Discover FWS Fellowships
Do Work That Really Matters
If you’re looking for career pathway opportunities with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (“FWS”), one of the FWS fellowship programs might be just what you’re looking for! This Maintenance and Infrastructure Fellows Program (MIFP) brings together a culturally and ethnically diverse group of participants to serve in supportive cohorts to address mission-critical projects such as maintenance, engineering, program and data analysis, climate change adaptation and coordination, hydrology, geographic information systems, construction management, and administration with the FWS. The Fellowships are located on refuges or a regional office across the country.
The fellowships are PAID, include benefits, travel, housing, and are typically 6 months (26 weeks) with the possibility to extend up to 3 years (156 weeks). You will be doing rewarding work in a wildlife refuge or regional office in a location across the country!
To launch your career, APPLY to one or more of the Maintenance and Infrastructure Fellowship positions:
Maintenance Cohort
Infrastructure Cohort
Resilience Cohort
Climate Adaptation
Climate Adaptation, Portland, Oregon
Climate Adaptation, Anchorage Alaska
Climate Adaptation (Hydrology), Anchorage, Alaska
Climate Adaptation (Hydrology/Construction Management), Newbury, Massachusetts
BENEFITS
Hands on learning and job training experience
Paid orientation and travel to orientation
Mentorship for career and professional development
Weekly living allowance ($800 weekly / $20 hourly)
Housing
Relocation assistance (If applicable)
Health insurance option
Certificate of non-competitive hiring eligibility (with successful completion of fellowship)
Eligibility
This fellowship program is open to everyone, including groups underrepresented in the FWS workforce including but not limited to African American/Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaska Native, Hispanic/Latino, and people that identify as LGBTQ+ or with disabilities. To be eligible for the program:
You must be an early-career professional with a strong interest in the FWS fellowship program.
You must be available to serve for 12 months in a selected location.
You must have received your high school diploma or GED by the start date. Degree requirements for individual positions may apply.
You are at least 18 years old and not older than 30 years old (veterans may apply up to age 35).
You are a citizen or lawful permanent resident.
These are minimum eligibility requirements.
Credit: USFWS.
PROJECTs
Fellows will participate in a cohort. Cohorts allow structured learning experiences with other fellows as you explore your career journey with the FWS. Apply to one of these project cohorts:
Maintenance
Infrastructure
Resilience
“Through this internship, I gained so many skills and experiences and made countless professional connections. Because of this I was able to get my foot in the door and obtain a job in public lands.”