STUDENT- OFFICE OF WILDLIFE

State of Louisiana; Louisiana (MO); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana—Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) invites students to join the Student Employment program. This program hires students at undergraduate or graduate levels in wildlife/government fields to gain challenging work experience while contributing to LDWF goals. Students must be enrolled full time and maintain enrollment while employed, with up to 20 hours per week.

Verification of enrollment is required. Applications will remain active for 90 days.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled full time in an accredited educational institution
• Enrollment verification required upon hire
• Student workers may work up to 20 hours per week
• No specific curriculum requirement for the office you work in

Skills

Detail oriented

Willingness to learn

multitasking

Independent work

Excellent communication

Integrity

Punctuality

Dependability

Positive attitude

Job description

LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology. The Office of Wildlife exists to provide wise stewardship of Louisiana’s wildlife and associated habitats and increase wildlife conservation awareness.

STUDENT- OFFICE OF WILDLIFE

The purpose of the LDWF Student Employment program is to employ students at the graduate and undergraduate levels, in fields of study that will be beneficial to LDWF while providing the student with challenging work experience. Through this program, LDWF hopes to encourage students to pursue wildlife/governmental careers. Students must be currently enrolled full time in an accredited educational institution at the undergraduate or graduate level and maintain enrollment at the University while employed at LDWF. Students can work up to 20 hours per week. Student workers are not required to pursue an education in a curriculum that is directly related to the office in which they will be working. In order to be considered for the student employment program, students must be:

• Detail oriented
• Willingness to learn new tasks and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently within departmental policies and guidelines
• Excellent communication skills
• Integrity, punctuality, and dependability
• Positive attitude

Verification of enrollment from the University will be required upon hire.

Students do not need to be registered during the summer sessions in order to be qualified for student status. However, if graduating in the spring semester, proof of enrollment for the fall semester must be received in order to continue employment under the student employment program.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE KEPT ACTIVE FOR 90 DAYS

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is a state as a model employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_main.asp

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY CONTACT:

Cassandra Louis

Department of Wildlife & Fisheries- Human Resources

P.O. Box 98000

Baton Rouge, LA 70898

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