Deadline: Sun, 03/05/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Georgia Location Detail: Townsend Job Description: Summer interns (3-4) are hired to work and live on Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge is only accessible by boat - boat transportation provided). Majority of responsibilities involve monitoring threatened loggerhead sea turtle nests. Duties include: locating sea turtle nests, installing predator controls, inventorying nests, collecting, recording, and inputting data into seaturtle.org. Interns may participate in education/outreach, invasive species monitoring, shorebird surveys, control for feral hogs and invasive plants, and trail maintenance. Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen. A valid driver's license is required. Able to work independently and as a team member. Able to carry out instructions in a timely and efficient manner. Able to conduct strenuous work outdoors in rough summer weather conditions of coastal Georgia. Conditions include but are not limited to: extreme heat, long periods in the sun, and exposure to biting insects. Able to work with the public, other refuge personnel, and public figures in a professional manner. Safely operate Kawasaki UTVs. Miscellaneous: Start Date: Early May (or sooner for those who are not in school) End Date: Mid-August (or later pending availability) Work Schedule: 10 days on the island working with 4 days off. Salary: Volunteer Benefits: Free quality housing on and off island provided (includes AC, washer/dryer, full kitchen). Off island housing is located at Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge, Townsend, GA. Quality work experience on a beautiful Georgia barrier island. How to Apply: Submit application package including cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. Email applications accepted. Please submit to Chuck_Hayes@fws.gov. Application Deadline: Application packet must be received by COB on 3/5/2022. For questions regarding these vacancies, please email Chuck Hayes, Supervisory Wildlife Biologist, Chuck_Hayes@fws.gov Website: www.fws.gov/refuge/blackbeard_island
