Summer Youth Interns – 2 positions

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa•Red Cliff, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a summer internship offered by the Red Cliff Treaty Natural Resources Division. The goal of this internship is to provide exposure to a wide variety of fish and wildlife projects so participants may gain a better understanding of Natural Resource careers. Some portion of the summer will involve working with other local resource agencies as well. Interns must be 13-19 years old to apply. The internship is expected to be June 22nd – August 7th, typically working four (4) 7-hr days per week.

Requirements

Must be between the ages of 13-19
Native American applicants only
Must be able to be on your feet all day, walk on uneven terrain, and lift over 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Please state whether you have a valid driver’s license in your application (not required).

Responsibilities

Learn hatchery duties, marking and sampling techniques.
Be involved with farm operations at Red Cliff Community Farm.
Participate in ride-along with Red Cliff and DNR Wardens on Lake Superior grid patrol checks.
Assist with fish sampling aboard Red Cliff research vessel during assessments.
Learn techniques to control invasive species.
Shadow Environmental staff during routine stream sampling.
Choose an individual research project to design and complete with a staff mentor.
Document summer activities using video and photography equipment (must be willing to be photographed).
Complete daily journal activities.
Give a presentation to Tribal Council as a capstone project at the conclusion of the field season.