Deadline: Tue, 03/07/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Cox Enterprises-Clarendon Farms Job Field: Fisheries Forestry Wildlife Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: South Carolina Location Detail: Allendale and Beaufort, SC Job Description: The Wildlife Technician Intern will assist in the daily operations of a 14,000-acre plantation that is managed for deer, dove, duck, fish, quail, and turkey. Candidate must be highly motivated to work in an outdoor environment. Experience is desired in the fields of agriculture, fisheries, forestry, GIS, and wildlife. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: • Deer stand setup and maintenance • Tractor operation including mowing, disking, planting, fertilizing, liming, etc. • Assist with controlled burn planning and execution • Maintaining and repairing wood duck boxes • Trapping of furbearers • Pesticide use under Licensed Private Applicator’s supervision • Treatment of invasive weeds via backpack sprayers and tractors • Fisheries management • Property line marking • Handheld power equipment operation – weed eater, chainsaw, power pruner, brush mower Qualifications: • High school graduate and/or equivalent of education and experience required. • Skills: Highly effective interpersonal skills, problem solving abilities and advanced communication skills a plus. • Experience: 1-2 years hunting and farming experience preferred. • Personality: Must be able to effectively interact with all types of individuals, be mentally alert, detail oriented with good reasoning skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word and ability to navigate digital maps. • This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job when circumstances change; e.g., emergencies, rush jobs, changes in personnel, workload, technological developments, etc. Salary: Hourly Benefits: Housing and work vehicle provided How to Apply: Email cover letter and resume to jeff.dawson@coxinc.com
