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Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever · 2 days ago

MN Conservation Internships

Multiple cities, MN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$15.50/hr - $19/hr

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever is offering a 90-day summer internship focused on natural resources and private land conservation. The role involves assisting with fieldwork related to USDA’s Farm Bill conservation programs, including plant identification and conservation planning.

Environmental EngineeringHuntingNon ProfitWildlife Conservation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct CRP status reviews. This would involve going out in the field to identify plants, assess the condition of the cover, and make management recommendations. This will require taking detailed notes and photos in the field and filling out documentation in the office

Practice certifications – reviewing seed tags from native grassland plantings to ensure proper species and seed amounts were planted

Attend training events and field days

Interact with landowners in the field, in office, or on the phone

Assist staff with conservation plans for Farm Bill related programs

Assist staff in hosting training events

Assist staff with easement site inspections/monitoring

Opportunities for personal learning. Your supervisor can help you identify skills you would like to learn to help you excel in your future career path

Qualification

Plant identificationArcGIS ProWildlife species knowledgeHabitat managementPublic communicationInterest in outreachGPS equipment handlingBasic ecology knowledgeWritten communication

Preferred

The ability to identify grass, forb, and tree/shrub species of Minnesota, or the ability to quickly learn the 25 most common native species found on conservation plantings

Willingness to learn all aspects of habitat related practices, soil health practices, grazing practices and other agriculture related topics

Basic knowledge of wildlife species and grassland/wetland ecology is desirable. Habitat management knowledge is a bonus

Good written communication skills – ability to take detailed field notes/documentation and convey information to others in writing

Experience using ArcGIS Pro, or other mapping software. Ability to comprehend aerial imagery/maps and navigate using plat books, onX, or other navigation tools

The ability to effectively communicate with landowners and the public

The ability to walk several miles through uneven terrain and vegetation while carrying GPS equipment and monitoring vegetation and habitat. Some conditions will include walking through 3-8' tall vegetation, while encountering mosquitos, gnats, and poison ivy

Interest in habitat outreach events and the ability to communicate habitat management practices with the public

Able to pass a background check to obtain USDA Federal Security Clearance

Must possess a valid driver's license