Field Biology Intern

Description

• Support for field leads, field deployments, field inspections, etc.
• Assist on current environmental permitting and compliance projects
• Perform water quality sampling, vegetation mapping, brownfield fieldwork
• Assist with wetland delineations, wildlife and plant surveys, and other biological fieldwork
• Document research and field investigations, including surveying and data recovery

Requirements

• Comfort in the outdoors and ability to maintain a positive attitude during year-round field work in a variety of weather conditions
• Excellent data collection, technical writing and communication skills
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Familiarity with Fulcrum, Field maps, etc. is preferred but not required
• Experience with engineering software applications (AutoCAD, Mathcad, ESRI, Hydro Cad, Water Cad, ArcView GIS, etc.) is preferred but not required
• Applicants for this intern role must possess a clean driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and Google Earth
• Collaborative, organized, self-motivated, detail orientated person
• The successful candidate will also be able to perform well with minimal supervision and have familiarity with GPS and GIS technologies
• Prior involvement in activities demonstrating physical activity or teamwork, such as sports, hiking, or other activities around environmental stewardship, fieldwork internships, drama/theater, travel clubs, or other team-based experiences are preferred but not required
• Physically capable of working 10-12-hour days in high heat conditions, six days a week. Fieldwork is paramount. Must be self-motivated, dependable, and able to follow direction effectively
• The candidate should have a strong ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Juniors or seniors pursuing Bachelor or Associate Degree in Biology (with terrestrial animal focus), Botany, Forest Stewardship, Rangeland Ecology, Biology (with birds/raptors focus), Wildlife Ecology, Conservation Biology, or related field
• Approximately 75% of work will be conducted in the field, requiring extended time away from home. Candidates should be comfortable with frequent travel and working long days in hot conditions. The remaining portion of work will be hybrid, with an expectation of at least two days per week in the office

Benefits

• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• Hybrid position
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance