Trout Unlimited is a national organization with more than 150,000 volunteers organized into about 400 chapters nationwide. This dedicated grassroots army is matched by a respected staff of organizers, lawyers, policy experts and scientists, who work out of more than 30 offices. Our mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America's cold-water fisheries and their watersheds. 

Trout Unlimited (Boise, ID office) seeks two highly motivated individuals to conduct aquatic organism passage (AOP) surveys at road-stream crossings this summer in Idaho. The positions are: 1) an Aquatic Organisms Passage Field Crew Leader and 2) an Aquatic Organism Passage Intern (seasonal). Primary field duties will include: navigating to predetermined road stream crossings using maps and GPS navigation; collecting qualitative and quantitative data at road culverts, bridges, and other structures, including measuring culvert slope and streambed features using a survey level; collecting and entering data into mobile devices (e.g., Survey123 forms); and driving vehicles on poorly maintained roads. These positions may require hiking and driving in rugged terrain, are likely to involve multi-day trips including some camping for up to 5 days, and interaction with private landowners. A typical work week will be 40 hours per week (five 8-hr days, or four 10-hr days TBD). The positions are based out of Boise, Idaho where individuals will be expected to find their own housing.

Employment dates are from June 1 to August 31, 2022, although exact start and end dates are negotiable. Compensation will be from $13 to $17/hr depending on experience, plus $25/day per diem while working in the field.

• Enrolled in or have completed a 4-year college degree program in a natural resources field
• Experience working in stream environments
• Ability to operate a survey level and mobile device
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work both independently and collaboratively, take initiative, 
• Ability to supervise others (Crew Lead)
• Ability to problem-solve and think creatively to achieve a conservation mission
• Willingness to travel frequently, with trips lasting up to 5 days (4 nights), including camping
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle, and drive on unimproved roads
• GIS software and ArcGIS Online experience a plus