Trout Unlimited · 3 hours ago
Biological Field Intern
Upper Delaware River, Pennsylvania
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$18/hr - $18/hrTrout Unlimited is looking for energetic, intelligent, and motivated individuals to join their staff for seasonal employment. The role involves assisting activities that support native trout and aquatic resource conservation in the Upper Delaware River basin.
Non ProfitWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Complete backpack electrofishing surveys for Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commissions Unassessed Waters Initiative in the Delaware River basin
Complete culvert assessments using the North Atlantic Aquatic Connectivity Collaborative (NAACC) protocol
Collect field data through activities such as electrofishing, water quality sampling, and fish habitat surveys
Speak to landowners and the public to gain access to priority streams for assessment
Maintain rigorous data collection and assessment protocols; identify and report any concerns to supervisor
Wade streams and rivers in a variety of flow regimes and weather conditions
Maintain equipment and report maintenance/equipment needs to supervisor
Provide data entry and database management, as well as prepare maps and assist with reports
Assistance to other program staff as needed
Maintain a high level of integrity while on the job
Qualification
Required
Current undergraduate, recent graduate, or graduate student pursuing a degree in environmental science, fish and wildlife biology, biology, ecology, or related field of study
Demonstrable experience with physically demanding work
A valid driver's license and the ability to pass background checks for employment
Ability to quickly acquire skills and learn new techniques
Willing to work long days in outdoor field conditions
Willing to frequently travel overnight throughout Pennsylvania and potentially neighboring states
Possess strong organizational and communication skills
Desire to learn about stream ecology and watershed science
Ability to work cooperatively in a team with varied skills, abilities, and perspectives
Ability to think creatively, keep an open mind, and take constructive criticism
Benefits
Travel (lodging, meals, travel expenses) away from the teams' home range may be provided by or reimbursed by TU.
Company
Trout Unlimited
Trout Unlimited is an american non profit organization dedicated to the conservation of freshwater streams, rivers.
Founded in 1959
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$14.03MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-29Grant· $14.03M
Leadership Team
Chris Wood
President and CEO
James Hughey
Chief Financial Officer
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