Wildlife Technician Intern - Summer 2025

Cox Enterprises, LLC • Beaufort, SC

314d • $14 - $22

About The Position

Cox Enterprises Properties are two of the most progressive wildlife management tracts in the southeast. Yadkin Ridge located in Allendale and Barnwell counties in South Carolina consists of open pine stands scattered among slightly rolling hills, dissected by an array of creeks and branches that feed into multiple freshwater ponds. Clarendon Farms is a coastal property located in Beaufort, SC consisting of a 3,500-acre mainland with various sized islands making up the remaining acreage. Mature longleaf pine, loblolly pine and live oak flats dominate a large portion of the forest with wetlands intermixed throughout. Both properties are intensively managed as a hunting and recreational estate for owners and guests. Game species management is at the forefront of our focus while maintaining an ecologically sound environment for non-game species as well. We provide an atmosphere in which our employees can grow and progress through work experience and training. If you are passionate about creating excellent wildlife habitat and hunting opportunities, please join our team!

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a related degree program, such as Wildlife Management, Natural Resources, Recreation Management, Fisheries, Biology, or a related field.
• 1-2 years hunting and farming experience preferred.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills, problem solving abilities and advanced communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word and ability to navigate digital maps.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily operations of a 14,000-acre plantation managed for deer, dove, duck, fish, quail, and turkey.
• Deer stand setup and maintenance.
• Tractor operation including mowing, disking, planting, fertilizing, liming, etc.
• Assist with controlled burn planning and execution.
• Maintaining and repairing wood duck boxes.
• Trapping of furbearers.
• Pesticide use under Licensed Private Applicator's supervision.
• Treatment of invasive weeds via backpack sprayers and tractors.
• Fisheries management.
• Property line marking.
• Handheld power equipment operation - weed eater, chainsaw, power pruner, brush mower.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month.
• Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree