The James H. Barrow Biological Field Station and Northwoods Field Station invites Hiram College students to apply for internships and employment.
Summer internships are paid and housing in a Hiram residence hall or the bunkhouse is provided for JHBBFS interns and sleeping cabins are available at the Northwoods Field Station. Internships are available from anywhere from 2-15 weeks during the summer. Our interns work side by side Field Stations faculty and staff and our partner organizations.
Opportunities include:
- Field-based Scientific Research
- Eco-management and Land Stewardship
- Animal Conservation and Husbandry
- Education and Community Outreach
- Welcome Desk Staff
- Independent Research
- Northwoods Caretaker Apprenticeship
Internships are announced to all students via campus email, when applications are open – usually during the middle of the spring semester. We are currently accepting applications for Summer 2020. The deadline to apply is 21 February 2020.
- Student call for applications—internship descriptions and application instructions
- Application form
Minimum requirements for applicants include the following:
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Good academic standing at Hiram College
- Continuation at Hiram College through the following academic year
Interested in working at JHBBFS during the academic year? Employment opportunities are available in eco-management and land stewardship, animal care and husbandry, scientific research, education and community outreach, and our welcome desk. Contact Jim Metzinger (metzingerje@hiram.edu) or Dr. Jennifer Clark (clarkjm@hiram.edu) for more information.
