Housing Support: Housing stipend up to $5,000 for the entire Fellowship is authorized based on actual expenses incurred. Fellow will be required to provide documentation to validate reimbursement.
Housing Description: Fellow will be responsible for locating and securing suitable housing.
Valid Driver’s License: Required
Transportation Support Description: Public transportation is available, though options may depend on selecting housing locations in proximity to existing bus routes.
Position Description: Come shape the future for pollinator conservation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Center for Pollinator Conservation! This summer Fellowship will contribute to the development of the Center and create actionable science - turning data and analysis into operational recommendations.
To implement this position, the selected Fellow will be responsible for:
- Conducting field surveys for pollinators,
- Analyzing previous data and data sets,
- Using geospatial tools to identify priorities for pollinator surveys, and
- Developing strategic policy recommendations based on conducted analyses.
This position provides opportunities to practice geospatial skills, field survey skills, and also opportunities to engage with a broad network of agency scientists, leadership, partners and other interested parties/groups.
The Fellow will work out of the Midwest Regional Office in Bloomington, MN, as part of a national team. The work environment will be hybrid, with in-person and virtual meetings and seasonal field work that may require some travel.
Minimum Education Level: Open for consideration to undergraduate rising seniors/seniors and graduate students who will not complete their degree requirements before September 22, 2024.
Fields of Study:
- Biological Sciences
- Education/Outreach
- Geographic and Information Sciences
Working Conditions Requirements:
- Ability to work independently as well as with teams.
- Ability to conduct field work involving hiking and carrying equipment (10-20 pounds).
- Driver's license.
Desired Characteristics:
- Written and verbal communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Geographic information systems
- Technical writing and communications.
