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2023 FWS Career Discovery Internship Program Facilities/Maintenance

Career Discovery Internship Program (CDIP) Facilities/Maintenance

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:
Positions primarily focus on trail repair and maintenance. Some light construction and structure repair (bridges, boardwalks) and campground maintenance. You may also assist with any larger projects the refuge may be working on during your time there. All positions will involve work outside the duties of a facilities/maintenance 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.