Conservation Intern- NHQ, Memphis, TN

Conservation Intern- NHQ, Memphis, TN

INTERN Part-Time

Ducks Unlimited, Inc., (DU) has an opening for an 11-week, part-time, paid Conservation Intern. The position will be based at DU’s National Headquarters in Memphis, TN, and will be provided with a range of opportunities to contribute to DU’s waterfowl and wetland conservation mission. The position requires experience or academic training in natural resources conservation and management, environmental science, or related fields. The position will report to and work collaboratively with Jessica Tyler, Conservation Project Manager, to identify opportunities that address DU’s needs while contributing to the professional development of the Conservation Intern.

Ducks Unlimited, Inc., is North America’s leader in waterfowl and wetlands conservation. Since its founding in 1937, DU has conserved more than 15 million acres of wetlands and associated waterfowl habitats across the continent. DU currently employs over 700 people nationwide.

Responsibilities: The successful applicant will assist with cross-disciplinary conservation projects that may require coordination with national and regional conservation staff, as well as staff in other departments. Ultimately these efforts will enhance DU’s ability to protect, restore, and conserve wetlands for the benefit of waterfowl, wetland-dependent wildlife, and society.

• Depending on the skills and aspirations of the successful applicant, duties may include:
  1. Helping to administer a multi-state conservation grant, in conjunction with the Wildlife Management Institute, to implement a Harvest Information Program (HIP) communications plan to disseminate information about who does and does not need to complete HIP registration and the importance of accurate information provided by hunters about their prior- year harvests
  2. Assisting DU’s Science Team in synthesizing scientific information, including but not limited to biodiversity metrics
  3. Developing a tracking database to help guide future programmatic decisions and investments with granting organizations
  4. Collaborating with regional staff at the direction of the Conservation Project Manager to develop a Conservation Programs Report
• TERM: Anticipate start May 29 for an 11-week assignment
• WORK CONDITIONS: Primarily based in an office setting
• REMOTE WORK: Remote work is not available for this position. The Conservation Intern is required to work part-time at our National Headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee.

Qualifications: Given the variety of work opportunities for this position, applicants from diverse experiential and academic backgrounds are encouraged, although those with formal training in areas related to natural resources conservation and management will be most competitive.

Experience and Education 

• Background in Natural Resources Conservation and Management, Environmental Science, or related field
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated knowledge of and interest in a career in natural resources conservation and management; waterfowl and wetlands interest preferred

Technological Proficiencies: 

• Experience with Microsoft suite, including Excel, Word, and Power Point required

Interpersonal Skills

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work collaboratively in interdepartmental teams among conservation, science, communications, and fundraising staff
• Appreciation and practice in critical thinking and a willingness to learn

Communication Skills

• Ability to research and synthesize scientific materials for communication to technical or layperson audiences
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and other forms of media

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: This is a paid internship. The pay rate is $19.00 per hour.

APPLICATION: Please fill out the application materials on ADP - https://bit.ly/3L0kiVA - and attach a resume and cover letter by May 26, 2023. For questions about the position, please contact:

Jessica Tyler

Conservation Project Manager

jtyler@ducks.org

DEADLINE: 

For additional questions about DU careers on you may also contact careers@ducks.org.

DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, military status, disability, age, or genetic information except where age or gender is a bona fide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 or over), disability (physical, mental or visual), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), military and veteran status, immigration status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law