U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Cape May National Wildlife Refuge

Summer Internship Opportunity: Biological Science Intern

Biological   Science   Interns   will   be   selected   to   work   at   Cape   May   National  Wildlife  Refuge.    This   is  a   fantastic  opportunity   to  work   in   the  biological   field  assisting   with   various   wildlife   surveys   such   as   shorebird,   fish,   and   bats,  controlling   invasive   plant   species,   and   participating   in   other   salt   marsh   field  work.     This   unpaid   internship   will   provide   invaluable   experience   in   the  biological   field,   which   will   stand   out   in   future   job   applications.   Though   the  position  is  unpaid,  we  will  work  with  you  to  obtain  college  credit  if  your  school  offers  this  opportunity.  

 

How  Do  I  Apply?    

Send  a  resume  stating  your  education,  job  skills,  wildlife  experience,  and  summer  residence  to:  

Cape  May  National  Wildlife  Refuge  24  Kimbles  Beach  Road  

Cape  May  Court  House,  NJ    08210  Heidi_Hanlon@fws.gov  

Apply  by  April  1,  2017  For  more  information,  contact  the  refuge  at  609/463-­‐0994  Ex.  2372

Who?

Applicants must be willing to:

• work in hot, humid, buggy weather

• work early morning/ late nights

• be physically capable of walking in salt

marshes carrying heavy equipment

• be able to learn wildlife by sight and sound

• effectively interact with people

• be a team player

A biology or wildlife background is required.

Applicants must be able to supply their own

housing. All ages welcome.

When?

Apr 10 - Sept. 8, 2017

(Dates are flexible)

8 hours/day

Interns are needed for 8

hrs/day, minimum of 3

days/week, preference will

be given to applicants willing

to work 40 hrs/week.