Fish and Feathers Internship Program - ONSITE - Buffalo National River jobs in United States
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Environment for the Americas ยท 1 month ago

Fish and Feathers Internship Program - ONSITE - Buffalo National River

positionSaint Joe, Arkansas, United States
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$640/wk - $640/wk
workcardStart in 2026 Spring

Environment for the Americas is focused on engaging young professionals in natural resource careers through their Fish and Feathers Internship Program. The intern will support and lead community outreach programs aimed at increasing engagement in fishing and birding activities, working closely with local communities and NPS partners.

Environmental Services
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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 identificationFish & wildlife managementWatercraft operationBiologyCommunications/MarketingPresentation skillsInterpersonal communication

Required

Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
Have a valid driver's license and a good driving record
A personal vehicle is required 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
Background or coursework in Biology
Background or coursework in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences
Background or coursework in Ecology
Background or coursework in Aquaculture
Background or coursework in Communications/Marketing
Background or coursework in Environmental Science
Background or coursework in Recreation
Background or coursework in Interpretation/Education

Benefits

Housing

Company

Environment for the Americas

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Environment for the Americas works to connect people to birds and nature through education, outreach, and research.
dateFounded in 2008
location
Boulder, Colorado, US
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
http://www.environmentamericas.org

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Sonam Detso
Carbon Partnership Resource Assistant
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