LDWF INTERNSHIP – Bat Survey

Location: Working out of Baton Rouge with occasional fieldwork statewide

Supervisor: Nikki Anderson

Application Deadline: April 3

Background: The mission of the Office of Wildlife is to provide wise stewardship of the state’s wildlife and habitats, to maintain bio-diversity, including plant and animal species of special concern, and to provide outdoor opportunities for present and future generations to produce a greater appreciation of the natural environment.  The Wildlife Disease Program is administered by the State Wildlife Veterinarian, the Assistant State Wildlife Veterinarian, and the Wildlife Disease Biologist. The program is charged with the management and research of wildlife species within Louisiana.

Project Scope: The student intern will work full time to assist the Wildlife Disease Biologist and LDWF technicians in performing statewide bat colony and acoustic surveys. The intern must be able to work irregular hours (early mornings and late evenings). The intern must be able to lift 50 pounds, work in hot and humid conditions and be able to tolerate potentially noxious plants (poison ivy) mosquitoes and other biting insects while working in the field. The intern must be able to take detailed notes for data collection and be proficient with Microsoft Office Excel program. After surveys are performed, the student may be required to enter data and assist with preparing individual reports. Additionally, after the field season, interns will also compose a research paper outlining summer survey activities, and as how these results are useful to bat management.

Timing: May 27- August 2 (flexible beginning and end dates)

Compensation: College credit will be contingent upon university approval. Students will be paid $10/hr. 

Housing: Housing provided for out of town work

SAVE RESUME AS A SINGLE PDF DOCUMENT. LABEL FILE LAST NAME-FIRST NAME. SEND THE DOCUMENT IN AN EMAIL WITH THE SUBJECT LINE 2020 BAT INTERNSHIP.

Email:

Nikki Anderson

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

nanderson@wlf.la.gov

Direct questions to: Nikki Anderson @ 225-765-5030