The natural resources intern will provide support with surveying, monitoring, reporting, mapping, and data management for the US Navy in the northwest region. The navy manages over 70,000 acres of land in the northwest region with ongoing forage fish, salmonid, marine mammal, raptor nest, bat, and forestry surveys. The intern position will assist in conducting the surveys, mapping, data management, and report writing on an annual basis. The intern position will also support various natural resource projects that arise such as mitigation monitoring.
Location
Silverdale, WA
Schedule
March 16, 2026 - March 12, 2027
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The interns will conduct monthly forage fish surveys at multiple locations – collect beach samples and process and analyze them. Weekly marine mammal and raptor nest monitoring at multiple locations. Seasonal salmonid spawner surveys and occasional crab monitoring. Occasional forestry surveys such as vegetation monitoring or timber cruising with the forester. Seasonal data analysis and report writing summarizing the results of the surveys.
Marginal Duties
Utilize GIS to create maps. Use a GPS or Trimble unit to map areas and points in the field. Conduct stream and water quality data. Deploy and collect data from game cams.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Background using ArcGIS, Garmin GPS, Trimble unit. Background identifying fish, plants, birds, and mammals of the northwest. Ability to hike through tough terrain through forested habitat.
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
Housing is not provided and must be acquired by intern independently.
Compensation
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Required
Additional Benefits
AmeriCorps: Not Eligible
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults.
Our program participants protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and community green spaces at various locations across the country.
After working with the SCA, our members emerge with increased environmental awareness, social responsibility and leadership skills.
As America’s most effective youth conservation service organization, the SCA transforms lives by empowering young people of all backgrounds to plan, act, and lead while they protect and restore our natural and cultural resources.
Founded in 1957, the SCA is dedicated to building the next generation of conservation leaders while inspiring lifelong protection of the environment and our communities.
SCA's mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of our environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.
