Deadline: Wed, 05/01/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Summer Intern: Umpqua National Forest Job Field: Fisheries Job Type: Full Time Location: Oregon Location Detail: Glide, Oregon Job Description: Native Fish Society seeks a full-time seasonal Umpqua National Forest Fisheries Intern to work directly with the Umpqua National Forest on fisheries fieldwork. This work includes, but is not limited to, conducting fish habitat surveys, electroshocking, aquatic invertebrate surveys, and road surveys to support aquatics input for landscape restoration and aquatic restoration projects. This position may include data management (entering year-end accomplishments electronically and entering data collected over the summer). The position will report directly to the Umpqua National Forest Fisheries Department and the Native Fish Society’s Southern Oregon Coordinator. Qualifications: Ability to take direction from supervisors, work in a team setting Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills Savvy with basic technology like Microsoft Office suite Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs, capable of hiking in and around rough terrain Capable of swimming Have valid drivers license Miscellaneous: Housing may be available upon request. First come, first serve at USFS Toketee (45 min to Glide, cell service exists for folks with Verizon as a provider) or potential housing available at USFS Housing Steamboat (30 min to Glide, no cell service, no wifi provided). Salary: Compensation will be in 4 monthly stipends of $3,390 on the last Tuesday of each month for a total of $13,560. How to Apply: Application review will begin immediately. The position is open until filled. Please send application materials (resume, cover letter, and three references) to Native Fish Society’s Southern Oregon Coordinator Kirk Blaine at kirk@nativefishsociety.org. Please include “Umpqua National Forest Intern & Your Name” in the subject line.
