The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs (CTWS) are looking for a summer intern to assist with our fisheries fieldwork and hatchery operations with time split between the Hood River and The Dalles field offices. This internship is a full time (40 hours/week), 10-week, paid internship for recent high school graduates or college students over 18 years of age looking to gain more work experience in Tribal fisheries. The intern will be paid $18/hour for the duration of the internship and work alongside CTWS fisheries professionals.

This position includes a variety of duties and data collection related to fisheries management, research, and salmon hatchery operations. Thse duties include, but are not limited to: redd surveys, habitat surveys, hatchery operations, creel surveys, Lamprey surveys, light carpentry, and equipment maintenance. The internship requires participation in a variety of fisheries survey work, some of which is physically demanding and entails long days outside working in water, walking and hiking 3 or more miles in challenging terrain, and lifting 30 or more pounds'. This work has the potential to occur in inclement weather and may include nights and weekends.

We are looking for candidates that are passionate about the outdoors, fish, supporting Tribal conservation work.and have met these qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid drivers license with a clear driving record
• Good interpersonal skills
• Receive and pass a Federal UA test prior to employment

The intern would be expected to start in June and work for 10 weeks. However, the start and end dates may be flexible to accommodate class schedules and may be extended depending on funding.