Invasive Species Internship






Duty Station

The intern will be located at the Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW),
Denver, CO. Relocation assistance or moving expenses, housing, or
transportation to the duty station will not be provided.



Duties

The intern will work closely with the Association of Fish and Wildlife
Agencies' (Association) Invasive Species committee staff and Chair to
research and compile state laws and regulations related to non-native
and invasive species (including aquatic nuisance or other potentially
harmful species) in all fifty United States. In addition, the intern
will attempt to assess state budgets, funding sources, and average
annual spending on eradication and/or containment efforts relating to
invasive species. This effort will require the development of a
standardized reporting format, on-line searches for the appropriate
state statutes and regulations information, communications and
follow-ups with appropriate state fish and wildlife agency personnel,
and summarization of responses toward the development of a final,
national report.



The intern will be provided with a desk at the Colorado Division of
Wildlife offices, and will work part-time (8-20 hours per week), under
the supervision of the Association's invasive species coordinator (who
is also located in CO). Candidates will be expected to work
independently following initial orientation and training on the project,
with regular check-ins with the internship supervisor. We encourage
students to speak with their professors about eligibility for credit for
this internship; the Association will provide certification of hours
worked or other required information for academic departments.



Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and some post-graduate education desired, but
well-qualified senior-level undergraduates will also be considered.
Law, environmental law, invasive species, or habitat management
coursework or experience strongly preferred, but general coursework in
wildlife management, invasive species management, or general
ecology/environmental science may be substituted. Candidates must
demonstrate a basic understanding of invasive species management
concepts and/or state invasive species management programs, and must
possess keen attention to detail. Strong writing, organization, and
time-management skills also desired.



Learning Objectives

The intern will produce a report summarizing the findings of the
compilation effort, which will provide an understanding of invasive
species management policies across the United States. In addition, the
intern will have the opportunity to network and engage with state fish
and wildlife agency policy makers and invasive species management
experts.



To Apply

Send resume or curriculum vitae, along with cover letter and three
professional references, to

Priya Nanjappa, Amphibian and Reptile Coordinator, Association of Fish
and Wildlife Agencies,
, no later than May 21, 2011.