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Visitor Services Intern

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Position Dates:
Two positions available from ~mid May to August
*some flexibility in start and end dates may be available for well-qualified candidates*

Salary: $520/week, with remote housing provided

Position Description:
Looking for a challenging and fulfilling internship in Conservation? The Rhode Island NWR Complex is hiring two Visitor Services Interns to join a passionate and innovative team. This is a great opportunity for applicants seeking to advance their career in conservation science while protecting imperiled species and ecosystems on five national wildlife refuges in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex is comprised of five national wildlife refuges with two visitor centers and one contact station. Responsibilities include welcoming visitors to the refuges, providing outreach on a variety of conservation topics such as shorebird conservation work at Sandy Point Island, and with training - operating a motorized motor boat. Also includes co-leading school groups on field trips, assisting at the visitor centers, working with partners on summer interpretive programs, conducting visitation counts, trail monitoring/maintenance, and learning about the mission of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Requirements: 

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, as required by U.S. Government contracts
  • Must possess a valid driver's license
  • Willingness to become certified as a motorboat operator.
  • Have excellent communication skills and work well with visitors and co- workers of all ages and backgrounds
  • Physically capable of walking long distances on the beach (Sandy Point Island)
  • Comfortable working outdoors in all types of weather conditions (heat, humidity, biting insects, etc.)
  • Applicants must be a team player and be capable of working with partners from other conservation organizations


How To Apply:

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Positions will be open until February 19, 2025, or until filled. Email a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references to ricomplex_seasonals@fws.gov.


Please combine the letter, resume and references into one document, and name the file with your last name_first name (e.g., Doe_Jane.pdf), and include “Visitor Services Internship" in the subject line of your email.