Description

Position Summary

Trout Unlimited (TU), in cooperation and coordination with the Nez Perce Tribe, has established this internship program for an undergraduate college student to learn about, contribute to, and participate in many aspects of TU’ s priorities, programs and projects in Idaho. TU’ s goal is to provide work experience to a college student affiliated with the Nez Perce Tribe who is interested in learning about career opportunities and activities of a national non-profit conservation organization. Working with TU staff will provide the intern with exposure to a broad range of career options. Moreover, TU will arrange meetings with partners so that the intern can learn about other types of organizations as well. 

The internship will last 8 weeks during the summer with specific beginning and end dates mutually agreed upon by the intern and TU. Generally, the hours will be Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM but there may be exceptions to this schedule. The intern will be notified in advance of any exceptions. The intern may be able to work from home remotely, from TU’s Boise office, TU’s Lewiston office, or the Nez Perce Tribe’s DFRM Watershed Division offices in Lapwai or a combination thereof. The intern will be paid $18.00 per hour. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• The intern will participate in fisheries conservation, policy, education, and scientific work as directed by the TU Idaho State Director. Projects may include, but are not limited to: 
• Completing research and writing projects related to water and land conservation policies as well as state or federal legislation 
• Assisting in developing outreach materials, press releases, blog posts and social media opportunities 
• Performing field work such as restoration project monitoring activities, including stream temperature and fisheries 
• Attending meetings with partners and completing written summaries 
• Participating in youth education events 
• Helping with administrative tasks
• Providing written recommendations regarding the further development of this internship program 
• The intern will participate in all work activities in a safe manner. 
• The intern will report to work and complete work assignments in a timely manner. 

Requirements

We are seeking an undergraduate college student affiliated with the Nez Perce Tribe with an interest in conservation, fisheries, or water management. The applicant will need to have effective communication skills, be comfortable working independently and with others, have good time management skills, and be flexible with assignments. 

How to Apply: Please submit the following by May 15th, 2024: 

• Resume, including the name and contact information of at least one reference (ex. teacher, professor, or former employer) 

• College transcript (or high school transcript if waiver granted): minimum 2.5 GPA 

• In one or two paragraphs please describe why you are interested in this position

Questions: If you have questions, please contact Aaron Penvose at Aaron.Penvose@tu.org or (509) 881-7689 at Trout Unlimited or Marcie Carter at marciec@nezperce.org or (208) 621-3534 at the Nez Perce Tribe.