Trout Unlimited (Boise, Idaho) seeks a highly motivated biological field technician (Intern) to conduct fish and aquatic habitat surveys in southern Idaho and northern Nevada this summer. Field work will include, but is not limited to: backpack electrofishing; fish identification; stream habitat assessment; deployment of stream temperature loggers; GPS navigation; driving vehicles on poorly maintained roads; data entry and analysis. This will be a physically demanding job, involving hiking, driving, and camping in rugged terrain for 5 or more days (with 2 days off per 5 days worked). Weather conditions will be variable, with hot days being typical (up to 95 F). The position will be based out of TU’s Boise (Idaho) office, where individuals will be expected to find their own housing.
Employment dates are from June 1 to August 31, 2015, although exact start and end dates are negotiable. Compensation will be from $1,500 to $2,000/month (paid bi-monthly) depending on experience, plus $20/day per diem while working in the field. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: -Enrolled in 4-year college degree program in fisheries, aquatic sciences, or a related field -Experience in stream fish and habitat sampling -Coursework in Ichthyology, or ability to identify non-game fishes -Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently and take initiative -Valid driver’s license -Previous field work in remote locations, including GPS experience -Use of 4 wheel drive vehicles or ATVs on rugged roads -Microsoft Office (including MS Access) and GIS software experience -Wilderness First Aid training HOW TO APPLY: Please send a brief cover letter describing your interest and qualifications (less than one page), resume, and contact information for two professional references via email to: Dan Dauwalter, email: ddauwalter (at) tu.org, by April, 3rd. **Please put “Biological Field Technician” in the subject line of the email.
