Summer Fisheries Management Intern

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

Job summary

The Department of Game, Fish and Parks in Sioux Falls offers a Summer Internship in Fisheries Management (May–August). This paid internship provides hands-on training in fish population surveys, habitat projects, and public information events.

Interns will assist with nets, electrofishing, boat handling, data recording, and may collaborate with regional law enforcement and wildlife programs. Enrollment as a part-time or full-time student is required for the upcoming term.

Qualifications

• Must be a current part-time or full-time student.
• Should be available for the summer internship period.
• Preference given to South Dakota residents or SD institutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fish population surveys and fisheries research.
• Support habitat and access projects and public information events.
• Learn and operate survey gear and data collection procedures.

Skills

Netting gear operation

Electrofishing

Boat operation

Data recording

Education

Biology coursework

Tools

Boats

Trailers

Job description

The Department of Game, Fish and Parks in Sioux Falls offers a Summer Internship in Fisheries Management (May–August). This paid internship provides hands-on training in fish population surveys, habitat projects, and public information events.

Interns will assist with nets, electrofishing, boat handling, data recording, and may collaborate with regional law enforcement and wildlife programs. Enrollment as a part-time or full-time student is required for the upcoming term.