Internship Opportunities
This is work performed by college/university undergraduate or graduate students in the Department of
Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks' Internship Program. Interns may perform a variety of duties designed
to provide skills and experience in one of the diverse career fields within the Agency.
Work assignments are performed in a specific career field related to the student's major
or minor course of study. Supervision is received from a bureau advisor who assigns projects,
gives preliminary instructions, reviews work accomplishments, and correlates his/her
supervisory work with the institution's internship facility advisor. Internships are available
for spring, summer, and fall semesters.
Apply now for summer internships! Application deadline March 15, 2023
Career Opportunities
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks offers a variety of career opportunities. All are dedicated to, or support, the conservation of Mississippi's natural resources and the enhancement of outdoor recreation. These jobs require varied levels of education and experience.
- Wildlife & Hunting
- Fishing & Boating
- Law Enforcement
- State Parks
- MS Outdoors
- Administrative Services
- Museum of Natural Science
Current Opportunities
Open positions and application procedures are available online at the MS State Personnel Board or you can view the available positions below.
For Detailed Information
The qualifications for positions with the MDWFP are detailed in job descriptions available through the State Personnel Board and local state Employment Service offices. Additionally, the MDWFP has publications outlining general qualifications for some wildlife and fisheries jobs.
These may be obtained by Writing:
P.O. Box 451
Jackson, MS 39205-0451.
The MDWFP is an equal opportunity employer and provider of programs and services. If anyone believes they have been subjected to discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, race, color, national origin, marital status, sex, religion, creed, age or disability, they may file a complaint with either the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, Human Resources, P.O. Box 451, Jackson MS 39205-0451, or the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 1801 L. Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20507.
