MIGRATORY FINFISH COMPLEX SURVEY INTERNSHIP
DEPARTMENT: DNR - Fisheries Service
DATE OPENED: 2/17/2022 11:59:00 PM
FILING DEADLINE: 3/24/2022 11:59:00 PM - late applications may be accepted.
SALARY: $0.00 - $0.00/month
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time
HR ANALYST: Christopher Langley
WORK LOCATION: Queen Anne's
DATE OPENED: 2/17/2022 11:59:00 PM
FILING DEADLINE: 3/24/2022 11:59:00 PM - late applications may be accepted.
SALARY: $0.00 - $0.00/month
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time
HR ANALYST: Christopher Langley
WORK LOCATION: Queen Anne's
INTRODUCTION: We are looking for an energetic individual interested in learning about fisheries biology. This person will have the opportunity to participate in field work, data entry, biological sample processing and learn fish aging techniques. Our project focuses on American shad, blueback herring, and alewife herring. We visit a variety of field sites including the Conowingo dam and the Northeast, Choptank, and Nanticoke rivers. This internship will provide the opportunity to develop both field and laboratory skills and will serve as a great introduction to the field of fisheries science.
LOCATION OF POSITION: Stevensville - 301 Marine Academy Dr. (Queen Anne's County)
TIME FRAME: Flexible; March to June, min 20 hours a week.
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB: The primary responsibility of this internship will be to assist with field and office work. Our field work includes fishery independent and dependent sampling. The selected applicant will assist with various sampling gear including, fyke nets, pound nets, gill nets and hook and line. Field work is conducted from March through summer, and will include early mornings and long hours. The successful applicant must be comfortable working on boats, often in adverse weather conditions. Office work will include data entry and management and scale mounting for fish ageing. Opportunities for training based on the intern’s interests and abilities are also a possibility. A work study or research project can be included with the internship for credit upon approval of your school. Resumes must be submitted by March 24th
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB: The primary responsibility of this internship will be to assist with field and office work. Our field work includes fishery independent and dependent sampling. The selected applicant will assist with various sampling gear including, fyke nets, pound nets, gill nets and hook and line. Field work is conducted from March through summer, and will include early mornings and long hours. The successful applicant must be comfortable working on boats, often in adverse weather conditions. Office work will include data entry and management and scale mounting for fish ageing. Opportunities for training based on the intern’s interests and abilities are also a possibility. A work study or research project can be included with the internship for credit upon approval of your school. Resumes must be submitted by March 24th
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree or current college student.
Experience: None.
Note: Completion of coursework in the fields of biology, wildlife, aquaculture, natural resources management, or fisheries are desirable.
Experience: None.
Note: Completion of coursework in the fields of biology, wildlife, aquaculture, natural resources management, or fisheries are desirable.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
If you are interested in this internship, please submit your resume to:
Katherine Messer
Fisheries Biologist,
Fishing and Boating Service
Department of Natural Resources
301 Marine Academy Dr. Stevensville, Maryland 21666
410-643-6785 ext. 21 21 (office)
katherine.messer@maryland.gov
If you are interested in this internship, please submit your resume to:
Katherine Messer
Fisheries Biologist,
Fishing and Boating Service
Department of Natural Resources
301 Marine Academy Dr. Stevensville, Maryland 21666
410-643-6785 ext. 21 21 (office)
katherine.messer@maryland.gov