To be eligible for an AGFC Internship, applicants must meet the following prerequisites:

• Must have 60 hours of college credits earned by the time the Internship begins.
• At the time of application, must be a college student, graduated within the previous 12 months, or currently enrolled in a post-graduate program.
• Must have a 2.5 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Selected intern will coordinate directly with his/her college or university to obtain course credit for their work.  

• Be enrolled in an accredited Arkansas university at the time of internship and have completed a minimum of 60 hours of college credits toward a declared degree
• Be a full-time student and have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Demonstrate prior course-work or knowledge related to work area
   

Required skills may vary depending on the AGFC position and division.  The following skills are typically required for conservation-focused AGFC positions:

• Knowledge of the procedures and methods used in documenting wildlife investigations.
• Knowledge of the equipment and techniques used to maintain buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Knowledge of fish propagation, harvesting, cultivation, and maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of tissue and blood sampling techniques used in collection research.
• Knowledge of agricultural methods and basic land laws.
• Knowledge of timber marking, land surveying, and other related forestry techniques.
• Ability to collect samples of wildlife, perform fish hatchery, prepare reports, maintain files, and present oral and written information.
• Ability to operate and maintain wildlife equipment.

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The AGFC Internship program is designed to help students gain education and practical experience related to the conservation work AGFC performs and to meet hands-on training requirements necessary for students to earn their degree. This training is critical to students pursuing a conservation career and is often the deciding factor in gaining employment after college.

To be determined by the hiring supervisor.

• Assist with Blackland Prairie ecosystem management through the control of encroaching species and assess the effectiveness of various techniques
• Assist with the management of early successional habitats and the implementation of the Quail Restoration plan. 
• Assist with the management of moist soil habitats
• Assist with invasive species removal on Region 4 WMAs
• Assist with banding efforts of several species of migratory birds / provide population and migration data
• Assist with conducting bird monitoring to evaluate impacts of management activities on WMAs
• Assist with resolving wildlife/human conflicts thoughout the 11 county region 
• Understand the broad scope of our AGFC's work by helping with activities at the Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Nature Center as well as participating in Fisheries and Enforcement division projects
   

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AGFC interns are paid $13.00 per hour and work approximately 40 hours per week (no more than 400 hours for 10 weeks).

Intern positions will be available through June, July, and August. Flexible work schedules can be established with your division supervisor.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

Please upload and attach to this application:

1. A current resume.
2. A one-page cover letter to include goals, interests, and how an AGFC internship will help accomplish those goals.
3. A copy of your unofficial or official college transcript(s). Official transcripts will be required prior to employment start date. 

IF THESE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT ATTACHED, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE DETERMINED INCOMPLETE UNTIL THEY ARE RECEIVED.

If you are unable to attach your documentation, you may email it to Sharon Morris at: sharon.morris@agfc.ar.gov.  Please be sure and provide the following in the email subject line:  position name and position number.   All documents must be received by March 31, 2024.

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