Wildlife Management Intern

You will assist the wildlife biologist with a range of terrestrial wildlife and habitat surveys, such as avian nest searches (goshawk, cavity-nesters, songbirds, black swifts, Barrow's golden-eye, owls, other raptors), lynx habitat evaluation, bat surveys (external cave/mine surveys); river otter surveys, bighorn sheep surveys, and sagebrush, pinyon-juniper, mountain shrub, and aspen habitat surveys; more. You will have the opportunity to work on the Eagle/Holy Cross, Dillon, or Rifle Ranger Districts on the White River National Forest extending from the Continental Divide to the Flat Tops Wilderness. Required: Ability and willingness to undergo a required criminal history background check; excellent physical fitness; good attitude and work ethic; strong observational skills, acute hearing, ability to walk long distances (up to 15 miles a day) carrying some equipment; ability and comfort with walking off-trail on uneven terrain in remote locations at high elevations (7,000-12,000 feet); back-country orienteering and topographic map reading skills; ability to discern colors and detect animal movement. Desired: Previous hiking and/or backpacking experience. Bird identification by sight and sound is desirable; knowledge of wildlife ecosystem science. This is a field position that will require the ability to walk long distances (up to 15 miles a day) with some equipment. The position involves working in mountainous terrain through a variety of vegatation types, mostly off-trail, at high elevations (7,000-12,000 feet). Field sites vary from roadside to backcountry locations. You must supply your own sturdy hiking boots, high quality rain gear, and large day pack. Some backpacking and camping will be required. Personal binoculars required.  Backpacking/camping gear is desirable but can be provided. NO PETS.