Internship Opportunities

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is seeking college students and recent graduates for an excellent opportunity at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Mansfield, GA.  

WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING?
The primary responsibility during this paid internship is to assist with and lead activities for our onsite, outreach, and residential school programs.  Programs typically focus on wildlife conservation, outdoor skills, and Georgia natural history. Other duties include caring for live animal teaching aids, administrative work, and helping with weekend educational programs.  

WHAT IS REQUIRED?
Applicants must be self-motivated, responsible, enthusiastic about wildlife, and interested in working with children.  Preference will be given to candidates with wildlife or education-related degrees.  

TIME OF INTERNSHIP: 
Fall internships begin in mid-September and last for 36 weeks. 

PAYMENT/HOUSING:
Selected candidates will receive a weekly stipend of $350.  Free on-site housing is available.

DEADLINE: APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY AUGUST 31, 2011 TO BE CONSIDERED.
Click here for application procedures (be sure to include all required documents listed on this form) and click here for a State of Georgia application. 

MORE INFORMATION:
E-mail Jody Rice at jody.rice@dnr.state.ga.us.