Fisheries Management Intern - Field, Lab & AIS

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fisheries Management Intern position at the Department of Game, Fish & Parks in Ft. Pierre, SD, runs during the Summer session (May–August).

It involves field surveys, AIS sampling, and supporting fish population research, with duties including equipment maintenance and data entry. Applicants must be enrolled as a current part-time or full-time student and have completed at least one year of their program.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student during application
• Completion of at least one year (nine months) of the program by internship start date
• Preference for juniors/seniors, SD residents, SD college students

Responsibilities

• Conduct angler use surveys and AIS sampling and education within the Upper Missouri River fish management area
• Assist with fish population surveys and ongoing research projects
• Maintenance of vehicles, equipment, buildings, and grounds; data entry and lab work as needed

Skills

Field Work

Data Entry

Laboratory Work

Job description

The Fisheries Management Intern position at the Department of Game, Fish & Parks in Ft. Pierre, SD, runs during the Summer session (May–August).

It involves field surveys, AIS sampling, and supporting fish population research, with duties including equipment maintenance and data entry. Applicants must be enrolled as a current part-time or full-time student and have completed at least one year of their program.