What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fish and Feathers Internship Program position at Environment for the Americas?
Fish and Feathers Internship Program
We seek young professionals to engage in natural resource careers. The internship will support community outreach programs focusing on fishing and birding activities.
Responsibilities:
- Reach out to local communities through educational activities to increase engagement in fishing and birdwatching
- Create new materials (social media, educational games/activities, signage) 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
- Meet deadlines for Environment for the Americas program requirements
Qualifications:
- 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 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
- Interest in learning new skills such as rafting, canoeing, and kayaking
About this Site:
Acadia National Park is headquartered in Bar Harbor, ME. It has 27 miles of historic motor roads, 158 miles of hiking trails, and 45 miles of carriage roads. Visitors enjoy 18 summits, including Cadillac Mountain. Work is primarily in the field with long periods of standing and walking on uneven terrain in all types of weather.
