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US Fish and Wildlife Service Internship

Coordinates and conducts visitor use surveys; assists in development of refuge interpretive displays and environmental education materials; performs routine maintenance on visitor use facilities; conducts trail maintenance to include such things as litter pickup, brush clearing, and sign placement/ removal.  Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.  Interns may be subject of inclement weather, sunburn, minor cuts, bruises and insect bites.  The work involves bending, walking and a moderate amount of physical exertion.  Interns may be required to list objectives weighing to\p to 50 pounds and to use all types of simple hand tools when performing general maintenance.  Experience:  General knowledge of the principles of interpretation and natural history to enable intern to understand and perform assigned duties; public speaking skill or the ability and develop this skill. Pay:  Volunteer   Duration:  6-10-wk commitment, 40 hrs/wk.  Usual tour of duty will be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., M-F.  Some evenings, early mornings and weekends required.  APPLICATION DEADLINE:   Open.   TO APPLY:  Send cover letter and resume to Volunteer coordinator, USFWS McGregor District, PO Box 460, McGregor, IA 52157.  For more information write or call Tim Loose (563) 873-3423  ext 4 or visit web site at http://midwest.fws.gov/UpperMississippiRiver

 

 

 

 

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