Great Lakes Education Intern - ONSITE - Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge

Environment for the Americas; Basom (NY); On-site; USD 27,536 - 34,343; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

800 hours towards Public Land Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority

Job summary

A conservation organization is offering an internship in Basom, NY, for young professionals. The role focuses on delivering K-12 education programs and assisting with community outreach events. Candidates must have completed two years of college coursework and possess strong communication skills. This internship provides valuable experience in conservation and education, suitable for those passionate about the environment and working with diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Major field of study relevant to conservation or education.
• Knowledge of or interest in fishing and/or hunting.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support park ranger staff with environmental education for K-12 visitors.
• Assist with fishing and hunting education.
• Organize and facilitate community outreach events.
• Participate in visitor engagement and interpretation.
• Assist with data entry and record maintenance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Interest in conservation

Education

Completion of two or more years of college-level course work

Job description

Start/End Dates: March 23, 2026 – November 23, 2026 (35 weeks)

Compensation: $680 per week (based on a 40-hour work week)

Medical Insurance: Not provided

Application Due: March 1, 2026

Environment for the Americas' Internship Program seeks to engage young professionals in natural resource careers. Additional requirements:

• Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Be between the ages of 18–30, or up to 35 if a veteran
• Be willing to undergo a background check upon hiring
• Have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record

Note: A personal vehicle is highly recommended for this position.

Position Description:

The proposed duties of this position will include a variety of field and office work opportunities to provide the intern with a diverse breadth of experience that could be applied to future conservation-related positions. The intern will focus primarily on delivering K-12 education programs, assisting with recreational education related to fishing and hunting, and helping to coordinate community outreach and volunteer activities.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting park ranger staff in the implementation of Great Lakes environmental education programs for K-12 visitors and the general public.
• Assisting with fishing and hunting education, including instructing others in how to fish and/or hunt and how to identify appropriate species.
• Helping organize and facilitate community outreach events and volunteer opportunities.
• Participating in visitor engagement and interpretation, providing information about refuge resources and conservation efforts.
• Assisting with data entry and maintenance of records related to projects and visitor interactions.
• Work Products: The final work products will include:
• Data files are collected and enteredinput into our tracking systems to accurately track the number of students reached.

Qualifications

• Major field of study relevant to the position, including arts, history, or education
• Completion of two or more years of college-level course work.
• Knowledge of or interest in conservation, wildlife management, or related fields.
• Knowledge of or interest in fishing and/or hunting.
• Ability to work with people of all ages.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Good attitude and willingness to learn.

Interns in this program will receive 800 hours towards Public Land Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority. See below on information about:

Public Land Corps Non-Competitive Hiring Authority (PLC)

The Public Land Corps Non-Competitive Hiring Authority is a special hiring authority available to qualifying interns. The intern must be between the ages of 18 and 30 years old, inclusive, or a veteran up to age 35 and complete 640 hours of work on an appropriate conservation project to be eligible for this hiring authority. Upon successful completion of the PLC project(s), the intern is eligible for two years to be hired non-competitively into a federal seasonal, term, or permanent position. The applicant must apply to a PLC-eligible position advertised on USAJobs.gov and selected off a non-competitive certificate of eligibility. For more information, see DOI Personnel Bulletins 11-02, 12-13, and 17-03.

EEO Statement

Environment for the Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.