Natural Resources Job Board

 Internship at Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge

BIOLOGICAL INTERNS/VOLUNTEERS (3) needed for wildlife management activities and public use in southeastern Indiana. The intern (s) will assist the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff on Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge, which is overlaid on the closed Jefferson Proving Ground. Positions are available from April 2025 to September 2025.  Head starting and monitoring of the state endangered crawfish frog, breeding bird and acoustic bat monitoring will be important intern duties (40%).  Interns will assist with turkey check-in and hunter briefings (20%), invasive species control and native seed planting (10%), signing (10%), and help with clerical work, visitor check-in, special events and general refuge maintenance/operations (20%).   Successful applicants must be able to work well with others or unsupervised and endure inclement weather and rugged conditions.  Interns/volunteers must be dependable, enthusiastic, and maintain good humor while working early mornings or late evenings. The work could last 4 to 6 months depending on applicants. Volunteer interns would be reimbursed/provided housing.  Applicants need a valid driver’s license. Please send a cover letter, resume, and list of 3 references.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Dr. Joseph R. Robb, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1661 West JPG Niblo Rd., Madison, IN 47250.  Phone:812-273-0783; Fax:812-273-0786; E-mail: joe_robb@fws.gov