Intern - Fisheries Management (Spring)
About The Position
The Fisheries Management Intern assists managers and biologists with fisheries management and research activities on waters in the Upper Missouri River Fish Management Area. Duties include fisheries sampling and research, angler surveys, fish stocking and handling, water chemistry, fish spawning and tagging, aquatic invasive species monitoring, and access and habitat development. The intern operates boats and motors and fisheries sampling equipment, weighs and measures fish, records and analyzes data, and provides preliminary management recommendations. The role also includes maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings, and grounds. The internship is for the spring session, January through May, and is located in Mobridge, South Dakota. Applicants must be current students enrolled in at least six credit hours in the upcoming or immediately preceding semester. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program. Coursework in fisheries principles and techniques is preferred. All students are encouraged to apply, though preference may be given to junior or senior students, South Dakota residents, and students attending South Dakota institutions. Positions may be filled before the closing date.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time of application.
- Must be a current part-time or full-time student taking at least six credit hours in the upcoming or immediately preceding semester.
- By the start of the internship, should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework in fisheries principles and techniques is preferred.
- 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
- Assist managers and biologists with fisheries management and research activities on waters of the Upper Missouri River Fish Management Area.
- Conduct fish population sampling and angler creel surveys.
- Assist with fish stocking and the trapping and transfer of fish.
- Perform basic water chemistry activities and research projects.
- Assist with fish spawning and tagging.
- Monitor aquatic invasive species.
- Contribute to access and habitat development.
- Operate boats, motors, and fisheries sampling equipment, including gill nets, frame nets, seines, and electrofishing equipment.
- Weigh and measure fish; record, input, and analyze data; and provide preliminary management recommendations.
- Maintain and repair equipment, buildings, and grounds.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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