FW: Internship opportunity
Michael D Kaller
We are excited to share that some changes have been made to our Texas Parks and Wildlife Department – Coastal Fisheries internships. Because of these changes, our Coastal Fisheries internships are now available to students pursuing a degree in Marine Biology/Fisheries Management or any related degree from all universities. We want to ensure that we share these opportunities with as many students as possible, so please distribute this announcement as you see fit. All available internships and applications can be found on our CAPPS job board or by following this link: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/802/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en#. Applications will close on March 13th, 2025, 11:59:00 PM.
As the number of internships/jobs listed on the CAPPS website can be overwhelming and difficult to sift through, I have added links below to all our Coastal Fisheries Division opportunities. These links are grouped by teams. I have included the brief description of each team that can found on their respective job postings to help students understand what the teams are responsible for. I have also included the locations associated with and number of position openings for each position.
Fisheries Management Team
Fisheries Management internship positions will, under the direction of the Ecosystem Leader, perform routine fish and wildlife conservation work including assisting in the collection, recording, and editing of fishery-dependent and fishery-independent data in the Upper Laguna Madre ecosystem. Operates equipment safely under the supervision of trained staff. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Maintains gear, equipment, and facility. Perform additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures. Normal work hours are weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with some work in the evenings or weekends with 40-hour weeks.
Port Arthur (Sabine Lake Ecosystem, 1 opening) - https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/802/jobdetail.ftl?job=00047979&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago
Dickinson (Galveston Bay Ecosystem, 1 opening) - https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/802/jobdetail.ftl?job=00047945&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago
Palacios (Matagorda Bay Ecosystem, 1 opening) - https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/802/jobdetail.ftl?job=00047969&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago
Port O’Connor (San Antonio Bay Ecosystem, 1 opening) - https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/802/jobdetail.ftl?job=00047983&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago
Rockport (Aransas Bay Ecosystem, 1 opening) - https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/802/jobdetail.ftl?job=00047931&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago
Rockport (Corpus Christi Bay Ecosystem, 1 opening) - https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/802/jobdetail.ftl?job=00047942&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago
Corpus Christi (Upper Laguna Madre Ecosystem, 2 openings) - https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/802/jobdetail.ftl?job=00047997&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago
Brownsville (Lower Laguna Madre Ecosystem, 1 opening) - https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/802/jobdetail.ftl?job=00047950&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago
Ecosystem Resources Program
Ecosystem Resources Program Interns will assist coastal ecologists responsible for managing habitat restoration projects, mapping habitats (oyster reef, seagrass, and salt marsh), responding to fish and wildlife kills, and engaging in state and federal environmental review processes. Duties include assisting with field work (both land and boat-based) such as acoustic sonar surveys, ground truthing map products, and project site visits; planning habitat conservation and restoration projects; assisting with literature reviews to provide supporting documentation for environmental review guidance documents; entering, handling, and summarizing data including the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS); maintenance of field and lab equipment; and participation in outreach and natural resource related meetings. Perform additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures. Normal work hours are weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with some work in the evenings or weekends with 40-hour weeks.
Dickinson (2 openings) - https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/802/jobdetail.ftl?job=00047982&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago
Corpus Christi (2 openings) - https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/802/jobdetail.ftl?job=00047968&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago
Stock Enhancement Team
Marine Enhancement internship positions will, under the supervision of the Hatchery Manager, be responsible for fish hatchery stock enhancement. Assists Hatchery staff in the propagation and distribution of marine finfish throughout the coastal waters of Texas. Duties include collecting, tabulating, and entry of hatchery records; fish culture operations; and stock enhancement program work. Operates equipment safely under close supervision and maintains gear, equipment, and facility. Perform additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures. Normal work hours are weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with some work in the evenings or weekends with 40-hour weeks.
Lake Jackson (Hatchery Intern, 2 openings) – https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/802/jobdetail.ftl?job=00047987&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago
Palacios (Hatchery Intern, 1 opening) - https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/802/jobdetail.ftl?job=00047985&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago
Corpus Christi (Hatchery Intern, 2 openings) - https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/802/jobdetail.ftl?job=00048118&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago
Stock Enhancement Team – Visitor’s Center
Under supervision of Visitor Center Manager and Program Specialist, this position is responsible for assisting with Sea Center Texas outreach and volunteer programs. Assists with planning and hosting Sea Center Texas educational events including several Sea Center summer camp programs for children ages 9 to 11. May help with developing new educational activities. Intern would need to be comfortable directly interacting with the public and providing interpretive programs. Assists with guided hatchery tours, touch tank activities, and gift shop operations as needed. May organize educational materials and perform administrative duties. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.
Lake Jackson (Visitor’s Center Intern, 1 opening) - https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/802/jobdetail.ftl?job=00047992&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago’
From: Michael Dance <mda...@lsu.edu>
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2025 11:57 AM
To: Carey Gelpi <Carey...@tpwd.texas.gov>; Stephen R Midway <smi...@lsu.edu>
Subject: Re: Internship opportunity
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Hi Carey,
Sure thing, thanks for sharing!
-Mike
Michael Dance
Fisheries and Movement Ecology Lab
Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences
Louisiana State University
2255 Energy Coast and Environment Bldg.
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Phone: 225-578-1243
Email: mda...@lsu.edu
From: Carey Gelpi <Carey...@tpwd.texas.gov>
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2025 11:01 AM
To: Stephen R Midway <smi...@lsu.edu>; Michael Dance <mda...@lsu.edu>
Subject: Internship opportunity
Hi Stephen and Michael,
We have opened up out summer internship opportunity at Coastal Fisheries to schools outside of the Texas A&M system.
There are several TPWD internships available along the Texas coast, but the link for the Sabine Lake position is below. I was hoping that you may be able to share it with your students.
Appreciatively,
-Carey