Stephen F. Austin State University

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Fieldwork in San Antonio Bay and near shore Gulf of America includes fishery independent sampling using bag seines, trawls, oyster dredges as well as potentially other fishery sampling gears. Sampling will be done aboard skiffs and our research vessel. Fishery dependent data is collected at area boat ramps. Daily routine often depends on weather and may include work days longer than 8 hours, but will not exceed 40 hours in a week.

Fisheries Management internship positions will, under the direction of the Ecosystem Leader, perform routine fish and wildlife conservation work including assisting in the collection, recording, and editing of fishery-dependent and fishery-independent data in the San Antonio Bay ecosystem. 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 (1): 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.

NOTE (2): This position is fieldwork intensive. A bunkhouse is available on site in Port O'Connor. A personal vehicle and driver's liscense is needed in case of emergencies or to gather personal supplies (groceries etc) since Port O'Connor is very remote.