Tribal Fish & Wildlife Intern

Job Title: Tribal Fish and Wildlife Intern

Location: Remote in the Chugach Region of Alaska

Reports to: Tribal Fish & Wildlife Biologists

Status: Full Time Seasonal (2 positions)

The Organization

Chugach Regional Resources Commission (CRRC), a small non-profit Tribal organization focusing on natural resources issues affecting the Chugach Region, is searching for a Tribal Fish and Wildlife Intern to work on CRRC’s different Fish and Wildlife field projects.

Project Overview and Activity Description

CRRC studies habitats and populations of culturally important fish and wildlife species. CRRC wants to work with the next generation of tribal natural resources scientists to increase our capacity to monitor fish and wildlife populations and protect important habitats for the next seven generations. Our project goal is to increase tribal engagement in the outdoors through natural resources projects and involvement in our studies, while increasing the capacity of our seven communities to manage our natural resources for current and future generations.

Position Description

Under the direction and supervision of the CRRC Tribal Fish and Wildlife Biologists, the Technician is responsible for performing various duties and activities associated with assigned project plans.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop skills for the operations and procedures of CRRC Fish and Wildlife projects.
2. Develop skills to operate equipment related to CRRC Fish and Wildlife projects.
3. Perform routine project duties outlined by the CRRC Tribal Fish and Wildlife Biologists.
4. Prepare and manage data for all respective project activities.
5. Assist in inspecting and maintaining project equipment, work areas, and grounds.
6. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Skills and Abilities

• Desire to learn fish and wildlife population monitoring techniques.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to effectively work under tight deadlines and manage project activities independently.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member with multiple tasks at hand and with set timeframes.
• High attention to detail with ability to demonstrate sound judgment.
• Self-driven and flexible to change.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills
• Must be able to lift 75 LBS.
• Desire to learn wilderness safety.
• Ability to operate ATVs and/or other off-road vehicles.
• Must be able to hike through wooded areas and rough terrain.

Individual is expected to embrace, support, and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion, and quality which align with CRRC’s Mission and Vision through their actions and interactions with all staff, and partners.

THE CHUGACH REGIONAL RESOURCES COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. PREFERENCE IS EXTENDED TO QUALIFIED AMERICAN INDIAN INDIVIDUALS FOR APPOINTMENTS TO ALL POSITIONS ON THE STAFF OF THE CHUGACH REGIONAL RESOURCES COMMISSION (Public Law 93-638 Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Indian Preference Act, and the Indian Civil Rights Act, 1968 apply). Preference will be given to a Native from the Chugach Region or person who is knowledgeable of the region’s language, culture, and language.

Incumbent will be subject to a pre-employment background check and reference checks. Must possess a valid identification.