This opportunity is curated through the UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network. Opportunities posted through the Network may not be affiliated with the Florida Museum or TESI, but are shared with UF undergraduate students who want to learn more about environmental research, education and outreach, and civic engagement. 

Opportunity Provider

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Type of Position

  • Hourly rate of $15/hour.
  • Part-time (average 20-30 hrs/week).
  • Housing is not provided.
  • College credit is possible. Candidates are responsible for checking with your department advisor at your home institution.

Description

The Steidinger Scholars program was established in honor of Dr. Karen Steidinger, a world-renowned pioneering woman in harmful algal bloom research and a formative figure in the history of FWC’s Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI). Dr. Steidinger’s career includes numerous significant contributions to dinoflagellate research, which have been acknowledged by her peers through the naming of the organism that causes red tides in Florida, Karenia brevis, after her.

The Steidinger Scholars program aims to inspire students to explore careers in fisheries and wildlife research through experiential learning. Mentored by FWRI scientists, future investigators work on a variety of projects that inform the protection, conservation, and management of Florida’s fish and wildlife resources.

Eligibility

  • All applicants must be a recent or expected high school graduate, or 1-2 year college student by the time of internship start. (Applicants at the Junior or beyond years of study, see other opportunities)
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Good written and oral communication.
  • A passion for and interest in science. Prior learning or experience is not required.
  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S. including having a valid social security card.

Women and students from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.

Program Dates

May 2024 to August 2024 (3 months, start and end dates TBD)

Application Due Date

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Application

Applicants must complete the application package and submit to the intern coordinator, including:

  • A cover letter expressing interest in the specific opportunity being applied for; include:
    1. Opportunity #,
    2. why the position is of interest,
    3. what you hope to gain from it,
    4. why you feel you are a good candidate,
    5. dates, days, and hours you are available to work,
    6. your current year of study, and
    7. the date you are available to start work.
  • Multiple applications are allowed but a separate application must be submitted for each opportunity of interest.
  • A letter of support from a past or current teacher of why you are a good candidate for the program (include contact information for this reference).
  • A resume that includes information on experience OR abilities including hobbies, interests, recreational activities.

Please submit application items as an e-mail attachment to: 
Interns@MyFWC.com. Indicate “Steidinger Scholars FWRI-SS-SU24-04” in the subject line.

If electronic submission is not possible, hard copies can be mailed to:
Internship Coordinator “Steidinger Scholars”
FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
100 Eighth Avenue SE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701-5020

Website

Steidinger Scholars | FWC (myfwc.com)

Contact

Interns@MyFWC.com