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Stark County Auditor

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

The Stark County Park District is currently seeking unpaid, part-time Wildlife Ambassador Enrichment interns to further their education in animal enrichment and experience at our Wildlife ...

Stark County Auditor

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

If you're passionate about wildlife and wish to gain some hands-on experience in the care ... Possible Internship Project: Collecting data to determine financial gain of wild food collection vs ...

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How much do wildlife internships jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for wildlife internships in the United States is $23.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a wildlife internship?

A wildlife internship is a temporary position that provides hands-on experience working with animals, conservation efforts, and environmental research. Interns may assist with fieldwork, data collection, animal care, and habitat restoration. These positions are often found in national parks, research institutions, wildlife rehabilitation centers, and conservation organizations. Wildlife internships help students and early-career professionals gain practical skills, network with professionals, and enhance their resumes for future careers in environmental and wildlife sciences.

What kinds of fieldwork or research activities can I expect to participate in during a wildlife internship?

Wildlife internships often involve hands-on fieldwork such as wildlife monitoring, habitat surveys, data collection, and assisting with conservation projects. Depending on the organization and project, you may help with animal tracking, vegetation sampling, or habitat restoration efforts, under the guidance of experienced biologists and conservation staff. Teamwork is common, and you’ll frequently collaborate with staff, scientists, and fellow interns to accomplish project goals. This experience helps you build practical skills and gain exposure to real-world conservation challenges, which can be valuable for future employment or academic pursuits in wildlife or environmental fields.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a wildlife internship, and why are they important?

To thrive in Wildlife Internships, you should have a background in biology or environmental science, basic field research skills, and often be pursuing or possess relevant academic qualifications. Knowledge of GPS devices, data collection tools, and sometimes certifications like first aid or wilderness survival are commonly necessary. Strong observational abilities, adaptability, teamwork, and effective communication help interns excel in diverse field conditions. These skills are crucial for collecting accurate data, ensuring safety, and contributing meaningfully to conservation or research projects.

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Infographic showing various Wildlife Internships job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Internship, 79% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,268 per year, or $23.2 per hour.

Fish & Wildlife Biologist

Internships | Texas A&M University Kingsville

Annapolis, MD • On-site

$102K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

You will serve as a Fish & Wildlife Biologist .

This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition at management's discretion.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-08/27/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Basic Educational Requirements: In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position, you must meet at least one of the following:

  • A. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. You must submit transcripts. -OR-
  • B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

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To qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level:

  • Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1) Conduct biological or ecological investigations on the impact of land and water development projects upon the fish and/or wildlife resources of an area;2) Develop fishery and/or wildlife management plans;3) Prepare biological or environmental assessment/impact statements fo resource planning reports. You must include hours per week worked. -OR-
  • Education: Successful completion of at least 2 years of graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in ichthyology, wildlife biology, ecology, or a directly related field appropriate to this position.. You must include transcripts. -OR-
  • Combination of education and experience. To combine education and experience, first take semester hours of graduate education in excess of 18 or quarter hours in excess of 27. Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include hours per week and transcripts.

To qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level:

  • Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1) Develop habitat conservation or restoration projects;2) Serve as a technical advisor on the Endangered Species Act for other staff, government agencies, landowners, private interest groups, etc.;3) Interpret and implement Federal or State environmental laws, regulations, and polices involving natural resource issues. You must include hours per week worked. -OR-
  • Education: Successful completion of at least 3 years of graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in ichthyology, wildlife biology, ecology, or a directly related field appropriate to this position. You must include transcripts. -OR-
  • Combination of education and experience. To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours of graduate education in excess of 36 or quarter hours in excess of 54. Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include hours per week and transcripts.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education:

This position has a mandatory education requirement.
You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education. https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification

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