USFS Student Programs

The deadline for the US Forest Service Student Programs Application has again been extended  -  to March 15, 2012.  These Student Career Employment Program (SCEP) and Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) positions are located throughout the Eastern Region of the US.  Four of the positions, listed as "Conservation Education Intern", are paid summer intern positions, located in the Milwaukee Regional Office.

Information:

US Forest Service – Eastern Region

Regional Office,  Milwaukee, WI  

2012 Summer Conservation Education Intern  Program

(Four Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) Positions Available)

***APPLICATIONS DUE:  MARCH 15, 2012***

Description

The USDA Forest Service is offering college students the opportunity to work as part of a team conducting conservation education programs for urban youth throughout Milwaukee from June 11 – August 11, 2012.   The team will visit sites such as: the Urban Treehouse site, community centers, Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCAs, and summer schools. The Intern team will work out of the US Forest Service Regional office  located in downtown Milwaukee, WI.   A variety of conservation education resources, as well as training, will be available for use by students for program development. 

Goal

The goal of the Conservation Education Intern Program is to interact with urban youth,  through nature games and activities, and provide insight on topics such as: the value of natural resources, environmental issues, and stewardship.  The program strives to help urban youth make a connection between community natural resources and federal lands.  

Student Eligibility Requirements

Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university, or graduate  school and returning to school in fall of 2012. Applicants must be in good academic standing.

Majors

Major or Minor preferred in one or more of the following fields; Natural Resource Management,  Education,  Forestry, Urban Forestry, Environmental Education, , Environmental Sciences, Natural Sciences.  Experience working with children and  environmental education programs beneficial.

How to Apply

Students should apply through the attached “US Forest Service Student Career Employment Program (SCEP) and Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) Fiscal Year 2012Recruitment Bulletin.  ** The Conservation Education Intern Program positions fall under the STEP program.  Students, therefore, need not meet all requirements listed for SCEP students.**  

Contacts: For more information about the Conservation Ed Intern program, contact Jean Claassen at 414-297-1394, jclaassen@fs.fed.us .  For more information about the Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP), contact Monez Ashley at 414-297-3150 or mashley@fs.fed.us