The Undergraduate Internship & Research Partner Program is one of many options available to you for gaining real-life experience during your time at Texas A&M. you will find a collection of job boards and internship opportunities that are related to our Rangeland, Wildlife, & Fisheries tracks. If you are interested in any of these, please apply to them directly as there are no spots reserved specifically for department students.
Jobs posted on this page are related to aquaculture, wildlife, fisheries, environment, ecology, natural resources, conservation, biological sciences, life sciences, and outdoor recreation. To apply using the Natural Resource Job Board, follow the application instructions in the listing, or, if no instructions are available, email/call the contact listed on the job posting. Questions about the Natural Resources Job Board can be directed to rwfm-jobs@ag.tamu.edu.
HireAggies is a page that you can access as a current student with your TAMU credentials or as a former student with Aggie Network credentials. The page allows you to customize your profile and the type of job you are looking for, practice with Mock Interviews, upload a resume to your page, and more. You are able to apply directly through the HireAggies webpage or save opportunities that you are interested in while searching. Any questions about HireAggies can be directed to cc_advisor@tamu.edu
USAJobs is a one-stop shop for all governmental hiring positions. To apply, you must create a profile. You are able to filter your searches, upload resumes and other important documents, explore hiring paths (i.e. student, recent graduate, internship, etc), set up notifications for position availability, and more. Some important opportunities and Job Series codes pertaining to the RWFM Department and its tracks will be listed below. To the right, the Career Center's page for applying to positions within the Federal Government is linked. See the Federal Hiring Information page under "Other Opportunities" to view more resources and federal positions.
TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
TPWD offers a range of internships across their organizational divisions, including Law Enforcement, Wildlife, Communications, State Parks, Infrastructure, Coastal Fisheries, Inland Fisheries, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Executive Office. Use the link to the left to access their Student Internship Program page and then navigate to the "Current Postings" link to view and apply to TWPD openings. If you have any questions, email tpwdintern@tpwd.texas.gov.
Environment for the Americas features opportunities for racially and ethnically diverse students in conservation, natural resources, history, and geology, through internships with national parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, and other sites. These positions require that applicants are US Citizens/ Legal Residents, fully vaccinated for COVID-19, and between the ages of 18-30 years/up to 35 years if a veteran. For application links and instructions, view a posting that interests you. To contact EFTA about internships, call 720.595.5580.
The Nature Conservancy hosts a variety of positions globally that focus on tackling the dual threats of accelerated climate change and unprecedented biodiversity loss. On their website, you will be able to toggle through positions that involve youth environmental education, policy, indigenous relations, private companies, local landowners, field sciences, and financing. Though they are global, you can refine your searches based on location.
To contact The Nature Conservancy in Texas, email texas@tnc.org or call 210.224.8774.
The Corps Network hosts a variety of positions that depend on the needs of the local community. Position duties may include building and restoring trails; removing invasive species and restoring habitats; conducting prescribed burns and fighting wildfires; preserving historic structures; installing fencing and other park infrastructure; planting trees; reclaiming abandoned lots; operating farms and gardens; landscaping and xeriscaping; weatherizing low-income homes; removing graffiti; restoring streams, etc. Corps focus on conservation, climate resilience, sustainability, and community improvement.
On their website, you will be able to toggle through positions and refine your searches based on location.