Patuxent Research Refuge Crew Member
Thank you for your interest in a Crew Member position with the Patuxent Research Refuge. The summer crew will meet Monday through Friday during the summer break, June 24th through August 16th!
Applications are currently closed. Check back later for 2025 Applications!
MEMBER BENEFITS
Paid work experience:
$375/week stipend
Develop collaboration and leadership skills
Work with other high school students from across the region
Explore outdoor and recreation activities such as biking, hiking, boating, wildlife viewing and fishing
Learn about natural resource management careers
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Able to hike up to 3 miles a day
Able to perform up to 7 hours of manual labor in a day
Willingness to learn to use hand tools for digging, sawing, chopping etc
Willingness to work outside in varying weather conditions
Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 15 and currently enrolled in high school
Demonstrates leadership skills and/or responsibility
Likes meeting and working with people
Must want to learn more about environmental topics
Willing to participate in a group setting with a positive attitude for the entire program.
Must be respectful of all program participants and leaders
Must follow instructions, safety regulations, and guidelines and complete assigned tasks
Must actively engage and participate in all events and environmental education programs, games, and activities
Able to commit to program dates and follow attendance policy
Must be able to complete all required paperwork prior to the program start. Internet access is needed to do this.
MEMBER ELIGIBILITY
Must be between the ages of 15 and 18 during the program
Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the assigned work with or without reasonable accommodations·
Must be a citizen of the United States or permanent resident
Have a valid U.S. Social Security number or have applied for a valid Social Security number by start of program
Must be able to obtain a work permit if younger than 18 as required by state law