What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fish and Wildlife Conservationist position at Environment for the Americas?
Program Overview:
A unique opportunity to engage with local communities through outreach and educational activities, promoting fishing and birding activities in national parks.
About the Job:
This internship offers a chance to support, implement, and lead community outreach programs at Environment for the Americas. The primary focus will be on increasing diverse community engagement with National Park Service partners during the program and beyond.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and execute outreach plans to promote fishing and birding activities among local communities
* Create engaging materials, such as social media content, educational games, and signage, to provide visitors with information about fish and birds at National Park Service sites
* Educate participants on regulations regarding fishing and ethical birding practices
* Establish or enhance fishing and birding programs at National Park Service sites
* Manage and maintain program equipment
* Meet deadlines for Environment for the Americas program requirements
Requirements:
* 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
Benefits:
* Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a team focused on natural resource conservation
* Chance to develop skills in program management, outreach, and education
* Potential eligibility for Public Land Corps Non-Competitive Hiring Authority upon successful completion of the internship
About the Site:
The primary duty station is located in Page, Arizona, offering access to lakes, rivers, cliffs, and canyons. Interns should be prepared to work in high sun and heat exposure, navigate uneven terrain, and lead visitors in these conditions.
A unique opportunity to engage with local communities through outreach and educational activities, promoting fishing and birding activities in national parks.
About the Job:
This internship offers a chance to support, implement, and lead community outreach programs at Environment for the Americas. The primary focus will be on increasing diverse community engagement with National Park Service partners during the program and beyond.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and execute outreach plans to promote fishing and birding activities among local communities
* Create engaging materials, such as social media content, educational games, and signage, to provide visitors with information about fish and birds at National Park Service sites
* Educate participants on regulations regarding fishing and ethical birding practices
* Establish or enhance fishing and birding programs at National Park Service sites
* Manage and maintain program equipment
* Meet deadlines for Environment for the Americas program requirements
Requirements:
* 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
Benefits:
* Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a team focused on natural resource conservation
* Chance to develop skills in program management, outreach, and education
* Potential eligibility for Public Land Corps Non-Competitive Hiring Authority upon successful completion of the internship
About the Site:
The primary duty station is located in Page, Arizona, offering access to lakes, rivers, cliffs, and canyons. Interns should be prepared to work in high sun and heat exposure, navigate uneven terrain, and lead visitors in these conditions.
