Field Crew Leader
About The Position
Trout Unlimited is looking for energetic, intelligent, and motivated individuals to join our staff for seasonal employment in 2026. The job will assist activities that support native trout and aquatic resource conservation in the upper Delaware River basin. TU Field Crew Leader will work with and lead a team for 40-hour weeks (typically 4 days at 10 hours/day) that require driving on rural roads with limited cell phone coverage, traversing difficult terrain while carrying field gear up to 50 pounds and working in all types of weather conditions. This position must be able to report to locations in Pike and Monroe counties.
Requirements
- Recent graduate, or graduate student pursuing a degree in environmental science, fish and wildlife biology, biology, ecology, or related field of study.
- Demonstrable experience with physically demanding work.
- A valid driver's license and the ability to pass background checks for employment.
- Ability to quickly acquire skills and learn new techniques.
- Willing to work long days in outdoor field conditions.
- Willing to frequently travel overnight throughout Pennsylvania and potentially neighboring states.
- Possess strong organizational and communication skills.
- Desire to learn about stream ecology and watershed science.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team with varied skills, abilities, and perspectives.
- Ability to think creatively, keep and open mind, and take constructive criticism.
Responsibilities
- Ability to work independently and lead a small team in remote and urban settings.
- Complete backpack electrofishing surveys for Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commissions Unassessed Waters Initiative in the Delaware River basin.
- Complete culvert assessments using the North Atlantic Aquatic Connectivity Collaborative (NAACC) protocol.
- Collect field data through activities such as electrofishing, water quality sampling, and stream habitat surveys.
- Speak to landowners and the public to gain access to priority streams for assessment.
- Maintain rigorous data collection and assessment protocols; identify and report any concerns to supervisor.
- Wade streams and rivers in a variety of flow regimes and weather conditions.
- Maintain equipment and report maintenance/equipment needs to supervisor.
- Provide data entry and database management, as well as prepare maps and assist with reports.
- Assistance to other program staff as needed.
- Maintain a high level of integrity while on the job.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
