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Refuge Management Intern

Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex- USFWS

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Works with refuge staff to gain experience in habitat restoration, biological surveys, and visitor services/facilities. This position is stationed in Bandon, OR at Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge.

Duties include:

  • Identify, monitor, map and remove invasive plants to improve habitat conditions
  • Participate in the restoration project at Crook Point (requires camping at a remote field site with no running water or electricity, ~1-2 nights/week)
  • Conduct weekly nest monitoring of black oystercatchers and other on-going seabird research projects
  • Assist with native pollinator garden activities
  • Assist Shoreline education for Awareness with on-site interpretation and education for visitors on the seabirds and marine mammals of Oregon Islands Wildlife Refuge

Requirements: 

  • B.Sc. preferred or some undergrad coursework in biology, natural resources, park management, or related field required
  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident under age 31
  • Valid state driver’s license
  • Must be able to work independently and in groups
  • Must have good observational and communication skills
  • Schedule flexibility, including weekend, holidays, and morning/evening shifts

Benefits: 

  • $2,000 monthly living stipend
  • Free co-ed bunkhouse style lodging with laundry, wi-fi, utilities, and more included (sorry, no pets)
  • Professional development, training, and networking opportunities
  • Public Land Corps status for hiring
  • Work vehicle and equipment provided (Intern is responsible for personal transportation needs)


Email Application packet(s) as a single PDF to [email protected]  by March 2, 2026.

To be clear which internship you are applying for, files should be named with internship type and last/first name:

OCNWRC_ranger_LastFirst

OCNWRC_refuge_LastFirst

To be considered, all packets must have all three items in a SINGLE PDF and follow the naming convention.

Application must include:

  • Cover letter that addresses the listed qualifications for the position of interest
  • Resume documenting your work experience, education, skills, contact information, etc.
  • Contact information for three professional references (must include email and phone number)

If applying for multiple positions, submit each as its own application

For more information contact: 

Alex Cook Refuge Manager

[email protected], (541) 347-1470

When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on jobshiringnearme.org Job Board.


Email application packet(s) as a single PDF to [email protected]  by March 2, 2026.

To be clear which internship you are applying for, files should be named with internship type and last/first name:

OCNWRC_ranger_LastFirst

OCNWRC_refuge_LastFirst

To be considered, all packets must have all three items in a SINGLE PDF and follow the naming convention.

Application must include:

  • Cover letter that addresses the listed qualifications for the position of interest
  • Resume documenting your work experience, education, skills, contact information, etc.
  • Contact information for three professional references (must include email and phone number)

If applying for multiple positions, submit each as its own application

For more information contact: 

Alex Cook Refuge Manager

[email protected], (541) 347-1470

When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on jobshiringnearme.org Job Board.

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover/motivation letter where (environmentaljob.net) you saw this job posting.

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