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Environment for the Americas · 4 weeks ago

Fish and Feathers Internship Program - ONSITE - Springfield Armory National Historic Site

Springfield, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$640/wk - $640/wk

Start in 2026 Spring

Environment for the Americas is seeking interns for the Fish and Feathers Internship Program at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site. The role focuses on engaging local communities through fishing and birding activities, supporting outreach programs, and developing educational materials.

Environmental Services

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Reach out to local communities through outreach and educational activities to increase engagement in fishing and birdwatching

Create new materials (i.e., social media, educational games/activities, signage, etc.) to provide visitors with information about fish and birds at the NPS site

Understand regulations regarding fishing and ethical birding and communicate this information to participants

Establish or build upon fishing and birding programs at the NPS site

Manage and maintain program equipment

Host World MIgratory Bird Day Event

Meet deadlines for Environment for the Americas program requirements

Qualification

Field operationsFishing regulationsBird identificationInterpersonal skillsPresentation skillsRaftingCanoeingKayakingCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident

Have a valid driver's license and a good driving record

A personal vehicle is recommended for this position

Ability to hike and conduct field operations as part of a team and/or independently in an outdoor setting

Experience giving presentations and ability to learn new skills and transfer the knowledge to participants

Interest in learning fishing regulations and bird identification for program development and implementation

Ability to learn methods employed in fish and wildlife management

Strong interpersonal, oral, listening, and written communication skills

Interest in learning new skills such as rafting, canoeing, and kayaking

Preferred

Successful candidates will have a background and/or coursework in the following areas or a strong interest in the outdoors with experience fishing and/or birdwatching

Biology

Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences

Ecology

Aquaculture

Communications/Marketing

Environmental Science

Recreation

Interpretation/Education