Texas Parks and Wildlife Department · 9 hours ago
TPWD - Intern I - II - III (Conservation Education Intern - Austin)
DW-TPWD Headquarters4200 Smith School Road
Internship
Onsite
Intern
0+ years expTexas Parks and Wildlife Department is dedicated to managing and conserving Texas's natural and cultural resources. They are seeking a Conservation Education Intern to provide hands-on experience in aquatic education, assist with resource organization, and perform data entry.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assist with updating and producing Conservation Education and Nature Tourism materials
Assist with compiling and analyzing Texas Waters volunteer opportunities
Assist with preparation and delivery of Texas Aquatic Science activities and textbook grant
Job shadow and site visits
Performs additional duties as assigned
Complies with Agency, Division and Department rules, regulations, and procedures
Qualification
Required
Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited college or university or recent graduate with a bachelor's degree or higher within the last 6 months
Minimum of 18 completed semester credit hours from an accredited college or university at time of application
Must have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 grade point scale or 'Pass' on a Pass/Fail system
Applicant must possess a valid State driver's license
Preferred
Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in science, education, or related field with 90 completed semester credit hours from an accredited college or university
Experience (volunteer or paid work) working with youth or coordinating group activities
Interest in teaching K-12 education, environmental education, environmental sciences, or water resources
Benefits
Generous paid time off
Group insurance
Retirement and pension
Frequent training and staff development opportunities
Longevity pay
Merit pay
Deferred compensation
Flexible benefit plans
401K/457 retirement plans
Direct deposit
Staggered work hours
Employee Assistance Program
Return-to-Work Program
Health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period
Company
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
The mission of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is to manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Craig Bonds
Chief Operating Officer
Cornell Richardson MBA, ASP
Chief Safety Officer
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