Atlantic Salmon Spawning & Hatchery Internship

Student Conservation Association; Orland (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing on site

Relocation Travel Grant

First Aid/CPR

Job summary

Student Conservation Association in East Orland, ME is offering an Individual Placement- Fisheries position at Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery from Oct 26, 2026 to Feb 19, 2027. You will learn spawning, egg enumeration and care for endangered Atlantic salmon from seven populations, in a modern conservation hatchery setting.

This role includes hands-on responsibilities, housing on site, and safety training such as First Aid/CPR.

Qualifications

• Biology, ecology, fisheries science, aquaculture coursework.
• Some experience in fisheries or aquaculture preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• 70%: sorting and spawning endangered Atlantic salmon broodstock; humane handling and egg enumeration.
• 10%: feeding juvenile broodstock; monitor growth and conduct routine sampling.
• 10%: cleaning rearing areas and general maintenance incl. snow removal.

Skills

Biology

Ecology

Fisheries science

Aquaculture

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Student Conservation Association in East Orland, ME is offering an Individual Placement- Fisheries position at Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery from Oct 26, 2026 to Feb 19, 2027. You will learn spawning, egg enumeration and care for endangered Atlantic salmon from seven populations, in a modern conservation hatchery setting.

This role includes hands-on responsibilities, housing on site, and safety training such as First Aid/CPR.