MinnAqua Internship Program

Summer 2013 MinnAqua Internships

Interested in a career as an environmental educator or in fish & wildlife?

Gain valuable on-the-job, career-driven summer work experience with the Minnesota Division of Fish and Widlife Outreach Section! Jobs are available as college internships.

MinnAqua LogoMinnAqua Interns:

  • Work outside and teach about Minnesota's aquatic habitats and fishing
  • Receive training in aquatic ecology, water stewardship and fishing education; and on how to schedule programs, and conduct simple program evaluations.
  • Receive First Aid and CPR certification.
  • Schedule programs with sponsors such as Community Ed, Parks and Rec. Departments, Scouts, State Parks, 4H programs, and youth camps
  • Give programs during the summer to school age youth, preschool children, families, people with varying levels of physical ability, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Keep program records and enter them into a computer database.
  • Maintain learning kits and fishing equipment.
  • Spend 1-2 days assisting a Fisheries Biologist in the field.
  • Complete an intern project and/or work with your school advisor to receive credit for your internship.

Summer 2013 MinnAqua Internship position descriptions This is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it.

Background on what it's like to be a MinnAqua Intern

Positions available

Statewide in Detroit Lakes, Duluth, Hutchinson, New Ulm, St. Paul and Shakopee.

Pay rate

$12.00/hour. Reimbursement for program related mileage and expenses. No benefits. Uniform shirts will be provided.

Dates/hours

Early to mid-May through Labor Day (flexible, varies according to school year). 40 hours per week. Weekend, holiday, and evening work.

Minimum qualifications

To qualify, applicants must meet the following qualifications and state them in their resume or cover letter:

  • Must be able to take college credit for this internship.
  • Must be able to lift articles weighing up to 30 pounds such as learning trunks & fishing pole bags
  • Must have a valid Class D driver's license
  • Must have a valid MN fishing license and trout stamp

How to apply

Application deadline is March 1, 2013.

There are Three steps you must complete:

  1. Your resume MUST be submitted online using the Minnesota State Jobs Search Resume Builder program. You will not be in the application pool until your resume is submitted through the online process.
  2. In addition you will also need to complete the Internship Application. Application will only need to be filled out one time regardless of how many internships that you apply for. If you have any questions/problems with this application process, contact Human Resources
  3. Email or mail a cover letter with two references, and unofficial school transcripts to Julene Erickson. Label your attachments with your name.

Your cover letter should include:

  1. Position selection: Detroit Lakes, Duluth, Hutchinson, New Ulm, St. Paul and Shakopee.
  2. Statement indicating that you're enrolled for a college internship credit.
  3. Your fishing background, especially if you have experience with fly fishing.

Interviews will be held in person or may be arranged as a phone interview in mid-March 2013. Students should contact their advisor, Cooperative Education, or Placement Office for academic internship procedures and eligibility.