Intern - Fisheries Management (Summer)

Sdsoybean; Webster (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks in Webster seeks a Fisheries Management Intern for the summer session. The role focuses on field surveys, fish population studies, and AIS sampling, with data entry using tablets and some lab work.

Strong communication is needed to interact with supervisors, peers, and the public. The internship runs May–August, requires a valid driver's license, and may involve nights/weekends.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute.
• 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Field work

Education

Post-secondary student (college/university/tech institute)

Tools

Tablets / data entry

Job description

Intern - Fisheries Management (Summer) - 37918

Webster, SD | Game, Fish and Parks | Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly

19.09 - 19.09 US per hour

Posted 2 days ago | Apply before January 27, 2027

Description

Session:Summer (May - August)
Position Title:Fisheries Management Intern
Hiring Manager: Todd Kaufman
Agency:Department of Game, Fish and Parks
Location: Webster
Minimum Salary: $19.09 hourly

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.

Interns will work independently and must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers and the public. Successful applicants must be willing to work nights, weekends, and have a valid driver’s license. Pursuit of a career in fisheries and wildlife or biological sciences is desirable.

Qualifications

Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. 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.