AGFC Summer Intern | Part-Time

Location

Fort Smith, AR | United States

Job description

Advertisement Opens: Jan. 23, 2024

Advertisement Closes: March 31, 2024

Full Time: No

Salary: $13.00 - $13.00 Hourly

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

To be eligible for an AGFC Internship, applicants must meet the following prerequisites:

• Must have 60 hours of college credits earned by the time the Internship begins.
• At the time of application, must be a college student, graduated within the previous 12 months, or currently enrolled in a post-graduate program.
• Must have a 2.5 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Selected intern will coordinate directly with his/her college or university to obtain course credit for their work.  

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• A declared degree in a conservation field
• Have 60 hours of college credits earned by the time the internship begins
• At the time of application, must be a college student, graduated within the previous 12 months, or currently enrolled in a post-graduate program.
• Must have a 2.5 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
  

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

Required skills may vary depending on the AGFC position and division.  The following skills are typically required for conservation-focused AGFC positions:

• Knowledge of the procedures and methods used in documenting wildlife investigations.
• Knowledge of the equipment and techniques used to maintain buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Knowledge of fish propagation, harvesting, cultivation, and maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of tissue and blood sampling techniques used in collection research.
• Knowledge of agricultural methods and basic land laws.
• Knowledge of timber marking, land surveying, and other related forestry techniques.
• Ability to collect samples of wildlife, perform fish hatchery, prepare reports, maintain files, and present oral and written information.
• Ability to operate and maintain wildlife equipment.

Preferred Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Skilled in oral and written communication 
• General hunting and boating safety knowledge 
• Experience with canoes or kayaks, firearms, and archery
• Knowledgeable of native plant and animal species and River Valley/Ozark/ Ouachita ecosystems
• General knowledge of education principles and learning concepts
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities with peers, supervisors and volunteers
• Ability to communicate in a public forum
• Ability to handle and care for a variety of native species
• Proficient in various computer software programs

Position Location:
City: Fort Smith
Office: River Valley Nature Center
Division: Education

Job Summary:

The AGFC Internship program is designed to help students gain education and practical experience related to the conservation work AGFC performs and to meet hands-on training requirements necessary for students to earn their degree. This training is critical to students pursuing a conservation career and is often the deciding factor in gaining employment after college.

Typical Functions:

To be determined by the hiring supervisor.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

This internship will be based out of the Fort Smith Nature Center but will spend an equal amount of time in the west central region of 9 counties. The main "project" for this internship will be to prepare, organize and lead fishing camps, which are to be held in at least two counties. These camps are for youth age particpiants.

The intern will teach fish biology/anatomy, casting techniques & the difference between lures and baits. He/she will then take the participants fishing. Our full time and part time staff will assist with this project, but the intern will prepare the outline and take the lead. In addition, this position will help with the classes at the nature center such as Archery and Paddling/Fishing and may also assist with float trips. 

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:

None

Special Job Dimensions:

AGFC interns are paid $13.00 per hour and work approximately 40 hours per week (no more than 400 hours for 10 weeks).

Intern positions will be available through June, July, and August. Flexible work schedules can be established with your division supervisor.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

Please upload and attach to this application:

1. A current resume.
2. A one-page cover letter to include goals, interests, and how an AGFC internship will help accomplish those goals.
3. A copy of your unofficial or official college transcript(s). Official transcripts will be required prior to employment start date. 

IF THESE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT ATTACHED, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE DETERMINED INCOMPLETE UNTIL THEY ARE RECEIVED.

If you are unable to attach your documentation, you may email it to Sharon Morris at: [email protected].  Please be sure and provide the following in the email subject line:  position name and position number.   All documents must be received by March 31, 2024.

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Salary

$13 per hour