Paid Conservation Internship: River Ecology & Habitats

CatStrand; Newton Stewart; On-site; GBP 19,063 - 23,775; Full time

Job summary

CatStrand in Newton Stewart offers a paid internship from July to December 2026, focusing on conservation and environmental projects with Galloway Fisheries Trust.

The intern will assist with tasks such as riverwoods development, public engagement, eel trapping, and environmental surveys. This role is ideal for a recent graduate with a conservation or environmental degree and a full driving licence.

The salary is £13.45 per hour, with 35 hours per week expected.

Qualifications

• Must be fit, motivated, and hardworking with a willingness to work outdoors.
• A full valid driving licence is required.
• The intern must be aged up to and including 25 years old.

Responsibilities

• Assist in riverwoods development work.
• Organise public engagement events.
• Conduct eel trapping and monitoring work.
• Perform environmental surveys including fish and habitat monitoring.
• Involve in habitat restoration projects.
• Work on a new salmon fish counter project.

Education

Conservation or environmental degree

Job description

CatStrand in Newton Stewart offers a paid internship from July to December 2026, focusing on conservation and environmental projects with Galloway Fisheries Trust.

The intern will assist with tasks such as riverwoods development, public engagement, eel trapping, and environmental surveys. This role is ideal for a recent graduate with a conservation or environmental degree and a full driving licence.

The salary is £13.45 per hour, with 35 hours per week expected.