Intern Lake & Pond Management

Valparaiso, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Aquatic Control Inc. is a privately owned lake and pond management company headquartered in Seymour Indiana and with satellite offices in Valparaiso IN; Evansville IN; Truesdale MO; Jackson TN; Knoxville TN; Williamsville IL; Ankeny IA; Davenport IA; and Elizabethtown KY. Our staff consists of biologists and technicians with a combined 500 years of experience in aquatic vegetation fisheries and aquatic ecosystem management. Internships will be available this season at our Valparaiso IN location. Internships can begin as early as April 1 and end as late as October 1.

Lake and pond management internship duties may include the following:

assist with aquatic vegetation management activities
aquatic weed and algae identification
basic water quality analysis
responsible for general maintenance and cleanliness of equipment
assist with fish and aquatic vegetation surveys

Internship Compensation:

College credit may be arranged through your university. Interns will be paid $13.25/hour plus 1.5 times for work over 40 hours.

Requirements

Qualified applicants should have coursework and experience in the fields of fisheries management aquatic biology or a related environmental science. Preference will be given to applicants with basic mechanical ability experience in outboard motor operation and the ability to interact with customers effectively. All internships offered are outdoor field based and will require physical labor. Some overnight stays may be required. Interns will work an average of 45 hours per week.

Required Experience:

Intern