About this role
Position Summary
Learn and participate in the Lower Snake River Little Goose Lock and Dam Juvenile Fish Collection - Transportation Program and the Adult Fishway Passage System. Participants will learn identification of and execute and monitor juvenile through adult salmonid species (Chinook, Steelhead, Coho, and Sockeye), lamprey, and other common freshwater fish. Tasks include data collection, reporting, and direct handling of all fish species for successful movement of fish within the facility in accordance with fish passage plan criteria. Position will also entail status reporting to monitor criteria points within the adult channel and ladder passage systems.
Location
Lacrosse, WA
Schedule
April 6, 2026 - October 30, 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Monitor and steward successful fish movement through the facility separator, adult release tank, holding tanks, sample tanks, wet lab tanks, research tanks, truck transport tanks, barge holds, and raceway infrastructure in accordance with fish passage plan criteria.
Marginal Duties
Adult Fishway criteria monitoring and reporting. Juvenile Fish Bypass System monitoring and reporting. Learn how and execute Adult Fishway Channel monthly flow measurements.
Required Qualifications
Students or participants interested in biology, fish management systems, and / or general livestock handling
Preferred Qualifications
Current or past students with educational coursework with or relevant to fish species. Individuals with current or past work experience with or relevant to fish species.
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
There is a house with 2 room accommodations located nearby in Dayton, WA. The rental is $450 / month when shared with one of our seasoned returning Biological Sciences Technician personnel. Rent includes all utilities and WiFi availability.
Compensation
$400/week, $75/week commute, $1,000/month housing, travel $650
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Required
Additional Benefits
Defensive Drive Training
Off-Road Vehicle Safety
AmeriCorps: Not Eligible
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.
Other facts
About Student Conservation Association
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults.
Our program participants protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and community green spaces at various locations across the country.
After working with the SCA, our members emerge with increased environmental awareness, social responsibility and leadership skills.
As America’s most effective youth conservation service organization, the SCA transforms lives by empowering young people of all backgrounds to plan, act, and lead while they protect and restore our natural and cultural resources.
Founded in 1957, the SCA is dedicated to building the next generation of conservation leaders while inspiring lifelong protection of the environment and our communities.
SCA's mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of our environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.
What you'll do
- Participants will learn to monitor and facilitate the movement of various fish species through the facility. This includes data collection and reporting to ensure compliance with fish passage plan criteria.
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