National Wildlife Refuge Recreation/Education Internship or Volunteer

2 Positions: To be filled ASAP

Spring (Mar-May), Summer (Jun-Aug), Fall (Sep-Nov) and Winter (Dec-Feb) positions available

Qualifications: A good background in wildlife biology or other natural resource areas, and experience working with the public or good people skills.

Duties & Responsibilities: Internships provide valuable hands-on experience in the many activities of a Refuge, such as public use services, environmental education, and biology. Duties and approximate time allocations include: 50% staffing the visitor center and bookstore; 20% outreach program - materials, displays, programs; 20% maintenance; and 10% administrative and biological support.

Days/Hours: 12 week position, 40 hours/week include weekends & holidays

Expense Allocation: $120 per week with free onsite housing

About the Refuge
Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge, operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is located at the bottom of the Delmarva (Delaware-Maryland-Virginia) Peninsula just north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. The refuge is a major stopover area for migratory songbirds and raptors in the spring and fall. The refuge has wildlife observation areas, walking trails, and a visitor center.

Seasonal Highlights
Spring - Fisherman Island interpretive tours, International Migratory Bird bay, school outreach.
Summer - Nesting shorebirds and pelicans, outreach to tourists, butterflies
Fall - Birding Festival, deer hunt, Fisherman Island tours, bird and monarch butterfly migration
Winter - Fisherman Island interpretive tours, wintering woodcock, school outreach

Email, Fax or mail resume to:
Eastern Shore of Virginia NWR
5003 Hallett Circle
Cape Charles, VA 23310
Phone: 757-331-2760
Fax Number; 757-331-3424
Email: yvonne_schultz@bfws.gov