Natural Resources Education Intern

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa • Red Cliff, WI

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Natural Resources Education Intern supports projects in the Red Cliff Treaty Natural Resources Division, including fisheries, wildlife, and hatchery work. The intern coordinates with the Red Cliff Boys and Girls Club to plan natural-resource lessons and workshops for youth. This is a school-year internship beginning in September 2026 and continuing while funding is available and the student remains interested. The position is based at the Fish Hatchery Office in Bayfield, Wisconsin, pays $18.00 per hour, and is scheduled for 16 hours per week. The role is supervised by the Natural Resources Director and Wildlife Specialist and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Applicants must be enrolled members of a Native American tribe, be under 25, and be enrolled in school while working toward a high school diploma, GED, college degree, or similar qualification. Preference is given to Red Cliff youth; other enrolled tribal members may be considered if candidates are equally qualified. No previous experience is required, though general knowledge of natural resources or experience working with youth is beneficial. Fieldwork may be arduous and requires fitness, walking on uneven terrain, and lifting at least 50 pounds. Work takes place on forest lands, in streams, on Lake Superior, at the hatchery, and at times in an office or garage/workshop. The crew often travels together to field sites within the reservation.

Requirements

• Must be an enrolled member of a Native American tribe.
• Must be under 25 years old.
• Must be enrolled in school and working toward a high school diploma, GED, college degree, or similar qualification.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of fieldwork, including being on one’s feet, walking on uneven terrain, and lifting at least 50 pounds.
• Must be responsible, dependable, safety-conscious, and interested in learning about natural-resource careers.
• No previous experience is required.
• Applicants are subject to a drug test before starting and to the Tribe’s background investigation and other employment requirements.

Nice To Haves

• General knowledge of the natural resources field.
• Experience working with youth.
• Red Cliff youth are preferred; other enrolled tribal members will be considered in the case of equally qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data entry as directed by wildlife specialists.
• Work with a wildlife specialist to plan natural-resource educational outreach for elementary and middle school students at the Red Cliff Boys and Girls Club.
• Check the Wildlife Program’s network of game cameras and enter related data.
• Explore coursework opportunities offered by the Center for Wildlife Studies.
• Assist with community outreach events as needed, including 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.
• Perform other duties assigned at the supervisor’s discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed