Intern - Fish Hatchery (Summer)

the South Dakota State Government • Spearfish, SD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The McNenny Hatchery Fish Hatchery Intern works across hatchery operations, including fish culture, stocking, maintenance, and research. The role is for the summer session from May through August and is located in Spearfish, South Dakota.

Interns contribute to research projects by collecting data and conducting literature reviews, and may assist with data analysis and manuscript preparation. They may also be assigned lead responsibilities for a specific project. Research areas include aquaculture engineering, fish reproductive biology, fish spawning and rearing techniques, fish surgery methods, and aquaculture occupational safety and health. Students have served as first authors or co-authors on hatchery publications.

Requirements

• Must be a current part-time or full-time student taking at least 6 credit hours in the upcoming or immediately preceding semester.
• Must be enrolled at a college, university, or technical institute when applying.
• Must have completed one year (nine months) of the chosen program by the start of the internship.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to applicants with junior or senior standing.
• Preference may be given to South Dakota residents.
• Preference may be given to students of South Dakota institutions.

Responsibilities

• Feed fish and conduct fish inventories.
• Clean fish-rearing units.
• Stock fish into public fish waters.
• Perform building, grounds, and equipment maintenance.
• Collect research data and conduct literature reviews.
• Assist with data analysis and manuscript preparation.
• Potentially lead a specific research project.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed