Intern

Position Title: Fisheries Management Intern

Company: State of South Dakota

Location: Mobridge, SD

Session: Spring (January - May)

Minimum Salary: $19.09

About the Role

Assist managers and biologists conducting fisheries management and research activities on waters of the Upper Missouri River Fish Management Area.

Key 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 and buildings and grounds maintenance and repair

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Applicant must be a current part-time or full-time student (minimum of 6 credit hours) in the upcoming semester or in the immediately preceding semester.
• Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time / full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute within 6 months of application.
• By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.

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.
• Preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.
• Coursework in fisheries principles and techniques is preferred.