Intern - Fish Hatchery (Spring)
About The Position
The Fish Hatchery Intern will work at Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery in Waubay, South Dakota, during the spring session, January through May. The internship begins in January and concludes when the intern returns to school. Depending on the applicant’s schedule, the position may be full-time (40 hours per week) or part-time (approximately 20–40 hours per week). Work during the school year may be scheduled around the student’s availability, up to a maximum of 1,560 hours or until help is no longer needed. Interns will participate in all aspects of hatchery operations. Work begins with overwinter intensive cold-water production, including trout and salmon, and shifts in spring to walleye spawning and extensive culture in rearing ponds. Interns may also contribute to hatchery research projects by collecting data, conducting literature reviews, assisting with data analysis and manuscript preparation, and, if desired, leading a specific project. Free on-site housing is available if needed.
Requirements
- Be a current part-time or full-time student taking at least 6 credit hours in the upcoming semester or immediately preceding semester.
- Be enrolled at a college, university, or technical institute when applying.
- By the start of the internship, have completed one year (nine months) of the chosen program.
- Be able to work indoors and outdoors, wear waders, work in inclement weather, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in a biology-related field is preferred but not required; all degree programs will be considered.
- Junior or senior standing may be preferred.
- South Dakota residency may be preferred.
- Enrollment at a South Dakota institution may be preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with fish culture activities, including feeding, fish inventories, and cleaning rearing units.
- Support overwinter intensive cold-water production of trout and salmon.
- Assist with spring walleye spawning and extensive culture in rearing ponds.
- Stock fish into public fish waters.
- Perform building, grounds, and equipment maintenance.
- Contribute to hatchery research projects by collecting data and conducting literature reviews.
- Assist with research data analysis and manuscript preparation.
- Optionally take lead responsibility for a specific research project.
Benefits
- Free on-site housing is available if needed.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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