) 347-1470

When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email / cover letter where (tendersglobal.net) you saw this job posting.

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