Position Title: Environmental Interpretation
Internships
Number of Positions: 2
Salary: $150 per week stipend with dormitory
housing; OR $175 per week without housing
Location: U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, Maryland
Dates of employment: Runs May 28, 2006- August 19, 2006 with opportunity to
extend
Qualifications: Must
have well-developed communication skills and leadership ability; be able to
work independently and as part of a team; experience working with children and
adults preferred. Bachelor’s
degree (or pursuing) in education, natural resources, or related field desired.
Duties: Provide
quality educational experiences for all visitors to the National Wildlife
Visitor Center and Patuxent Research Refuge through developing and conducting
interpretive and educational programs for all ages, leading interpretive tram
tours focusing on wildlife management and research, working with Scout groups,
and assisting with all operations of a visitor center. Work schedule will include weekends (two days
off during week), and some holidays.
How to Apply: Send letter of interest,
resume, and list of 3 references with phone numbers or email addresses
Closing Date: Received
by April 1, 2006
Contact Person: Jennifer Hill
Patuxent Research Refuge
10901
Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708-4027
301-497-5898