Environment for the Americas · 1 month ago
Fish and Feathers Internship Program - ONSITE - Fort Washington Park
Fort Washington, Maryland, United States
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$640/wk - $640/wk
Start in 2026 SpringEnvironment for the Americas is dedicated to providing talented interns to support national park partners. The Fish and Feathers Internship Program focuses on community outreach related to fishing and birding activities, aiming to enhance diverse community engagement with the National Park Service.
Environmental Services
No H1B
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
Required
Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
Have a valid driver's license and a good driving record
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
Preferred
Interest in learning new skills such as rafting, canoeing, and kayaking
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
Benefits
Housing
480 hours towards Public Land Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority
Company
Environment for the Americas
Environment for the Americas works to connect people to birds and nature through education, outreach, and research.
Founded in 2008
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Sonam Detso
Carbon Partnership Resource Assistant
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