Aquatic Invasive Species Intern

Schedule: Full-time (10 hours per day, Thursday - Sunday). June through August.

Payrate: $19.99/hour

Location: Bayfield County Land & Water Conservation Department in Washburn, Wisconsin.

Description: Two Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) interns will work together on outreach, education, and watercraft inspections at boat landings in Bayfield, Ashland, Iron and Douglas County. AIS Interns will conduct invasive species outreach with boaters and other recreationists in the Lake Superior basin. They will wash boats and other equipment with a portable pressure washing unit at boat launches and other public venues. Interns will provide invasive species information to residents and tourists through informal conversations and scheduled programs. Most of the work will be in the field without direct supervision, interacting with residents and tourists daily. Successful candidates may also assist with data entry, outreach programs, invasive species management, and AIS surveys. Positions are funded with grants through the U.S. Forest Service.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect watercraft for invasive species.
• Engage and educate visitors at boat launches.
• Perform watercraft decontamination with a hot water pressure washer.
• Drive a county vehicle to sites, towing and operating a power-washer that is mounted on a trailer.

Experience/Qualifications: 

• Successful candidates must be independently motivated, responsible, detail-oriented, flexible, and have good interpersonal communication.
• Must be able to occasionally lift a maximum of 50 pounds and work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience driving a truck and towing, attaching, and backing up a trailer (preferred).
• Experience in identifying aquatic invasive species and familiarity with invasive species concepts (preferred). 

Details: Positions are 40 hours/week from June to early August. The dates of the positions will depend on the candidates’ availability. A typical schedule is 10 hours per day, Thursday through Sunday. Start and end dates are flexible. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and application through the Bayfield County Employment Opportunities webpage at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bayfieldco. Please contact Ramona Shackleford at ramona.shackleford@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov or call 715-373-3415 if you have any questions.