Prairie Grouse Conservation Internship: Housing Provided

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center; Glen Rose (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite housing

Job summary

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose, TX offers the Prairie Grouse Conservation Internship from April to August, focusing on Attwater's Prairie Chicken breeding. Interns assist with daily feeding, habitat maintenance, diet prep, observations, and chick development under supervision.

The program provides a $400/month stipend and free on-site housing. Applicants must be 21+, available late March/early April through mid/late August, and prepared to work weekends, holidays, and in adverse weather.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in wildlife management, conservation biology, or related field attained before start.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• TB test within 30 days prior to arrival if selected.

Responsibilities

• Daily feeding and care of birds.
• Cleaning and habitat maintenance.
• Diet preparation and chick development assessments.
• Daily observations and progress reporting.

Skills

Driver's license

Wildlife conservation

Education

Undergraduate degree in wildlife management or conservation biology

Job description

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose, TX offers the Prairie Grouse Conservation Internship from April to August, focusing on Attwater's Prairie Chicken breeding. Interns assist with daily feeding, habitat maintenance, diet prep, observations, and chick development under supervision.

The program provides a $400/month stipend and free on-site housing. Applicants must be 21+, available late March/early April through mid/late August, and prepared to work weekends, holidays, and in adverse weather.