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Student Internship Program
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Program Information
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's (TPWD) Intern Program is primarily for college students. Both paid and unpaid positions may be offered depending on available funding. The number of available positions and locations will be published after funding is finalized.
The Program is very competitive for all positions (paid and unpaid). Students interested in becoming a intern must submit an application package which includes: Intern Application; Authorization and Consent for Criminal History Form; and at least one (1) of the following: official transcript, unofficial transcript, or transcript marked "issued to student." Degree plans will NOT be accepted. Incomplete application packets will not be considered.
Program Objective
To introduce interested college students, particularly women and minorities, to career opportunities in positions located statewide and job settings in which to gain practical experience and training in natural and cultural resource fields.
Note: If selected for a paid opportunity, intern will be paid at the rate of pay reflected from the completed hours on the fall transcript. The spring semester credit hours do not count towards the rate of pay for the internship. The reason for this is that the interns' hire paperwork is completed in the spring before the semester ends.
Program Duration and Funding
The summer internship program employment period varies depending on specific intern opportunity.
| College Student Classification | Earned Semester Hours | Hourly Rate of Pay | Salary Group | Functional Title | State Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshman/Sophomore/Juniors | 0 – 89 | $9.87115 | A7 | Intern I | Clerk II |
| Seniors | 90+ | $10.85625 | A9 | Intern II | Clerk III |
| Graduate Student | BA/BS | $12.08269 | A11 | Intern III | Clerk IV |
Application Requirements
- Undergraduate OR graduate college student enrolled in an accredited college or university at time of application.
- Minimum of 12 completed semester credit hours from an accredited college or university on transcripts.
- Must have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 grade point scale OR "Pass" on a Pass/Fail system.
- Must submit an Internship
Application Form (PWD 068e)
(Word 507 KB)
and Recruitment Activity Data Sheet (third page of Application form). - Must submit an Authorization
and Consent for Disclosure of Criminal History Information (PWD 1039)
(Word 76 KB)
or Authorization
and Consent for Disclosure of Criminal History Information (PWD 1039)
(PDF 118 KB)
form.
- Completed application packets should be emailed to hr@tpwd.state.tx.us.
- Official transcripts, unofficial transcripts, or transcripts marked "issued to student" may be scanned and attached to email.
- Signatures will be obtained at time of hire.
Have Questions?
Via e-mail: HR@tpwd.state.tx.us
Via phone: (512) 389-8788
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
- Application for Intern Opportunity (PWD 0068e) (Word 507 KB)
- Application for Intern Opportunity (PWD 0068e) (PDF 576.6 KB)
- Authorization and Consent for Disclosure of Criminal History Information (PWD 1039) (Word 76 KB)
- Authorization and Consent for Disclosure of Criminal History Information (PWD 1039) (PDF 118 KB)
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