2023 FWS Career Discovery Internship Program Biology
Career Discovery Internship Program (CDIP) Biology intern
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) has partnered with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to provide summer internships for first & second-year college students from culturally and ethnically diverse backgrounds.
USFWS Career Discovery Internship Program (CDIP) is a 13-week, full-time, paid summer work opportunity for students interested in the conservation industry who are of Alaskan Native, American Indian, Asian/Pacific Islander, African American, Hispanic, or of other racial minority descent.
High-performing interns will have the opportunity to be exposed to widespread geographic locations, and a variety of work assignments and tasks, as well as have the opportunity to be enrolled in USFWS student hiring programs.
Eligibility: US Citizens or Permanent Residents
- First and Second Year college students academic year 2021-2022
- Some positions in this program will require you to have access to a personal vehicle during your internship.
- Available to serve in the Southeast, Midwest, Northeast, or Alaska: May or early June to August 2022
Program Details:
Biology interns work with wildlife biologists and help with habitat restoration, invasive plant species inventory and removal, and some animal monitoring. These positions generally involve full days in the field, hiking with equipment. Interns are considered a part of the team at the refuge. As part of that team, you will observe and be part of what it’s like on the refuge. All positions will involve some work outside of the duties of a biology intern, depending on the need and urgency of that need.
- Internships take place at U.S. Fish and Wildlife field stations throughout the country.
- Internships are 13 weeks long during the summer.
- Participate in a week-long orientation session to kick off your internship
Benefits:
- Housing provided
- Weekly Living Allowance of $600.00 per week
- Week-long orientation expenses paid
- Assigned U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Mentor
- Travel allowance to and from internship site $1000.00
- Hands-on experience
Application Process:
- Apply to this position to express interest in the general CDIP program.
- Recommended candidates who express interest will be contacted by an SCA Recruiter and may be contacted by USFWS for an interview.