Natural Resources Job Board

Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, Tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health.
Stewards in partnership with Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge (NWR, Refuge) are seeking an intern who will assist with water management and measurement at Arapaho NWR, compile data and assist with mandatory written reports, and engage in water infrastructure maintenance and replacement projects across the Refuge.
 
Position Responsibilities will include:

●      Weekly water measurement through flume staff gauge readings and other measurement tools (FlowTracker 2).

●      Reporting and compiling data in appropriate databases and reports.

●      Working with regional hydrologist on improvements to water measurement process.

●      Assist with habitat management through opening and closing of water control structures around the Refuge.

●      Assist with water infrastructure maintenance and replacement projects.

●      Potentially travel to USFWS Lakewood Regional Office and/or other field stations, such as the San Luis Valley NWR Complex to assist with projects similar to those above.

●      Assist other Refuge staff with water related projects or, if time/interest allows, participate in habitat or wildlife related surveys or other aspects of Refuge management to learn more about the National Wildlife Refuge System as a whole.

Housing is provided along with a living allowance of $600/week. Position is eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of AmeriCorps Education award is $3,447.50 (pre-tax).

Applicants MUST be a member of a Federally recognized Indian Tribe, Band, or Village; Alaska Native; or meet one of the following descriptions:
o   Persons who possess at least one-half degree Indian blood derived from Tribes Indigenous to the United States.
o   Descendants of Members of Federally recognized Indian Tribes, Bands or Communities who were residing on any Indian Reservation on June 1, 1934 – shown by completing BIA Form 4432.

Please go to the website to apply!