WILDLIFE INTERNS NEEDED 
 
Two biology interns needed to assist in wildlife management activities at 
Eastern Neck and Martin National Wildlife Refuges on Maryland’s Eastern 
Shore. 
 
WHAT? 
Primary duties will include independently conducting call-back surveys for 
rails, and independently conducting vegetation monitoring associated with 
call-back survey routes.  Secondary duties will include assisting with 
invasive plant species management and monitoring; assisting with exit 
surveys at colonial nesting bird colonies; assisting with black duck 
banding; assisting with osprey and peregrine falcon nest checks; assisting 
with saltmarsh sparrow surveys; assisting with frog call count surveys; 
data entry; and other duties as assigned. 
 
WHY? 
This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable work experience on a 
National Wildlife Refuge and develop contacts with professionals in the 
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.  Coordinated Marshbird playback surveys are 
conducted at many National Wildlife Refuges across the country to monitor 
population trends and to help guide management activities.  Other 
assignments will aid in successfully achieving management goals at the 
refuge level. 
 
WHERE? 
Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge is located in Kent County, MD. 
Martin National Wildlife Refuge is located in Somerset County, MD. 
 
WHO? 
Ideal candidates will have completed, or be enrolled in, a BS/BA program in 
Zoology/Biology/Wildlife Ecology/Natural Resource Management. Candidates 
should have birding experience including the ability to identify birds by 
sound, vegetation sampling experience, interest in botanical work, some 
experience using a GPS, the ability to work independently in (potentially) 
wet terrain with large numbers of aggressive mosquitoes, and the ability to 
independently operate motor boats (training provided).  Boating experience 
is a plus. 
 
WHEN? 
From mid-May through August 2006; dates somewhat flexible. Work is 40 hours 
per week 
 
HOW MUCH? 
Housing and $125/week stipend provided; shopping, food, and services are 
available about 20 miles away in Chestertown, MD (from Eastern Neck). 
Martin National Wildlife Refuge is located on Smith Island.  Access to 
Martin is via ferry.  Projects at Martin will require staying in temporary 
housing on Smith Island for potentially 5+ days.  Few services exist on 
Smith Island.  A vehicle will be provided for work related travel.  Hip 
boots and optics will be provided. 
 
HOW DO I APPLY? 
Send a cover letter and resume with 3 references (name, relationship, and 
            phone number) to: 
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge 
1730 Eastern Neck Road 
Rock Hall, MD 21661 
Attention: Rachel Cliché 
Or E-mail:  
Phone: (410) 639-2108 x 222 
Applications accepted if postmarked by April 8, 2006 or until filled with 
qualified applicants. 
 
Sean Flint 
Wildlife Biologist (Fire Specialist) 
Chesapeake Marshlands NWR Complex 
Blackwater NWR 
2145 Key Wallace Drive 
Cambridge, MD 21613 
phone (410) 228-2692 x 114 
fax (410) 228-3261