Natural Resources Education Intern

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa; Bayfield (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is seeking a Natural Resources Education Intern for a school-year program at the Bayfield area hatchery and resource facilities. The intern will assist with fisheries, wildlife, and hatchery projects and coordinate with the Red Cliff Boys and Girls Club to deliver hands-on natural resource lessons to youth.

The role requires enrollment in school, being under 25, and willingness to engage in fieldwork and community outreach.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; general knowledge of natural resources helpful.
• Must be under 25 years old.
• Enrolled in school pursuing high school diploma, GED, college degree, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fisheries, wildlife, and hatchery projects.
• Coordinate with Red Cliff Boys and Girls Club to plan youth natural-resource lessons and workshops.
• Enter data and assist with field activities as directed by wildlife staff.
• Support community outreach events and develop a focused area of interest to produce a written product.

Skills

Youth outreach

Data entry

Fieldwork

Education

Enrolled in school

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Natural Resources Education Intern

LOCATION: Red Cliff Treaty Natural Resources Division, Fish Hatchery Office Bayfield, WI.

WAGE: $18.00/hour, 16 hours per week.

SUPERVISOR(S): Natural Resources Director, Wildlife Specialist

This is a school-year internship being offered by the Red Cliff Treaty Natural Resources Division. The internship will begin in September 2026 and last for as long as funding is available and there is interest by the student. Must be an enrolled member of a Native American tribe to apply.

JOB SUMMARY

Assist with various Red Cliff Treaty Natural Resources Division projects, including fisheries, wildlife, and hatchery projects. Coordinate with the Red Cliff Boys and Girls Club to plan natural resource related lessons and workshops for youth club members.

Examples of Duties

• Assist with data entry as directed by the wildlife specialists.
• Work with wildlife specialist to plan simple natural resource educational outreach opportunities for elementary and middle school students at the Red Cliff Boys and Girls Club.
• Complete camera checks and data entry of the Wildlife Program’s network of game cameras.
• Explore coursework opportunities offered by Center for Wildlife Studies
• Assist with community outreach events as needed, such as the elder deer hunt processing day
• Develop an area of interest and produce a technical writing product, such as a report, grant proposal, or scholarship application.
• Assist with hatchery, fisheries, and non-local being (NLB) responsibilities as needed, such as fin clipping, NLB treatments, and data entry.
• This is not an exhaustive list of the job duties, and some job duties may be assigned at the discretion of the supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

Typical Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE: No previous experience required. Some general knowledge about the natural resources field or experience working with youth is beneficial.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be under 25 years old
• Must be enrolled in school and either working toward a high school diploma, GED, college degree, or similar qualification.
• Some fieldwork may be arduous and require a certain level of fitness to accomplish.
• Must be able to be on your feet and walk on uneven terrain.

Native American applicants only . Preference will be given to Red Cliff youth, but other enrolled tribal members will be considered in the case of equally qualified candidates. Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply!

Supplemental Information

PERSONAL CONTACTS

Daily contact with supervisor, Treaty Natural Resources staff, and community members.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Some fieldwork may be arduous and require a certain level of fitness to accomplish. You must be able to be on your feet and walk on uneven terrain. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Duties will occur on forest lands, in streams, on Lake Superior, and in the hatchery setting. Work will vary with some time devoted to an office and/or garage (workshop) setting.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

The crew will often travel together to field sites within the reservation.

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE

The vision, goals and objectives of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa requires that the employee performs in both a professional and personable manner. The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. Any behavior or attitude that tarnishes the name or image of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.

This job description is subject to change at employer’s discretion, after consultation with the employee.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Human Resources Department

88455 Pike Road

Bayfield, WI 54814

www.redcliff-nsn.gov

[e-mail]

[phone]

The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act. All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.

All applicants for employment with the Red Cliff Tribe will be subject to the background investigation and other requirements of RCCL Chapter 43 and are under a continuing obligation to supplement this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.