Environment for the Americas · 10 hours ago
Fish and Wildlife Intern-ONSITE- Biscayne National Park
Homestead, Florida, United States
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$688/wk - $688/wkEnvironment for the Americas is seeking a Fish and Wildlife Intern to engage young professionals in natural resource and cultural heritage careers. The intern will gain hands-on experience in marine and coastal resource management, focusing on recreational fisheries monitoring and sea turtle nest conservation.
Environmental Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conduct recreational creel surveys at local marinas to monitor fishing activity and compliance with park fishing regulations
Interview recreational fishers and examine catches to identify species, measure landings, and collect biological data
Provide educational outreach to fishers regarding updated fishing regulations when appropriate
Enter and manage collected fisheries data within the park’s Creel Survey Database
Analyze fisheries data to assess species composition, regulatory compliance, and fisher satisfaction
Assist with long-term trend analysis using historical creel survey data as skills allow
Patrol Elliott Key beaches to locate and protect sea turtle nests using predator-exclusion screens
Identify and document failed nesting attempts and potential causes
Conduct post-hatch nest excavations to assess hatching success
Accurately collect, record, and upload sea turtle nesting data into the park’s Sea Turtle Database
Support reporting requirements to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
Prepare and deliver a formal presentation to park staff and visitors summarizing internship work and findings
Qualification
Required
Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
Be between the ages of 18–30, or up to 35 if a veteran
Be willing to undergo a background check upon hiring
Have a valid driver's license and a good driving record
Pursuing or completed a degree in Biology, Ecology, Zoology, Environmental Science, or a related field
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable engaging with the public
Comfortable working on boats and in the water, including swimming and snorkeling
Able to work outdoors in hot, humid conditions with sun exposure and insects
Physically capable of fieldwork in marine and coastal environments
Outgoing, adaptable, and field-hardy with an interest in conservation and resource management
Attention to detail and ability to accurately collect and manage scientific data
Preferred
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish strongly preferred
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
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