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2020 SCDNR Summer Internships: Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries

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Attention college students! SCDNR Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division 2020 internship opportunities have been posted. Completed application packets must be submitted no later than October 25, 2019.

 

Freshwater Fisheries Management Internships

Number of Positions: 10-14

Location:
Various locations in SC. Some potential sites are: Barnwell, Bonneau, Cheraw, Clemson, Columbia, Florence, Rock Hill and Walhalla, SC. Lodging may be available at some sites. Lodging will not be available at all sites. No pets are allowed in housing areas.
Compensation: Intern will be paid $10/hour and will work 40 hours/week. Employee will have access to a vehicle to be used for work-related travel ONLY. A personal vehicle will be required for commuting and personal transportation.

Duration: 12 weeks, mid-May to mid-August (start/end dates somewhat flexible) 2020.

Description: The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) seeks motivated individuals to participate in a 12-week freshwater fisheries management summer internship in the state. These internships are designed to give real-world experience in the freshwater fisheries field. The intern will assist SCDNR Freshwater Fisheries technicians and biologists with typical field duties. These duties likely will include, but are not limited to, electrofishing, gillnetting, fish propagation, fish stocking, creel surveys, fish passage assessment, habitat improvements, river and stream sampling, fish aging (otoliths), telemetry, hydroacoustics, water quality monitoring, outreach, boat and trailer maintenance. Not all tasks will be performed at every location.

Qualifications: Applicants must be currently enrolled in college and working toward a degree in fisheries management or closely related field. Recently graduated individuals seeking field experience are also encouraged to apply. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and the ability to clearly and effectively communicate and work independently with little supervision.
Work often will be at remote sites and in harsh conditions. Additionally, knowledge of fisheries biology and management practices is helpful.

To Apply: Applicants need to submit a cover letter, resume, 2 references including full contact information, and an unofficial transcript. Electronic submission of application materials is preferred. Please send completed application packet by October 25, 2019 to:

Lynn Quattro
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 167, 1000 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29202
803-734-9094
quattrol@dnr.sc.gov

 

Wildlife Management Internships

Number of Positions: 10-12

Location: Various locations in SC. Some potential sites are: Bonneau, Clemson, Columbia, Florence, Georgetown, Green Pond and McClellanville, SC. Lodging may be available at some sites. Lodging will not be available at all sites. No pets are allowed in housing areas.

Compensation: Interns will be paid $10/hour and will work 40 hours/week. Employees will have access to a vehicle to be used for work-related travel ONLY. A personal vehicle will be required for commuting and personal transportation.

Duration: 12 weeks, mid-May to mid-August (start/end dates somewhat flexible) 2020.

Description: The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) seeks motivated individuals to participate in a 12-week wildlife management summer internship in the state. These internships are designed to give real-world experience in the wildlife management field. The intern will assist SCDNR Wildlife Management Area and Heritage Preserve staff with wildlife management duties. These duties may include, but are not limited to, planting food plots and dove fields, herbicide application, prescribed burning, wildlife and plant surveys (i.e., black bears, wild turkeys, fox squirrels, red-cockaded woodpeckers, rare plants), feral hog trapping, dove banding, GPS/GIS mapping projects, equipment setup and maintenance, and property maintenance (gates, signs, clean-up, etc.). Not all duties will be performed at all locations.

Qualifications: Applicants must be currently enrolled in college and working toward a degree in wildlife management or a closely related field. Recently graduated individuals seeking field experience are also encouraged to apply. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. They will also need the ability to clearly and effectively communicate, and to work independently with little supervision.

Work often will be at remote sites and in harsh conditions. Additionally, knowledge of wildlife biology and management practices is helpful.

To Apply: Applicants need to submit a completed application, cover letter, resume, 2 references including full contact information, and an unofficial transcript by October 25, 2019. Electronic submission of application materials is preferred. Please send completed application packet to application to:

Tom Swayngham
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
311 Natural Resources Drive, Clemson, SC 29631
864-654-1671, Ex. 4
swaynghamt@dnr.sc.gov

 

Visit South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Job Openings for more information about these opportunities.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on South Carolina Wild are solely those of the authors, and do not reflect official policies, positions, or endorsements of activity or products by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

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