NE Internships

Syracuse, Lincoln, McCook, Stanton, NE

Internship

Farm Bill Biologist

Student (College)

Wildlife Biologist Internships
Four internship opportunities: Syracuse, Lincoln, McCook, and Stanton, Nebraska
Application Deadline: May 16, 2025
Anticipated Start and End Dates: June 16 through August 15, 2025 with flexibility

Salary Information: $15 per hour with $500 per month housing stipend. 24-40 hours per week.

Duties: Work in a joint capacity with Pheasants Forever, Inc. (PF), the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission (NGPC) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to assist in the implementation of conservation programs and wildlife management projects. Activities may include conducting CRP contract status reviews, contract coordination and planning, site assessment and monitoring, sign posting and reporting. Intern will work closely with multiple wildlife biologists assisting with various projects related to wildlife management.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Must be pursuing a career in wildlife management or natural resources field.
Must be able to work effectively with private landowners, governmental agency staff and conservation organization representatives.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Ability to work under adverse weather conditions.

Must be able to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.

Valid driver’s license required with an acceptable driving record.
Complete and comprehend all training as directed by supervisor(s).
Abide by all company policies, rules and safety regulations as directed.

Training and Experience Guideline:
Any combination of training and/or experience that will enable the applicant to possess the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Applicant must be interested or possess a degree in wildlife management or closely related natural resources field.

Application:
Please include a cover letter that outlines your experience and interest in this position, along with a resume, and 3 references, as part of your application on our recruitment website at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs *Only online applications will be accepted.

Please clearly indicate your location preference or simply state "no location preference" in your cover letter.

For more information about the position, contact the following depending on location:

Syracuse: Bruce Sprague, Senior Farm Bill Biologist, (402) 335-7531
Stanton: Harlee Phillips, Farm Bill Biologist III, (402) 276-1638
Lincoln: John McClinton, Senior Farm Bill Biologist, (402) 423-9683
McCook: Andy Houser, Farm Bill Manager, (308) 340-7929

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