Position Summary 

Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery provides management and production of trout for mitigation of Colorado River Storage Project waters of the Upper Colorado River System and to meet Tribal trust responsibilities on Native American land. Intern responsibilities include assisting with fish culture, maintenance and outreach. Fish culture includes feeding fish, cleaning raceways, stocking, disinfecting/incubating/ hatching eggs, etc. Maintenance includes everything from grounds care such as mowing lawns to painting to help with maintaining buildings, vehicles, tools and equipment. Outreach includes answering visitor questions, hosting school visits, providing tours and helping to develop visitor center services.

Location 

Vernal, UT

Schedule 

June 15, 2026 - November 28, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

• Cleaning rearing units and feeding fish
• Removing and recording fry mortality
• Pressure washing rearing units
• Providing tours/ answering questions
• Grounds care

Marginal Duties 

• Various maintenance tasks
• Stocking fish
• Collecting/ recording water quality parameters

Required Qualifications 

• Positive attitude
• 18 years or older
• Personal vehicle

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Love the outdoors
• Comfortable living in remote location- 40 minutes to town.

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

Jones Hole has 2 furnished houses, a double wide and single wide trailer available. Internet is provided.

Compensation  

• Living Allowance- $500/week
• Travel Allowance-$1100
• Comfortable free housing and utilities provided

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. 

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits 

• Defensive Driving Training
• 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.