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Fisheries Intern - Subsistence

Conservation Legacy

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Opportunity summary

Term length Get more information

5/16/2024 - 11/14/2024

Application window

2/1/2024 - 5/6/2024

Location

Sitka, Alaska

Hourly pay equivalent Get more information

$15.00

Project summary

This project will work on fisheries monitoring at the sockeye salmon weir project, salmon habitat assessment surveys, wildlife surveys, subsistence fish harvesting, processing, and sharing with our tribal partners and youth, and the possibility to attend a Federal Subsistence Regulatory meeting, if the timing lines up with the position start/end dates.

Opportunity description

This position provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve locally with a partner agency completing identified in the project description. Participants receive daily supervision from a local mentor who works with the partner agency and overall support from Conservation Legacy staff. Service is generally 8-5 Monday – Friday but may vary. There are 2 opportunities under this announcement.

Benefits

  • Education benefit
  • Federal non competitive hiring authority
  • Mental and behavioral health benefits
  • Healthcare

Requirements and qualifications

Requirements

Age between the ages of 18 and 30 w/maximum 35 for Veterans with DD-214. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Agree to be substance free. Valid Driver's License.

Preferred qualifications

Interest in stewardship. Ability to work well with others. Other qualifications as outlined in detailed announcement.

Opportunity details

Focus area

  • Waterway restoration
  • Natural resource preservation and conservation

Work environment

  • Individual Placement
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor