Student - Office Of Fisheries

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is responsible for managing and protecting the state's renewable natural resources, including all wildlife and aquatic life. LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology.

Student – Office of Fisheries

The purpose of the LDWF Student Employment program is to employ students at the graduate and undergraduate levels, in fields of study that will be beneficial to LDWF while providing the student with challenging work experience. Students must be currently enrolled full time in an accredited educational institution at the undergraduate or graduate level and maintain enrollment at the University while employed at LDWF. Students can work up to 20 hours per week. Student workers are not required to pursue an education in a curriculum that is directly related to the office in which they will be working.

In order to be considered for the student employment program, students must be:

• Detail oriented.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently within departmental policies and guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Integrity, punctuality, and dependability.
• Positive attitude.

Students do not need to be registered during the summer sessions in order to be qualified for student status. However, if graduating in the spring semester, proof of enrollment for the fall semester must be received in order to continue employment under the student employment program.

How to Apply

To apply for this vacancy, complete an electronic application. For questions, contact Pascha Turner at Pturner@wlf.la.gov.