From a Ryan Brady Photo

~~~~~~~Friends of the Rydell Refuge Association~~~~~~~

17788 349^th Street Southeast,  Erskine, MN 56535 (218) 687-2229

Promoting better understanding, appreciation, and accessibility of the natural and cultural history, natural

 environment and wildlife management of the Rydell National Wildlife Refuge to people of all ages and abilities.

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January 16, 2007

Naturalist Internship Announcement

The Friends of Rydell Refuge Association(FRRA) is searching for a motivated individual to intern as an FRRA Naturalist at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge(NWR) for the summer months.  Rydell NWR is located in the Prairie Pothole Region of Northwestern Minnesota between the flat Red River Valley Floodplain to the west and the rolling hardwood forest and lake regions to the east.  The 2,120 acre Refuge is a beautiful mosaic of wetlands, bog, maple-basswood forests and tallgrass prairie.  Anyone interested in expanding their horizons with valuable work experience with a dedicated staff in the beautiful setting of Rydell NWR is strongly encouraged to apply.

Description of Internship:  Primary duties will include staffing Visitor’s Center while developing and presenting hikes and nature programs along the 5 miles of paved and accessible trail systems, interpretive writing, and preparing weekly press releases for Refuge programs.  Secondary duties include assisting with biological monitoring and collections, and aiding Refuge staff as needed.

Salary:   Weekly tax-exempt stipend of $150.00 per week, including free, on-site, wheelchair-accessible housing.

Tour of Duty:  Starting on or about June 4 and extending 12-15 weeks.  Workweek usually consists of eight-hour days, Wednesday- Sunday, from 9:30am-6:00pm.

Cover Letter or Resume sent to:

 Friends of the Rydell Refuge Association

                                                 17788 349^th Street Southeast

                                                 Erskine, MN 56535

Deadline:  March 23, 2007

Any Inquiries and Questions Contact:

Juancarlos Giese                              

Rydell NWR

                                                            218-687-2229

fax:218-687-2225

                                                            juancarlos_giese@fws.gov