Individual Placement

Position Summary 

Successful applicants will perform as a crew member in field and lab activities to conserve native fish in Yellowstone National Park. Major program activities include 1) conserving native cutthroat trout in Yellowstone Lake by suppressing invasive lake trout using gill nets and trap nets; 2) conserving native fish in streams, rivers, and small lakes by suppressing nonnative trout using mechanical and chemical removal techniques, and augmenting native fish populations through conservation translocations as necessary; and 3) monitoring fish populations using various sampling techniques (e.g., gill netting, electrofishing, angling, visual surveys), measuring fish, and collecting biological and environmental information. Successful applicants will have opportunities to assist on various fisheries projects throughout their appointment.

Schedule 

August 10, October 16, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Invasive species suppression; ...