Natural Resources Education Intern - TWO (2) Positions

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:   Natural Resources Education Intern - TWO (2) Positions

LOCATION:  Red Cliff Treaty Natural Resources Division, Fish Hatchery Office 

                         Bayfield, WI.

WAGE:  $15.00/hour, 40 hours per week.  

SUPERVISOR(S):  Natural Resources Director, Wildlife Specialist

This is a summer internship being offered by the Red Cliff Treaty Natural Resources Division. The internship duration is expected to be 10-12 weeks, with a 40 hour per week schedule. Must be an enrolled member of a Native American tribe and at least 18 years old to apply. Two positions will be hired with this posting.

JOB SUMMARY:  Assist with various Red Cliff Treaty Natural Resources Division projects, including fisheries, wildlife, and hatchery projects. Coordinate with the Red Cliff Boys and Girls Club to plan natural resource related lessons and workshops for youth club members. Assist with supervision and coordination of younger division interns. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1. Assist with data entry as directed by the wildlife and fisheries biologists.
2. Work with wildlife specialist to plan simple natural resource educational outreach opportunities for elementary and middle school students at the Red Cliff Boys and Girls Club.
3. Assist with wildlife trapping and monitoring efforts
4. Work closely with staff across the Division to coordinate the schedule of younger youth interns
5. Assist with fisheries fieldwork, such as fish stocking, stream electrofishing, and checking PIT tag stations.
6. Assist with annual summer cultural events such as Language Camp and Wolf Camp.
7. Learn hatchery duties, such as feeding fish, cleaning tanks, and clipping fins.
8. Develop an area of interest and produce a technical writing product, such as a report or grant proposal.
9. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position.  The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Some coordination of younger interns will be an expectation of this position.

KNOWLEDGE:  No previous experience required.  Some general knowledge about the natural resources field or experience working with youth is beneficial.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

We are looking for active, ambitious team members who are interested in learning more about Natural Resource careers.  The ideal candidate will be responsible, dependable, and safe in the work environment.   

1. Must be 18-25 years old 
2. Must have a high school diploma at the time the internship starts
3. Enrolled in a college or technical school to pursue a 2- or 4-year degree, or a recent graduate, in natural resources, education, or related field.
4. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must maintain driver’s eligibility as a condition of employment.  Must be eligible to be put on the Tribe’s vehicle insurance policy. 
5. Some fieldwork may be arduous and require a certain level of fitness to accomplish.  
6. Must be able to be on your feet and walk on uneven terrain.    

Native American applicants only.  Preference will be given to Red Cliff youth, but other enrolled tribal members will be considered in the case of equally qualified candidates.  Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply!

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Duties will occur on forest lands, in streams, on Lake Superior, and in the hatchery setting.  Applicant must be able to walk long distances through uneven terrain and thick forest undergrowth.  Work will vary with some time devoted to an office and/or garage (workshop) setting.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:  The crew will often travel together to field sites.  Some vehicle travel is expected, though almost all travel will be within 2 hours of Red Cliff. 

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE:  The vision, goals and objectives of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa requires that the employee performs in both a professional and personable manner.  The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability.  Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. Any behavior or attitude that tarnishes the name or image of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered.

This job description is subject to change at employer’s discretion, after consultation with the employee.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: The following items are required for this position:  

1. Completed Tribal Application, to include work history and references, available on the Tribal website.
2. Tribal Background Investigation Disclosure; available on the Tribal website.
3. Consent to Release Liability and Reference Information Form; available on the Tribal website.
4. Resume, cover letter, required.

Please download the forms from the links below.  Complete the forms and save them.  Then, please upload and attach them as "other" attachments with your application.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Human Resources Department

88455 Pike Road

Bayfield, WI  54814

www.redcliff-nsn.gov

hr-helpdesk@redcliff-nsn.gov

(715)779-3700 

The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act.  All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.

All applicants for employment with the Red Cliff Tribe will be subject to the background investigation and other requirements of RCCL Chapter 43, and are under a continuing obligation to supplement this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.

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