Brook Trout Ecology and Stream Restoration Intern(2); Mount Washington Valley, New Hampshire

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Agency

Tin Mountain Conservation Center

Location

Albany, New Hampshire

Job Category

Temporary/Seasonal Positions

Salary

$1000/ month; shared housing provided

Start Date

06/01/2022

Last Date to Apply

01/26/2022

Website

https://www.tinmountain.org/community-nature-programs/research-monitoring/

Description

Tin Mountain is a non-profit environmental education and conservation research organization that promotes an appreciation of the natural environment among children, adults, and families through hands on programs in the schools, at camps, and in the community to demonstrate responsible stewardship of natural resources through land protection, research, and sustainable forestry, agriculture, and energy. We are seeking two Brook Trout Ecology and Stream Restoration Interns for our summer 2022 field season. One internship will run from June through mid-late August, while the second intern will be hired to stay from June through September. Tin Mountain has been conducting stream restoration activities throughout the Mount Washington Valley since 2010. Interns will collect baseline information on study streams prior to treatment with large wood additions, as well as conduct post-treatment assessments on previously treated sites. The Tin Mountain Brook Trout Ecology and Stream Restoration intern duties include: researching the influence of adding large woody material to first and second-order forested streams, collecting data pertaining to instream habitat measurements, benthic macroinvertebrate sampling and identification, and electro-fishing. Interns will also have the opportunity to assist with large wood additions in August and September, depending on availability and stream conditions. This project involves strenuous work as well as extensive data collection on physical and biological attributes of streams, water chemistry, and fish populations. The interns will work with volunteers and staff to collect/analyze data and report results. More information about our research program can be found here: https://www.tinmountain.org/program-descriptions/research-monitoring/ The trout ecology internships will begin early June. One internship will complete in August, the other will conclude in late September. Compensation is $1,000/month. Shared housing is provided. Interns must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccinations will be required. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed to ensure the safety of all staff and interns. Tin Mountain strives to provide a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment in which to learn about and explore the natural world. Our doors and our lands are open and available to everyone who wants to participate. Tin Mountain Conservation Center staff, board of trustees, and members are united in our passion for environmental conservation, education, and research as well as our mutual trust and respect for each other and the world in which we live. Interested applicants should email a resume with three references and cover letter to Katy Lewis: [email protected] Please include whether you are applying to stay until mid-late August or through September in your application. Application Deadline: January 26, 2022

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have: An interest in brook trout ecology and freshwater stream restoration Experience identifying northern New England benthic macroinvertebrate species preferred but not required Ability to use a dichotomous key to identify benthic macroinvertebrate species Data collection, organization, and management skills Ability to work well in groups as well as independently in the field Ability to work in challenging field conditions including hot summer weather, insects, and long days in the field Ability to conduct strenuous, physical outdoor work Ability to navigate and hike through rough forested terrain A willingness to contribute to reports and pursue independent research projects Experience with GPS and mapping software such as ArcMap preferred but not required

Contact Person

Katy Lewis

Contact eMail

[email protected]

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