Fish and Wildlife individual Placement

Opportunity summary

Term length

5/1/2024 - 10/30/2024

Application window

1/30/2024 - 5/9/2024

Location

Miccosukee Reservation, Florida

Hourly pay equivalent

$15.00

Project summary

The project will be in the Everglades ecosystem conducting field work and collecting data on the effects of hydrologic changes to tree island condition. Data will be organized and analyzed by the intern, who will then create a project deliverable that can be used to inform ecosystem restoration projects within the Everglades system.

Opportunity description

This position provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve locally with a partner agency completing identified in the project description. Participants receive daily supervision from a local mentor who works with the partner agency and overall support from Conservation Legacy staff. Service is generally 8-5 Monday – Friday but may vary. There is one opportunity under this announcement.

Benefits

Education benefit
Federal non competitive hiring authority
Mental and behavioral health benefits
Healthcare

Requirements and qualifications

Requirements

Age between the ages of 18 and 30 w/maximum 35 for Veterans with DD-214. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Agree to be substance free. Valid Driver's License.

Preferred qualifications

Interest in stewardship. Ability to work well with others. Other qualifications as outlined in detailed announcement.