Typically, internships last 12-16 weeks. Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge provides habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife, as well as wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities for visitors. The refuge is known among wildlife enthusiasts for the thousands of wintering waterfowl that it attracts each year. Mattamuskeet Refuge is located in Hyde County, North Carolina approximately 9 miles east of Swan Quarter, a rural coastal community.
Interns gain valuable wildlife and natural resource management experience.
Applicants should be majoring in a field related to natural resources such as wildlife management, fisheries, forestry, biology, zoology, or environmental studies. Applicants should be willing to do strenuous work outdoors in extreme weather conditions. A valid state drivers license is required. Free refuge housing with utilities is provided.