Pathways Student Internship

Are you interested in a fulfilling career to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats? Join the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Pacific Southwest Region, as a Biological Science Pathways Student Trainee! We are seeking locally-based students in qualifying degree or certificate programs for multiple positions in Sacramento, Ventura, and Carlsbad! About the Job Opportunity As a Biological Science Pathways Student Trainee, you will: • Complete structured, developmental work in wildlife biology and conservation under the guidance of experienced biologists. • Experience a variety of career paths in federal conservation and land management agencies. • Benefits: Direct hire authority for federal positions, professional development and on-station mentoring, competitive wage based on education, flexible work hours, and more! About the USFWS, Pacific Southwest Region The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 8 has federal fish and wildlife management responsibilities in California, Nevada, and the Klamath Basin in southern Oregon. The Region includes one of the most ecologically diverse areas in the United States and provides habitats for a vast array of wildlife. More than 42 million people live within the Region, and expanding population centers are increasing demands on natural resources, presenting unique challenges to the Region’s conservation mission. Positions will be accepting applications beginning in March, 2024. For questions, please reach out to [email protected]