Intern - Fisheries Management (Summer)
About The Position
This internship is for the Summer session (May - August) and focuses on Fisheries Management. The intern will work both independently and as part of a team. Independent work includes conducting Angler Use and Harvest Surveys and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) sampling and/or education efforts in the northeast fish management area. The position also involves assisting with fish population surveys and ongoing research projects. Primary duties include field work such as netting, electrofishing, and AIS watercraft inspection/decontamination. Candidates will also be responsible for data entry using tablets and computers, and laboratory work involving the removal and estimation of fish ages from aging structures. Maintenance of vehicles, equipment, buildings, and grounds is also part of the role. Interns interested in independent research will develop a proposal with staff assistance before data collection, and publication of findings is encouraged. Interns must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and the public. Willingness to work nights and weekends is required, along with a valid driver's license. A career in fisheries and wildlife or biological sciences is desirable.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student (minimum of 6 credit hours) in the upcoming semester or in the immediately preceding semester at a college, university, or technical institute at the time of application.
- Must have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program by the start of the internship.
- Must be willing to work nights and weekends.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Pursuit of a career in fisheries and wildlife or biological sciences is desirable.
- Preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior.
- Preference may be given to South Dakota residents.
- Preference may be given to students of South Dakota institutions.
Responsibilities
- Conduct Angler Use and Harvest Surveys
- Perform Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) sampling and/or education efforts
- Assist with fish population surveys and ongoing research projects
- Perform field work, including netting and electrofishing
- Conduct AIS watercraft inspection/decontamination
- Enter data using tablets and computers
- Perform laboratory work, including removing fish aging structures and estimating fish ages
- Complete maintenance tasks for vehicles, equipment, buildings, and grounds
- Develop and execute an independent research proposal (optional)
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and the public
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
