Employer Indiana DNR, Division of Fish, Wildlife, & Nature Preserves Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Gain valuable job knowledge with the Indiana DNR, Division of Fish, Wildlife, & Nature Preserves this year. The Division annually employs approximately 17 seasonal aides to assist biologists with fisheries projects and creel surveys.Responsibilities and Assignments: Seasonal naturalist aides are hired approximately spring through fall to assist district fish management and research biologists in conducting field investigations. This includes lake and stream fish population surveys, angler surveys, fish population estimates, water quality analysis, and aquatic vegetation management. Aides assist with biological research projects by gathering and processing data, and performing related duties such as operating, maintaining and constructing the equipment used to collect the data.Working Conditions: Seasonal naturalist aides work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Physical labor can include lifting, walking and working in and around water and a variety of outside and indoor environments. Work assignments will include varied schedules and hours. Requirements: Seasonal naturalist aides must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record.Desired Skills: Applicants for these positions are expected to have basic knowledge of math and scientific methods, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with the public. Students with a background in fisheries/aquatic sciences are preferred. Job Field: Fisheries Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location Detail: Work locations across the state include Michigan City, North Judson, Orland, Columbia City, Martinsville, Bloomington, and Winslow. (Housing is provided at North Judson, Michigan City, and Winslow). Salary: $14.00/hr Job Benefits: How to apply:Go to this website https://workforindiana.in.gov/ and search job requisition number 471176After applying online:Please send a resume to the respective biologist contact you are interested in working for after applying for the job on our website.Locations and contacts: Lake Michigan Ben Dickinson bdickinson@dnr.in.govNorth Judson (District 1) Courtney Weldon cweldon@dnr.in.gov Orland (District 2)Matt Horsley mhorsley@dnr.in.gov Columbia City Tyler Delauder (District 3) tdelauder@dnr.in.gov Matthew Linn (North Research) mlinn@dnr.in.gov, MartinsvilleNathan Klein (District 4) nklein@dnr.in.gov Bloomington Ethan Binkowski (District 5) ebinkowski@dnr.in.gov, Winslow Andy Bueltmann (District 6) abueltmann@dnr.in.gov Phil Kacmar (Big Rivers) pkacmar@dnr.in.gov Craig Jansen (Invasive Carp) cjansen1@dnr.in.gov Application Deadline: Thu, 05/07/2026 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://workforindiana.in.gov/job/Bloomington-Seasonal-Natural-Resources-Worker…
