Individual Placement - Fish Hatchery at Craig Brook National FH
Student Conservation Association•Orlando, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
Interns will learn all aspects of caring for endangered Atlantic salmon from seven populations and maintaining a modern conservation hatchery. Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery is the premier Atlantic salmon hatchery operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The opportunities to learn about Atlantic salmon, conservation efforts and cold-water fish culture are unparalleled.
Requirements
- Course work: biology, ecology, fisheries science, aquaculture and related subjects.
- Some experience in fisheries or aquaculture is strongly preferred.
- Must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger.
- Must be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.
- A car is required.
Nice To Haves
- A strong interest in fisheries management, hatchery operation or aquaculture.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team of peers as well as on independent projects.
- Willingness to work in challenging environmental conditions including heat, cold, uneven walking surfaces, and working in and around water [plan on getting wet a lot!].
Responsibilities
- Cleaning of rearing units, tanks and pools
- Rearing unit repairs
- Pressure washing rearing areas
- Grounds maintenance
- Other general maintenance as required
- Feeding juvenile and adult broodstock
- Calculating feed rates
- Monitoring growth of future broodstock
- Conducting routine biological sampling
- Maintaining automated feeders and hand feed containers
- Releasing juvenile salmon
- Transporting adult salmon from a trapping facility to the hatchery
- Collecting biological samples for disease screening and genetic characterization
- Tagging juvenile future broodstock
- Electrofishing to collect juvenile salmon
- Spawning adult Atlantic salmon
- Assisting with seasonal activities at Green Lake National Fish Hatchery including moving fry to outside rearing areas
- Collecting growth data and distributing parr amongst outside rearing areas
- Grading fall parr and parr distribution to the rivers
- Assisting with other FWS, NPS, and State of Maine offices
- Participating in/providing tours to the general public and visiting school groups
- Participating in meetings of our friends group, local lake associations and our local 4H fishing club
Benefits
- Shared on-site housing
- Weekly Living Allowance
- Relocation Travel Grant
- Defensive Driving Training
- First Aid/CPR
- Off-Road Vehicle Safety
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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