Request for Applications for Coastal and Marine Resources Internship Rotational Program

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES
NOTICE OF INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) will accept applications until 10:00
a.m. on April 16, 2026 for the purpose of hiring interns for the Coastal and Marine Resources
Internship Rotational Program.
RFA# 3140004531
The minimum qualifications for these positions include:
* Education: Must possess or be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in natural resource
management, wildlife biology, environmental science, environmental education, ecology,
marine science, biology, botany, geography, forestry, or a related field from an accredited
four-year college or university. If degree is in progress, the candidate must have at least 32
hours of college credit. As part of the application, please provide a copy of your transcript
(unofficial copy is acceptable).
* Experience: Please include any training or skills related to this position in your
application.
* Other: Must possess a valid driver's license (Mississippi residents must have a Mississippi
driver's license). MDMR will verify the driver's license.
The internship positions pay $15.00 per hour and are for a maximum of 28 hours per week. The
positions are for up to 8 weeks, depending on the intern's school schedule.
Information about the position, instructions for applying, and an application will be available
March 19, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. on the MDMR website at:
https://dmr.ms.gov/current-procurement-feed/request-for-applications/
and the Mississippi Procurement Portal at:
https://www.ms.gov/dfa/contract_bid_search/Bid?autoloadGrid=False
For additional information, please contact Janie Ballew via email at procurement@dmr.ms.gov.
Applications may be submitted by hand delivery to Janie Ballew at 1716 AJ Holloway Drive,
Biloxi, MS 39532 or mail to Janie Ballew, Lead Contract Analyst, MDMR 1141 Bayview Avenue,
Biloxi, MS 39530, or by email to procurement@dmr.ms.gov. The deadline for applying is 10:00
a.m. on April 16, 2026.
All applications should be marked: "Coastal and Marine Resources Internship Rotational
Program"