Job Posting: http://www.ecojobs.com/jobs_details.php?sec=7EW&AID=117249

Trout Unlimited is a national organization with 300,000 members and supporters organized into over 400 chapters and councils nationwide. These dedicated grassroots volunteers are matched by a respected staff of organizers, lawyers, policy experts, and scientists, who work out of more than 45 offices across the country. Our mission is to conserve, protect, and restore North America’s cold-water fisheries and their watersheds.

 

DEPARTMENT: Eastern Conservation

REPORTS TO: Great Lakes Stream Restoration Manager, Chris Collier

POSITION TYPE/HOURS: Seasonal Intern

 

The Aquatic Resource Seasonal Intern will report directly to Chris Collier, Great Lakes Stream Restoration Manager and will assist with projects to restore aquatic connectivity and in-stream habitat in Northern Wisconsin. The position will require frequent overnight travel (camping in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest) and will work three days a week, not to exceed 30 hours per week. This position is expected to last May 2020 through August 2020. Some weekend work will be required. This position is not eligible for benefits. The position is based in Rhinelander, Wisconsin

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct a variety of stream surveys including aquatic organism passage assessments and habitat assessments

Assist with data entry and database management, as well as project reporting

Complete fish surveys through electrofishing, mark and recapture, and fyke netting methods

Coordinate education and outreach efforts with project partners and the general public

Assist in project implementation and on-site construction

 

This is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Ideally working towards or completed a B.S. in a field related to fisheries management, aquatic ecology, watershed management, geomorphology, or biological systems engineering.

A working knowledge of principles and practices of fisheries and aquatic resource management.

Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as both a team player and independently

Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.

Ability to problem solve and think creatively to achieve a conservation mission.

Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Willingness to travel (frequently overnight) and capable of hiking and carrying equipment in difficult terrain and working in inclement conditions and remote locations.

Experience and comfort with backcountry camping.

Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.

Passion for protecting and restoring trout populations and their watersheds.

Self-motivated and highly energetic, with excellent time-management skills.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a letter of interest and resume to Chris Collier at chris.collier@tu.org. No phone calls please. Open until filled.