AGFC Intern Program Deadline is Feb. 12

By Arkansas Game and Fish

01-14-2010

It may still be winter in Arkansas, but the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s spring and summer intern program deadline is fast approaching. For those college students interested in pursuing jobs in various conservation capacities need look no further than the AGFC. The application deadline for internships is Feb. 12.

Internships in wildlife, forestry, communications, fisheries management, interpretation and environmental education, biological research and monitoring are just a few of the areas available to college and graduate students through the program.

AGFC’s internship programs allow students to obtain practical experience and meet hands-on training requirements necessary to earn their degrees and gain valuable career oriented experiences. Students will be required to apply through their universities.

Students participating in the competitive internship program are provided with a unique opportunity to:

* Gain important and practical job skills in the conservation field while also helping AGFC meet education and conservation goals;
* Choose a career-path in conservation and make a long-term commitment to the management of Arkansas natural resources;
* Obtain college credit;
* Network with various public and private agencies concerning environmental programs and projects.

To qualify for an internship, an applicant:

* Must have a declared degree.
* Must have 60 hours of college credit by the time the internship begins.
* Must be a full-time student at an Arkansas college at the time of application.
* Must be an Arkansas resident paying in-state tuition.
* Must have a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.
* Must be enrolled in a summer internship course or plan to attend college the semester after the internship.
* Must demonstrate course-work or knowledge related to work area.

Selected interns will coordinate directly with their universities to obtain course credit for their work. Priority will be given to interns from universities who provide course credit hours for internships.

For more information on the internship program, go to: http://www.agfc.com/education-class/internship-program.aspx.