Interns will count and capture salmon and other resident fish species, (80%), collect basic biological data on fish age and size, (10%), and maintain equipment and manage data, (10%). Throughout this internship selected candidates will achieve a level of scientific understanding of fisheries practices that will provide the basis for sound management of park resources.

By the end of this internship interns will have the ability to identify and count fish to species and sex, proficiently use a variety of fish capture techniques and gear, and proficiently operate small boats on a lake and river.

This position will involve a significant amount of time spent at remote field camps in southwest Alaska. It is essential that interested candidates be:

• Able to start work by June 4th at the latest
• Comfortable camping out for extended periods of time in adverse weather conditions
• Interested in scientific processes (interest in fisheries is a plus)
• Adaptable to ever-changing conditions
• A team player
• A hard-worker
• Please note that a drug-test is required for this position as candidates will be taking MOCC training in order to be able to operate NPS motorboats.

SCA’s mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.