Wildlife Intern
AgReserves Inc. (Private) | https://www.agreserves.com/
Details
Application Deadline:
08/01/2025
Published:
07/08/2025
Starting Date:
between 8/15/2025 and 8/22/2025
Ending Date:
between 12/19/2025 and 12/23/2025
Hours per Week:
45
Salary:
$12.20 to $30.45 per hour
Education Required:
Some Undergraduate
Experience Required:
none
Location:
6900 Hwy 22 (Wewahitchka, Florida)
Tags:
Undergraduate Opportunities
Description
Deseret Ranches is seeking strong, hardworking Students for Wildlife Internships at ranches located in Florida. Internships are offered during fall and spring semesters, as well as during summers. Interns work as a full-time member of the wildlife team.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct field surveys for a variety of wildlife and assist with population counts and behavioral observations.
- Participate in habitat restoration projects.
- Collect biological, ecological and environmental data in the field.
- Use GIS tools to map habitats, food plots, infrastructure, and track wildlife movements.
- Enter and analyze data using software such as Excel or GIS. Assist with mowing and planting activities
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Available for 3–4 month assignments starting in January, May, or August.
- Basic understanding of wildlife management, ecological systems, and ranch operations.
- Experience with data collection and analysis (e.g., wildlife surveys, habitat assessments); basic GIS and mapping knowledge is a plus.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Physically able to lift up to 75 lbs, push/pull/drag up to 200 lbs, and work in leaned or squatted positions.
- Capable of walking/standing 9–12 hours daily and working outdoors year-round in all weather.
- Willing to work 45-hour weeks, including weekends and holidays as needed.
AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc is not sponsoring visas at this time. AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted. Compensation offered correlates to the current student classification or graduation status.
Additional Benefits: Temporary housing
Contact
Patrick Delaney
pdelaney@deseretranches.com (preferred contact method)