PAID WILDLIFE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
(Multiple Locations)

Make a Difference in Oregon's Natural Resources!

Help the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fulfill its mission: To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations.

Support ODFW’s mission by participating in a College Internship Program! Put your knowledge and interest in wildlife to use and apply for these internship opportunities!

Student interns will be provided practical on-the-job training experience related to wildlife management, data collection, habitat restoration, and wildlife monitoring. The benefit of these opportunities is to recruit and train potential employees seeking careers in wildlife management, research and conservation and develop a great knowledge base of wildlife in Oregon and are expected to gain the ability to develop and refine academic and professional goals as well as understand the structure and operation of a natural resource agency.

Criminal Records/DMV Check
Applicants are subject to both a criminal history and motor vehicles check. Driving is required for all positions. Out-of-state finalists will be required to present a current certified driving record for review to be considered for the position. Be prepared to obtain as soon as possible. You are expected to provide the out-of-state certified driving record before an offer can be made unless extenuating circumstances exist. Adverse background and/or driving information may disqualify you from further consideration.

NOTE: Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODFW participates in E-Verify. ODFW is not able to support VISA sponsorships.

To be considered for an internship:

• You must be a student, currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a college or university, preferably in a biological/ecological sciences related field, during the internship. You may be required to provide your college transcripts to verify your education status. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

If you have graduated or will be graduating by June 2025, you are not eligible for an internship opportunity.

• Students are only eligible to participate in one internship with ODFW over the course of their postsecondary education.

APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:

• You MUST submit a completed application for each position you are applying for AND
• You must attach a Resume and Letter of Interest (no more than 1 page) that includes:
  • your major course of study:
  • your career interests:
  • what you would like to learn from this internship opportunity;
  • why you are choosing ODFW for your internship;
  • how your career objectives align with ODFW’s mission.

APPLY NOW

All positions close Thursday January 23rd at 5pm (PST) or until sufficient applications have been received.

Additional Information:

Pay range: $19.77 – $22.23 per hour

Interviews are anticipated to be held via phone, video, or virtual interview.

• Phase 1 – video submission (week of January 27). A link and more details will be emailed at the close of this recruitment.  
• Phase 2 – position specific via phone or virtual interview (week of February 18)

Reasonable accommodations for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you are experiencing difficulty applying for this position or have questions, please contact the ODFW Human Resources office at 503-947-6051.

These internship appointments are not represented by a union (Non-Union).

Veterans - If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications, veterans' preference points will be considered if you wish to claim your veteran preference points. For more information on veterans' preference points visit www.oregonjobs.org and select Veterans resources under Resources. Please do not attach veteran documentation to your initial application but check the ‘Yes’ box on the ODFW Intern Cover Sheet. After you have applied, you will be contacted to provide your veteran documentation at that time.

For questions related to the internship program, please email Wildlife.Internship@odfw.oregon.gov. More information about our agency can be found on our social media accounts at myodfw.com and http://www.dfw.state.or.us/

We invite members of all diverse communities to join our workforce as we endeavor to best serve Oregonians from every background. ODFW values diversity and inclusion because they are good for Oregon. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, and providing opportunities for professional enrichment we are better able to serve those around us. We thank you for considering this employment opportunity.

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