This position is hosted by the US Fish and Wildlife Service at the Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Corvallis, Oregon. The intern must have field experience and be able to work in a shrub landscape in hot temperatures. Early mornings are required to conduct nest searches and monitoring of Streaked Horned Larks. The successful candidate will have: prior experience in avian research proven ability to work in the field independently a valid driver’s license The position offers: housing weekly …

Environment for the Americas intern crew will embark on a targeted outreach project with the goal of improving coastal bird habitat by decreasing the availability of anthropogenic food sources to avian predators, specifically corvids. The EFTA crew will perform shorebird surveys and assist wildlife staff in projects related to Western snowy plover protection. EFTA crews will work in support of volunteer and citizen science efforts being organized in these areas. A secondary goal will be to increase visitor awareness and …