Rangeland /Wildlife Habitat Intern

Agency
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Location
Malta, MT
Job Category
Internships
Salary
13.00/hour
Start Date
05/30/2023
Last Date to Apply
02/17/2023
Website
https://fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/employment
Description
This internship will assist wildlife staff with collecting, compiling, and entering vegetation data on lands that FWP has an interest in. This will/ can include vegetation and compliance monitoring for new and existing conservation easements, conservation leases, upland and waterfowl projects and wildlife management areas as well as surveying wildlife friendly fences. There are opportunities to be involved in other wildlife work across the region including wildlife surveys, as well as being a part of a collaborative work environment with partnering agencies, conservation organizations and landowners.
Qualifications
SKILLS, ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE NEEDED (EDUCATION; UNDERGRAD/GRAD LEVEL): • An interest in learning more about Rangeland Management and Habitat Evaluation along with land conservation programs • Ability to work with MT FWP staff, agency personnel and private land managers. o Excellent communication and relationship skills are expected. • General computer and technology skills including GIS and GPS • Ability to be on time and have flexibility in schedules. • Interest and ability to work in rugged environments. • Driver’s license SUGGESTED/REQUIRED MAJORS: Undergraduate pursuing natural resources/rangeland ecology/ or wildlife biology degree APPLICATION MATERIALS/PROCEDURES (RESUME, COVER LETTER, REFERENCES, ETC.): Please provide a letter of interest, resume, copy of transcripts, and 3 references with phone numbers and email addresses to Cora Knowles (cora.knowles@mt.gov ) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: (; HOUSING OF ANY KIND PROVIDED OR POSSIBLY AVAILABLE I.E. TRAILER, FREE CAMP SPOT, BASEMENT APARTMENT, EXTRA SLEEPING ROOM, ETC.) Housing may be provided in a camper.
Contact Person
Cora Knowles
Contact eMail
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