Rare Species Survey Individual Placement at Naval Air Station Patuxent River

Position Summary 

Spend your spring and summer in Maryland, playing a vital role at Naval Air Station Patuxent River as a Rare Species Survey Intern. You would perform crucial tasks in support of our mission.

 

Schedule 

May 6, 2025 - August 25, 2025

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Conduct and coordinate volunteers for Diamondback Terrapin surveys and nest monitoring, 60%; Conduct surveys for and monitor Monarch butterflies, 25%.

 

Marginal Duties 

Assist with bat acoustics sampling, 10%; Conduct Bald Eagle nest/nestling monitoring, 5%; Conduct submerged aquatic vegetation surveys, 5%; Assist with environmental education outreach, 5%.

 

Required Qualifications 

Driver license required. Personal vehicle recommended for commuting. Monday-Friday schedule with an estimated 40 hours a week should be expected. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required when volunteers are unable to cover terrapin shifts.

 

 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

Local candidates are preferred due to lack of housing; however, non-local candidates will be considered if they can find their own housing. Training for all projects will be provided in-house. Emergent educational opportunities would be granted as appropriate to the position and as the internship workload allows.

 

Hours 

40 per week

 

Living Accommodations 

No housing available.

 

Compensation  

Weekly living allowance: $350; One-time travel allowance: $1100; Eligible for a 450-hour AmeriCorps education award worth $1,956.35 , upon successful completion of service; Public Land Credits are available upon successful completion of this term for members ages 18-30.

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. 

 

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

 

Additional Benefits 

Off-Road Vehicle Safety
AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional

 

Equal Opportunity Statement 

SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 

 

 Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.