FWS Visitor Services
We are part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wildlife Refuge System, working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
The Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Complex seeks an intern in the visitor services program. The Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Complex includes three sites:• Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually NWR (BFJN)• Black River Unit• Grays Harbor NWR (GH)Staff are based at BFJN in Olympia. The Visitor Services Team includes:• Park Ranger• Education Specialist• AmeriCorps Educator BFJN• AmeriCorps Educator GH• Visitor Services Manager. The Visitor Services Team provides information and interpretation to 370,000 visitors a year at BFJN and to additional visitors at GH, operating a visitor center open Wednesday through Sunday, and greeting visitors and selling passes at the Olympia office. The visitor center is staffed by volunteers. The volunteer program embraces over 130 active volunteers, providing monthly and annual training, daily support, and recognition. Staff and volunteers walk the trails to greet, orient, educate, and gently correct visitors; report maintenance and safety issues; and take photos for use in social media and other projects. Guided walks and interpretive talks are offered regularly; and special events are held multiple times a year. The Visitor Support Team also operates a lively education program serving around 9,000 students annually.
Open to all MOS / ratings / AFSCs.
The ideal candidate for this opportunity loves the great outdoors and enjoys meeting new people and learning new things.
Opportunities are available nationwide for any eligible timeframe between 60 and 180 days.
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 91 - 120 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
Administrative Support Assistant
This is a nationwide opportunity to work with a Federal agency within the Department of the Interior.
Administrative Support Assistant
This is a nationwide opportunity to work with a Federal agency within the Department of the Interior.