Are you a college student interested in animal and plant health? Would you like to learn about the many career paths open in agriculture and natural resources?
What Does an Intern Do?
Based on career interests and skills, our interns work with one of APHIS鈥 programs鈥擜nimal Care, Biotechnology Regulatory Services, International Services, Plant Protection and Quarantine, Veterinary Services, or Wildlife Services鈥攐r one of our management support
units. You鈥檒l assist with daily operations and get firsthand experience in such areas as field work, laboratory research, administration, data analysis, budget and accounting, communications and outreach, and other technical and scientific work in agricultural health.
Benefits
- Paid summer employment
- Paid travel and housing
- On-the-job training
- Networking opportunities
About APHIS
APHIS is a multifaceted agency with a broad mission to protect the health and value of American agriculture and natural resources. Our programs and services touch the lives of all Americans and many people around the world every day. To learn more, visit you have questions about APHIS and our programs, contact our Office of the National Tribal Liaison (ONTL):
Dr. Terry Clark, ONTL Director
terry.w.clark@usda.gov 飦 (301) 440-4388
Carl Etsitty, ONTL Assistant Director
carl.etsitty@usda.gov 飦 (970) 494-7573
Apply Today!
To obtain and submit an application, contact:
Myia Reyes, Program Coordinator
American Indian Heritage Center
myia.reyes@uncp.edu 飦 (910) 775-4663