Outdoor Recreation Intern Job Listing at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Commerce City, CO

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Location: Commerce City, CO
Posted: 10/02/2012
Refreshed: 05/19/2013
Application deadline: None
Type: Internship
Career Level: Internship
Salary Range: Not specified
Number of Jobs: 1
Relocation Available: No
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Rocky Mountain Arsenal
National Wildlife Refuge
Outdoor Recreation Intern

Position:
Outdoor Recreation Intern, unpaid, compensated housing may be available

Duty Station:
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge is located just ten miles northeast of downtown Denver, the refuge is the largest contiguous open space in the Denver metropolitan area. The site finished a major environmental restoration program in October 2011 and has become one of the largest urban national wildlife refuges in the United States. A new sustainable Visitor Center will be opening Spring 2011. For more information about the Refuge, visit www.fws.gov/rockymountainarsenal.

General Duties:
*Assist with overall fishing program
*Co-lead and provide support for public fishing programs
*Support fishing programs with Craigs Hospital and Childrens Hospital
*Research and order all fishing equipment needed
*Development and implement at least 1 interpretive fishing workshop for the general public
*Monitor the monofilament recycling program
*Assist with overall trail program
*Construct trails and assist with maintenance of trails
*Help with scout programs, workshops and events
*Research and update scout backpack activities for onsite checkout that correlates with badge requirements.
*Involvement in special events such as Fishing Frenzy, Wild Walk, and Refuge Roundup
*Contribute to website revisions specifically regarding the fishing pages

Other Duties:
*Assist other divisions with projects when schedule permits
*Support other areas such environmental education, visitor center staffing, and other public use programs
*Staff outreach booths, lead outreach activities, and presentations

Send cover letter and resume to:
Lisa Goncalves
5650 Havana Street, Bldg 121
Commerce City, CO 80022
lisa_goncalves@fws.gov
303-289-0417


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