Fish and Feathers Internship Program - ONSITE - Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens at Environment for the Americas

, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

640.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Outreach, Education, Fishing Regulations, Bird Identification, Field Operations, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Interpersonal Skills, Social Media, Project Management, Public Engagement, Outdoor Skills, Presentation Skills, Wildlife Management, Rafting, Canoeing, Kayaking

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Start/End Dates: May 11, 2026 - July 31, 2026 Compensation: $640 per week + housing Application Due: February 1, 2026 Fish and Feathers Internship Program seeks to engage young professionals in natural resource careers. You must (additional requirements): Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. *A personal vehicle is recommended for this position. Position Description: Fish and Feathers is a program funded by the National Park Service (NPS) and administered by Environment for the Americas. Our goal is to provide our national park partners with talented interns who are eager to learn and to engage with local communities. The intern will focus on supporting, implementing, and leading community outreach programs that focus on fishing and birding activities. The overall goal is to increase diverse community engagement with NPS partners during the program and in years to come. Responsibilities: Reach out to local communities through outreach and educational activities to increase engagement in fishing and birdwatching Create new materials (i.e., social media, educational games/activities, signage, etc.) to provide visitors with information about fish and birds at the NPS site Understand regulations regarding fishing and ethical birding and communicate this information to participants Establish or build upon fishing and birding programs at the NPS site Manage and maintain program equipment Host World MIgratory Bird Day Event Meet deadlines for Environment for the Americas program requirements. Qualifications: Ability to hike and conduct field operations as part of a team and/or independently in an outdoor setting. Experience giving presentations and ability to learn new skills and transfer the knowledge to participants. Interest in learning fishing regulations and bird identification for program development and implementation. Ability to learn methods employed in fish and wildlife management. Strong interpersonal, oral, listening, and written communication skills. Interest in learning new skills such as rafting, canoeing, and kayaking. Major studies relevant to this position: Successful candidates will have a background and/or coursework in the following areas or a strong interest in the outdoors with experience fishing and/or birdwatching. Biology Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences Ecology Aquaculture Communications/Marketing Environmental Science Recreation Interpretation/Education ____________ About this Site: Washington, DC experiences slightly cool, rainy weather in the spring and hot, humid weather in the summer, giving the intern a chance to experience both the natural environment and vibrant city life. Both Anacostia Park and Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens are easily accessible by bike, train, and car. The closest metro station to Anacostia Park is Anacostia Station on the Green Line, while Deanwood Station on the Orange Line is closest to Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. Bike paths and routes connect to both parks, offering the intern an option to bike to the park. The intern will have access to a range of services and facilities, including grocery stores and medical services. Each day will be different, depending on the programs scheduled. The intern will primarily work outdoors along the Anacostia River, the ponds at Kenilworth, or in the marshlands. While the intern may encounter wildlife and insects, these will not pose any hazards. The primary hazard will be the hot and humid summer weather, so it will be important for the intern to stay hydrated and take breaks as needed. Some days may be spent indoors in an office setting, working on the computer to prepare projects. National Capital Parks-East has hosted many interns in the past, though it cannot be guaranteed that the intern will work alongside others on the same projects. ____________ Interns in this program will receive 480 hours towards Public Land Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority. See below on information about: Public Land Corps Non-Competitive Hiring Authority (PLC) The Public Land Corps Non-Competitive Hiring Authority is a special hiring authority available to qualifying interns. The intern must be between the ages of 18 and 30 years old, inclusive, or a veteran up to age 35 and complete 640 hours of work on an appropriate conservation project to be eligible for this hiring authority. Upon successful completion of the PLC project(s), the intern is eligible for two years to be hired non-competitively into a federal seasonal, term, or permanent position. The applicant must apply to a PLC-eligible position advertised on USAJobs.gov and selected off a non-competitive certificate of eligibility. For more information, see DOI Personnel Bulletins 11-02 , 12-13, and 17-03. EEO Statement Environment for the Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employmentand prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Responsibilities

The intern will focus on supporting and leading community outreach programs related to fishing and birding activities. Responsibilities include creating educational materials, managing program equipment, and hosting events.