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Work with refuge staff on resource management duties: monitoring piping plover nesting activities, including dawn and dusk chick watches, assisting visitors in our contact station, conducting wildlife surveys, assisting with salt marsh research, controlling invasive plants, managing habitat for New England cottontail rabbits through habitat restoration, and delivering outreach programs to refuge visitors and beach-users.

Must be able to work under varied climatic conditions, including hot and insect infested environments. Must possess valid driver’s license.

Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge protects more than 5,600 acres of predominately coastal marsh in southern Maine. Refuge lands are rich in diverse habitats and wildlife. Annually, over 260,000 visitors participate in hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, photography, environmental education, and interpretation.

Internships last 12-weeks (40 hr/week) beginning mid-May through September.

Starting dates are negotiable.

College credit available. Arrange details with your university/college, and state your intention in your cover letter.

Salary/Housing:

$150 per week living allowance provided. Communal, co-ed government housing may be available or intern may provide own housing within commuting distance of Wells, ME.

To Apply

Submit:

(1) An updated résumé. All employers and references must include current telephone numbers.

(2) Two references who can represent your academic and/or work experience.

(3) Written statements addressing the four Qualifications and Requirements below.

(4) Current college course transcript.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Address packet to:

Internship Coordinator

Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

321 Port Road

Wells, Maine 04090.

Applications must be postmarked by

February 22, 2013

Qualifications and Requirements:

1. Knowledge of wildlife biology, ecology, botany/horticulture and environmental education through course work and/or experience.

2. Ability to speak to the public about wildlife conservation and management in formal and informal settings and the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

3. Ability to identify Maine birds, particularly waterfowl and shorebirds.

4. Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

For additional information:

call the Refuge Office at (207) 646-9226 or

send an email to karrie_schwaab@fws.gov