The Visitor Services Intern will work with the visitor services manager for the Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex to communicate with the general public through outreach, natural resource interpretation and social media. This is a full-time internship requiring a 40-hour work week. The intern will be responsible for providing interpretation for visitors on the seabirds and marine mammals of Oregon Islands Wildlife Refuge at multiple locations on the central and south coast of Oregon both from headlands, beaches and via kayak. The intern will also help supervise and schedule refuge volunteer work. 

General Responsibilities (to include, but not limited to): 
• Assist with communication, outreach and marketing for the Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex through a variety of media. 
• Assist with social networking efforts for the Refuge Complex. Create posters, news releases and other marketing materials to advertise refuge interpretive programs. 
• Attend coastal fairs, celebrations and events to promote the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 
• Organize, advertise and lead water-based canoe and kayak interpretive tours through Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuges. 
• Assist Shoreline Education for Awareness with the development of natural resource interpretation programs. 
• Develop monthly work schedules for refuge volunteers and work cooperatively alongside refuge volunteers. 
• Provide interpretation on the seabirds and marine mammals of Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge using binoculars, field guides, spotting scopes, and portable signs. 
• Deliver evening campground programs for campers at Oregon State Parks on the subject of seabirds or marine mammals on a bi-weekly basis. 
• Speak with visitors about the purpose of the wildlife refuge, answer their wildlife and refuge related questions, and identify wildlife. 
• Help protect wildlife and ensure visitor safety by informing visitors of potential safety hazards and attempting to correct minor infractions through interpretation. Document illegal visits or trespass into closed areas. Interns shall not engage in law enforcement.

Preferred Qualifications (these are not required to qualify for the position) 
• Familiarity with marine and estuarine ecosystems. 
• Strong inter-personal communication skills. 
• Experience working with the media (press releases, interviews) including social media. 
• Motivated, energetic and detail-oriented. 
• Experience paddling in canoes or kayaks. 

Intern Benefits Include: 
• A taxable, monthly living allowance of $1,200. 
• Upon successful completion of the term of service, an award of $1,200. 
• Professional development, training, and networking opportunities. 
• Free housing at Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge including utilities. Intern will have private bedroom and wi-fi. Sorry, no pets allowed. 

Transportation Information: 
• Government vehicle is available for official work duties only. 
• Intern is responsible for personal transportation needs. 

Questions about the position? 
Dawn Harris 
Visitor Services Manager 
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex 
2127 SE Marine Science Drive 
Newport OR 97391 

Application Process: 
Send letter of interest, resume (email with attachments preferred), and contact information for three references to Dawn Harris by March 15, 2017.