Conservation Department offers internships

The Missouri Department of Conservation is offering an internship for college students interested in conservation.

The MDC Internship Program will provide opportunities throughout the state for eligible students.

The Jerry Conley Internship positions will be awarded in Southeast Missouri. Conley was the director of Missouri Conservation from 1996 to 2002. The program identified these positions to honor Conley's work in conservation and his commitment to developing conservation professionals.

Internships are provided at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The length of time typically runs concurrent with college semesters or summer break. The program follows a traditional approach to engage students during studies for career exploration and to gain practical experience beyond the classroom. At the undergraduate level, the emphasis is on recruitment and introducing top-performing students to MDC. At the graduate level the emphasis is on expanding and enhancing a student's experience.

For information, contact Rebecca Solum, Human Resources Division, Missouri Conservation, Box 180, Jefferson City, Mo., 65101, or call 573-751-4115