Stephen F. Austin State University

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Fieldwork in the Galveston Bay Estuary and nearshore Gulf of America includes fishery-independent sampling using bag seines, trawls, oyster dredges, and longlines as well as potentially other fishery sampling gears. Sampling will be done aboard skiffs and our larger research vessels. Fishery-dependent data is collected at area boat ramps. There may be opportunities to participate in outreach events and oyster restoration projects as well. Daily routine often depends on weather and may include work days longer than 8 hours, but will not to exceed 40 hours in a week. This position is fieldwork intensive, so if you like to be outside boating and, on the water, gaining valuable experience with a great group of people, then this position is for you.

Fisheries Management internship positions will perform routine fish and wildlife conservation work in the Galveston Bay ecosystem and nearshore waters of the Gulf of America including assisting in the collection, recording, and editing of fishery-independent data using various sampling gears while onboard skiffs and larger research vessels. They will also assist with collecting fishery-dependent data during creel surveys at area boat ramps. Operates equipment safely under the supervision of trained staff. Maintains gear, equipment, and facility. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

NOTE: As students, paid work experience reflected on your application may be limited. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to include any additional educational, volunteer, civic/community engagement or life experiences that addresses the knowledge, skills and abilities reflected on this intern opportunity within the work experience section of the application.