Intern - Fisheries Management (Summer)

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

Intern - Fisheries Management

Session: Summer (May - August)

Hiring Manager: Tyrel Moos

Agency: Department of Game Fish and Parks

Location: Webster

Minimum Salary: $19.09

• 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 chosen program.
• All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.

Position Description

Successful candidates will work both independently and as part of a team. Independent work primarily involves conducting Angler Use and Harvest Surveys and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) sampling and/or education efforts within the northeast fish management area. This position also assists with fish population surveys and ongoing research projects. Primary job duties include field work, such as netting, electrofishing, and AIS watercraft inspection/decontamination. Additionally, candidates will use tablets and computers for data entry and perform laboratory work, which involves removing fish aging structures and estimating fish ages. Maintenance tasks related to vehicles, equipment, buildings, and grounds will be completed to ensure the smooth operation of work activities. Candidates interested in independent research will complete a proposal with the assistance of a full-time staff member before any data collection efforts. The publication of findings is encouraged.

An Equal Opportunity Employer