Refuge Biology Volunteers

Duties: Volunteer work emphasizes habitat restoration including native plant propagation and out-planting, seed collection and processing, removal of invasive plants both by hand and through chemical application of herbicide, and monitoring plant populations. Other work includes seabird and Laysan duck monitoring, marine debris removal, data entry, and equipment maintenance, along with other tasks depending on current projects and refuge needs. Volunteers are expected to work 40 hours/week with additional weekend work when necessary. 

Dates: The winter season begins on October 11, 2016 and end in late March/early April 2017. Applications are due by July 1, 2016. Start dates are not flexible due to limited flights to Midway and training requirements for new volunteers.

TO APPLY: If you are interested in applying, please email a single .pdf file that includes a cover letter, resume outlining relevant education and work experience, and three work-related references (with phone and e-mail) to:meg_duhrschultz@fws.gov. 

Please title the file in this format: YourLastName_Fall2016. 

Preference will be given to those with an educational or professional background in biology, conservation science, or botany. Habitat restoration, plant propagation, weed control, remote field, and/or bird handling experience preferred.