- Salary
- $18+/hr
- Location
- Red Cliff, Wisconsin, WI
- Type
- Internship
- Department
- Education
- Seniority
- Internship
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Natural Resources Education Intern
LOCATION: Red Cliff Treaty Natural Resources Division, Fish Hatchery Office
Bayfield, WI.
WAGE: $18.00/hour, 16 hours per week.
SUPERVISOR(S): Natural Resources Director, Wildlife Specialist
This is a school-year internship being offered by the Red Cliff Treaty Natural Resources Division. The internship will begin in September 2026 and last for as long as funding is available and there is interest by the student. Must be an enrolled member of a Native American tribe to apply.
JOB SUMMARY: Assist with various Red Cliff Treaty Natural Resources Division projects, including fisheries, wildlife, and hatchery projects. Coordinate with the Red Cliff Boys and Girls Club to plan natural resource related lessons and workshops for youth club members.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with data entry as directed by the wildlife specialists.
- Work with wildlife specialist to plan simple natural resource educational outreach opportunities for elementary and middle school students at the Red Cliff Boys and Girls Club.
- Complete camera checks and data entry of the Wildlife Program’s network of game cameras.
- Explore coursework opportunities offered by Center for Wildlife Studies
- Assist with community outreach events as needed, such as the elder deer hunt processing day
- Develop an area of interest and produce a technical writing product, such as a report, grant proposal, or scholarship application.
- Assist with hatchery, fisheries, and non-local being (NLB) responsibilities as needed, such as fin clipping, NLB treatments, and data entry.
- This is not an exhaustive list of the job duties, and some job duties may be assigned at the discretion of the supervisor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None
KNOWLEDGE: No previous experience required. Some general knowledge about the natural resources field or experience working with youth is beneficial.
QUALIFICATIONS:
We are looking for active, ambitious team members who are interested in learning more about Natural Resource careers. The ideal candidate will be responsible, dependable, and safe in the work environment.
- Must be under 25 years old
- Must be enrolled in school and either working toward a high school diploma, GED, college degree, or similar qualification.
- Some fieldwork may be arduous and require a certain level of fitness to accomplish.
- Must be able to be on your feet and walk on uneven terrain.
Native American applicants only. Preference will be given to Red Cliff youth, but other enrolled tribal members will be considered in the case of equally qualified candidates. Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply!
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Daily contact with supervisor, Treaty Natural Resources staff, and community members.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Some fieldwork may be arduous and require a certain level of fitness to accomplish. You must be able to be on your feet and walk on uneven terrain. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Duties will occur on forest lands, in streams, on Lake Superior, and in the hatchery setting. Work will vary with some time devoted to an office and/or garage (workshop) setting.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: The crew will often travel together to field sites within the reservation.
BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE: The vision, goals and objectives of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa requires that the employee performs in both a professional and personable manner. The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. Any behavior or attitude that tarnishes the name or image of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.
This job description is subject to change at employer’s discretion, after consultation with the employee.
TO APPLY: The following items MUST be in your application package to be considered for this position:
- Completed Tribal Application, available on the tribal website.
- Tribal Background Investigation Disclosure; available on the Tribal website.
- Consent to Release Liability and Reference Information Form; available on the Tribal website.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Only complete application packages will be considered.
Please download the forms from the links below. Complete the forms and save them. Then, please upload and attach them as "other" attachments with your application.
Consent FormTribal Background Investigation Form
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Human Resources Department
88455 Pike Road
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715)779-3700
The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act. All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.
All applicants for employment with the Red Cliff Tribe will be subject to the background investigation and other requirements of RCCL Chapter 43 and are under a continuing obligation to supplement this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.