Intern - Fisheries Management (Summer)

About the role

Summer internship (May – August) with the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks, based in Mobridge, SD. The intern assists managers and biologists conducting fisheries management and research activities on waters of the Upper Missouri River Fish Management Area. Hiring manager: Dan Jost.

Responsibilities

• Fish population sampling
• Angler creel surveys
• Fish stocking
• Trap and transfer of fish
• Basic water chemistry
• Research projects
• Fish spawning and tagging
• Aquatic invasive species monitoring
• Access and habitat development
• Operate boats and motors
• Utilize fisheries sampling equipment (gill nets, frame nets, seines, electrofishing equipment)
• Weigh and measure fish
• Record, input, and analyze data
• Provide preliminary management recommendations
• Equipment, buildings, and grounds maintenance and repair

Qualifications

• Must be a current part-time or full-time student (minimum 6 credit hours) in the upcoming semester or the immediately preceding semester
• Enrolled at a college, university, or technical institute at time of application
• By internship start, must have completed one year (nine months) of chosen program
• Coursework in fisheries principles and techniques preferred
• Preference may be given to applicants with junior/senior standing, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions

Pay

Minimum salary: $19.09 per hour.

Schedule

Summer session, May through August.