Shoreline Education for Awareness<\/a>, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Pacific Region National Wildlife Refuge System\u2019s Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Program, is seeking a motivated intern to help deliver evidence-based wildlife conservation across 25 refuges in western Washington and Oregon.\u00a0The intern will collaborate directly with professional wildlife biologists, data managers, and refuge managers, gaining hands-on experience in ecological monitoring, data management, and reporting to inform critical conservation decisions. This position includes both field work and office-based tasks, giving a good balance of practical and analytical experience. The intern will receive training on various ecological survey protocols, personal safety, and core software tools (e.g., ESRI ArcGIS suite, R, Python).\u00a0<\/p>\nDuration:<\/strong>\u00a0~November 3, 2025\u2013August 31, 2026 (10 months, flexible start date)\u00a0<\/p>\nDuty station:<\/strong>\u00a0Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Newport, Oregon\u00a0
Primary Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Survey and Protocol Development: Assist in developing survey designs by conducting scientific literature reviews, creating conceptual ecological models, and drafting clear, standardized survey protocols and documentation<\/li>\n
- Field Data Collection: Conduct field surveys and collect biological data (e.g., waterbirds, seabirds, vegetation) at various refuges using established procedures, including visual surveys, vegetation quadrats, and GPS mapping<\/li>\n
- Data Quality Management: Perform quality assurance and quality control procedures, including data verification, data entry accuracy checks, cross-referencing field notes with digital datasets, and maintaining clear documentation in the field and office<\/li>\n
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Conduct ecological data analyses, interpret findings, produce figures and tables, and contribute to reports and presentations<\/li>\n
- Metadata and Data Mobilization: Create metadata and ensure data standards compliance and readiness for reuse<\/li>\n
- Legacy Data Preservation: Inventory, assess, and prioritize legacy ecological survey records for preservation and sharing<\/li>\n
- Collaboration and Logistics: Collaborate with regional and field staff on project planning, logistics, and safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Some undergraduate coursework in biology, natural resources, data management, or related field is required; Bachelor\u2019s degree (B.Sc. or B.A.) preferred<\/li>\n
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident<\/li>\n
- Valid state driver’s license<\/li>\n
- Ability to work both independently and on multidisciplinary teams<\/li>\n
- Strong observational, written, and verbal communication skills<\/li>\n
- Willingness to travel throughout western Washington and Oregon and work variable schedules, including morning\/evening shifts<\/li>\n
- Familiarity with GIS and statistical software (e.g., ArcGIS and R) preferred<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- $2,000 monthly living stipend<\/li>\n
- Free shared, co-ed bunkhouse style lodging in Lincoln City, Oregon with laundry, wi-fi, utilities and more included (sorry, no pets)<\/li>\n
- Mentorship from experienced USFWS biologists and data managers<\/li>\n
- Professional development, training, and networking opportunities<\/li>\n
- Public Land Corps hiring authority eligibility for future employment opportunities with federal agencies<\/li>\n
- Work vehicle and equipment provided (Intern is responsible for personal transportation needs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10410,"featured_media":34096,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[18,8147],"tags":[380,1338,3225,38,36,281,993,7,9,1637],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56223"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10410"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=56223"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56223\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":56224,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56223\/revisions\/56224"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34096"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56223"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=56223"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=56223"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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