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EDWARD R. HALL/ROBERT R. HANNA SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
The objective of the scholarship is to acknowledge students for their academic and personal accomplishments in the field of conservation and/or natural resources.

ELIGIBILITY
The applicant must:
1.be a full-time student in good standing at any New Jersey accredited university/college, or a resident of New Jersey attending any accredited out-of-state university/college; and
2.have successfully completed, or will complete by the award date, at least two semesters of study;and
3.be an undergraduate enrolled in a curriculum related to natural resources including but not limited to: agriculture, agronomy, conservation, ecology, environmental science, fisheries,forestry, geography, journalism, plant science, soil science, and/or wildlife. Other areas related to conservation may also qualify.

AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP
A $1,000 Scholarship will be awarded in memory of Edward R. Hall and Robert R. Hanna.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 6, 2019

HOW TO APPLY:
Mail the completed application form, the current university/college transcript, a list of clubs and/or organizations related to conservation and natural resources, a one-page essay that states your qualification, a list of experiences related to conservation and/or natural resources, and a list of two references with complete contact information to the address below:

FIRMAN E. BEAR CHAPTER, SWCS
C/O USDA-NRCS
220 DAVIDSON AVE, 4TH FLOOR
SOMERSET, NJ 08873

The application must be postmarked by May 6, 2019. The award will be announced by May 30, 2019.

NJSWCS Scholarship Application

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This course will teach key concepts in curriculum development and pedagogy to create interactive and engaging teaching modules that explore insect and wildlife behavior, life history and ecology. Students will learn entomology and wildlife fundamentals and will develop their own educational units.

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Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research, Inc. is offering summer internships in wildlife rehabilitation during the 2018 nesting bird season. A limited number of full-season (12 week) internships with stipends may be available. Full season, six-week and part-time volunteer internships are also offered.

Interns work in the Wild Bird Clinic and along with the permanent staff care for the hatching year and adult birds admitted during the summer. Full season interns are expected to contribute 40+ hours / week for a minimum of 12 weeks. Internships are scheduled between mid May and August 31; actual start and stop dates are approximate and flexibility with early or late start dates may be possible (especially for University’s ending in May).

A summer internship at Tri-State is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on animal care experience at a qualified and well-established wildlife rehabilitation facility. Knowledge and experience will be gained in the husbandry and rehabilitation of a wide variety of species of wild birds from the mid-Atlantic region. Interns participate with the staff and volunteers in the daily activities of the rehabilitation center, and responsibilities will include:
 Feeding and care of orphaned baby birds of all ages.
• Feeding and care of injured or diseased adult birds.
• Daily care and cleanliness of the pre-release birds housed in 33 outdoor enclosures.
• Monitoring the overall condition of birds under your care, providing feedback to the clinic supervisors.
• Assisting with some of the medical treatments performed by the staff and volunteers.
• Keeping accurate records according to Tri-State’s protocols.

REQUIREMENTS:
• High School Diploma or equivalent. Students are encouraged to have school or faculty sponsors.
• Demonstrated involvement or current study in animal or wildlife related field.
• Must be reliable, in good physical condition, available to work weekends and evening shifts.
• Must possess ability to make accurate observations and follow detailed instructions.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory abilities and enjoy working with a variety of people.
• Must be able to learn quickly and be self-directed.
• Be able to work under pressure and keep a sense of humor.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a letter of application describing your experience and reason for seeking an internship at Tri-State, along with a current resume with references on or before March 30th. Applicants will be contacted for interviews. Intern positions will be filled by mid-April and applicants will be notified of their acceptance at that time.

CONTACT:
Andrea Howey-Newcomb
Clinic Director
Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, Inc.
110 Possum Hollow Rd
Newark DE 19711
Ahowey@tristatebird.org
302-737-9543, ext. 104

 

 

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Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research, Inc. is offering summer internships in wildlife rehabilitation during the 2016 nesting bird season. A limited number of full-season (12 week) internships with stipends may be available. Full season, six-week and part-time volunteer internships are also offered.

Interns work in the Wild Bird Clinic and along with the permanent staff care for the hatching year and adult birds admitted during the summer.  Full season interns are expected to contribute 40+ hours / week for a minimum of 12 weeks.  Internships are scheduled between June 1 and August 31; actual start and stop dates are approximate and flexibility with early or late start dates may be possible.

A summer internship at Tri-State is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on animal care experience at a qualified and well-established wildlife rehabilitation facility.  Knowledge and experience will be gained in the husbandry and rehabilitation of a wide variety of species of wild birds from the mid-Atlantic region. Interns participate with the staff and volunteers in the daily activities of the rehabilitation center, and responsibilities will include:

  • Feeding and care of orphaned baby birds of all ages.
  • Feeding and care of injured or diseased adult birds.
  • Daily care and cleanliness of the pre-release birds housed in 33 outdoor enclosures.
  • Monitoring the overall condition of birds under your care, providing feedback to the clinic supervisors.
  • Assisting with some of the medical treatments performed by the staff and volunteers.
  • Keeping accurate records according to Tri-State’s protocols.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent. Students are encouraged to have school or faculty sponsors.
  • Demonstrated involvement or current study in animal or wildlife related field.
  • Must be reliable, in good physical condition, available to work weekends and evening shifts.
  • Must possess ability to make accurate observations and follow detailed instructions.
  • Must possess leadership and supervisory abilities and enjoy working with a variety of people.
  • Must be able to learn quickly and be self-directed.
  • Be able to work under pressure and keep a sense of humor.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a letter of application describing your experience and reason for seeking an internship at Tri-State, along with a current resume with references on or before March 11th.  Applicants will be contacted for interviews. Intern positions will be filled by mid-April and applicants will be notified of their acceptance at that time.

CONTACT:
Andrea Howey-Newcomb
Clinic Director
Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, Inc.
110 Possum Hollow Rd
Newark DE 19711
Ahowey@tristatebird.org
302-737-9543, ext. 104

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The Student Conservation Association's Career Discovery Program is recruiting for two summer interns to work at our Refuge late May-August 2016.  Our Refuge is located ~2 hours west of Chicago. For more information, please visit http://www.thesca.org/cdip

One intern will be in the Wildlife Biology series, and the other will serve as a Park Ranger working with Visitor Services. These positions are paid, housing and travel is also covered. Interns are paired with a FWS mentor, along with professional development activities throughout the summer.

Applications should become live and active on the SCA website shortly after the new year. Students are welcome to send their resume ahead of time if they wish to be considered for a position at our station to:

Jeramie T. Strickland: jeramie_strickland@fws.gov
Wildlife Biologist
US Fish & Wildlife Service
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge

Benefits include:

  • Weekly Living Allowance
  • Travel Allowance
  • Housing or Housing Allowance
  • Assigned FWS mentor
  • Hands-On Experience
  • Week-long orientation in May
  • Eligible for AmeriCorps Education Award
  • Application fee waived upon request

The ideal candidate is:

  • Available for a 12-13 week summer internship beginning in May
  • Open-minded and has an adventurous spirit
  • Not necessarily experienced in conservation
  • Eager to act as an ambassador for SCA and the FWS
  • A licensed driver
  • Able to provide references with an application