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.  

The selected individual should have a working knowledge of wildlife and the outdoors and be able to work outside in sometimes uncomfortable conditions that include exposure to variable weather conditions, animals, insects, and vegetation.

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.

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently in field conditions
• Ability to operate an ATV and to pull and back a trailer
• Ability to safely handle herbicides
• Capability to handle and operate a variety of basic powered and non-powered hand tools
• The following knowledge is also desired: plant and wildlife identification, GPS and map use, computer operation, and firearms safety and instruction.

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.

The selected individual will be responsible for assisting with various wildlife management activities in Northwest Arkansas. General duties will include: habitat management treatments, maintenance and operation of WMA buildings, grounds, and equipment; and assisting with wildlife surveys, data collection, feral hog trapping efforts, private lands site visits, educational programs, special events, and other duties as assigned.

Scheduling is flexible, but will primarily consist of normal business hours, Monday through Friday. Some occasional work on weekends or beyond normal business hours may be required.

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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 before 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 Lauren Cannon at: lauren.cannon@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 15, 2024.

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