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Located in southwestern Louisiana, on the Gulf coast next to Texas, Cameron Prairie, Lacassine, and Sabine National Wildlife Refuges comprise 184,000 acres of fresh and salt marshes, coastal prairie, bottomland hardwoods, and managed agricultural areas. Managed to preserve and protect wintering waterfolw and their habitats, these wetlands are also home to many year round bird species as well as numerous species of wildlife and fish.

Visitor Services Intern duties include: supporting fishing,interpretive, wildlife observation, photography and volunteer programs; operating and maintaining visitor center; improving and maintaining recreation areas and facilities; conducting group tours; collecting and entering visitor data; interacting with the public; and exposure to a multitude of refuge administration and operations. Intern needs their own vehicle for non-work travel to obtain necessities.

Required Skills: 
U.S. citizenship; valid driver's license; ability and willingness to undergo required criminal history background check; willingness and ability to speak to staff and visitors in a cordial professional manner; to work independently once instructions are g

Quick Facts

Site Name: 
Southwest Louisiana National Wildlife Refuge Complex
State: 
LA
Location: 
Bell City
Headline: 
Visitor Services Intern at Southwest Louisiana National Wildlife Refuge
Position Code (PO): 
PO-00246845
Organization: 
Government
Agency: 
FWS Southeast Region (R4)
Start Date: 
Mon, 03/18/2013
End Date: 
Sun, 06/09/2013
Fill Priority: 
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