Conservation Internship Positions

The Wildlife Resources Division's Wildlife Conservation Section (WCS) office in Social Circle is excited to announce two 40-hour/week internship positions available for summer 2026. These internships are designed for early-career conservation professionals seeking hands-on experience across various conservation disciplines, including plants, and animal species. The primary responsibilities include assisting in field data collection and data entry for diverse projects focused on Georgia's rare species. The position is based in our Social Circle office, located about 45 minutes from Athens and Atlanta. Housing and carpooling options are available, and the role involves statewide travel with overnight stays, with transportation and field lodging provided. Fieldwork can be physically demanding, with workdays occasionally exceeding 10 hours. The start and end dates are flexible, ideally from May 15 to August 15. The position offers a compensation of $14.00 per hour. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about conservation to gain valuable experience and make meaningful contributions to GA’s wildlife.

Job Responsibilities

Primary: 1. Assistance to Wildlife Biologists on priority rare species monitoring and sampling 2. Data collection and entry of rare species data pertaining to plant and animals. Secondary: 3. Assistance with habitat restoration activities.