Wildlife Monitoring Fellow - Kern National Wildlife Refuge Complex

American Conservation Experience is seeking a Wildlife Monitoring Fellow for the Kern National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Delano, CA. The fellow will work on a remote camera project to monitor the endangered Buena Vista Lake ornate shrew, under the mentorship of refuge staff. The position requires a minimum commitment of 33 weeks, starting on 04/21/2025 and ending on 12/06/2025.
Wildlife Monitoring Fellow - Kern National Wildlife Refuge Complex SummaryAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking ONE Wildlife Monitoring Fellow to contribute to a remote camera project monitoring the endangered Buena Vista Lake ornate shrew under the mentorship of Kern National Wildlife Refuge Complex Staff. For more information about ACE, please visit our website. Start Date: 04/21/2025 (somewhat flexible)Estimated End Date: 12/06/2025a 33-week minimum commitment is required Location Details/Description: Kern National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Delano, CA The Kern National Wildlife Refuge was established on November 18, 1960 and consists of 11,249 acres of natural desert uplands, a relict riparian corridor, and developed marsh. The visitor center and office complex opened in late 1999. The refuge headquarters is at the junction of Garces Highway and Corcoran Road. Situated on the s...