Fisheries Management Intern — Field Surveys & Data

South Dakota AG; Webster (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Game Fish and Parks in Webster, SD is seeking an Intern - Fisheries Management for the Summer session (May–August). You will conduct Angler Use and Harvest Surveys, assist AIS sampling and education in the northeast fish management area, and support fish population surveys.

Work includes field tasks such as netting, electrofishing, data entry on tablets, and laboratory work removing aging structures. Prior teamwork and independent work are encouraged; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER.
• BY THE START OF THE INTERNSHIP, THE STUDENT SHOULD HAVE COMPLETED ONE YEAR (NINE MONTHS) OF THEIR PROGRAM.
• PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN TO JUNIORS/SENIORS, SOUTH DAKOTA RESIDENTS, AND STUDENTS OF SOUTH DAKOTA INSTITUTIONS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Angler Use and Harvest Surveys and AIS sampling/education in the northeast fish management area.
• Assist with fish population surveys and ongoing research projects.
• Perform field tasks: netting, electrofishing, AIS watercraft inspections/decontamination.
• Use tablets/computers for data entry and perform laboratory work removing aging structures.
• Maintain vehicles, equipment, buildings, and grounds to support activities.
• If interested in independent research, develop a proposal with a full-time staff member before data collection; findings encouraged.

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Job description

The Department of Game Fish and Parks in Webster, SD is seeking an Intern - Fisheries Management for the Summer session (May–August). You will conduct Angler Use and Harvest Surveys, assist AIS sampling and education in the northeast fish management area, and support fish population surveys.

Work includes field tasks such as netting, electrofishing, data entry on tablets, and laboratory work removing aging structures. Prior teamwork and independent work are encouraged; equal opportunity employer.