Fisheries & Outreach Specialist

POSITION: Fisheries & Outreach Specialist
- Hatcheries & Harvest Division

JOB LOCATION: Plummer,

SUPERVISOR: Fisheries Biologist
- Trout Ponds Project

The Coeur d'Alene Tribe's Fish and Wildlife Program is seeking applicants for a permanent, full-time Fisheries and Outreach Specialist to provide field, operational, educational, and community outreach support for the Trout Ponds Project and Education and Outreach program. The incumbent will assist with trout pond operations, fish transportation, salmon distribution and Tribal member harvest opportunities. Education and outreach through community events, school-based programming, and summer intern activities.

The position requires an individual who is comfortable working in both field and educational settings and who can communicate effectively with Tribal members, youth, staff, and the general public.

Work performed will be under the direct supervision of the Fisheries Biologist
- Trout Ponds Project and will be coordinated with Education and Outreach, Fish and Wildlife staff. Work assignments will vary seasonally based on fisheries operations, educational programming, community events, and departmental needs. The incumbent will be provided increasing latitude for independent field and outreach assignments as training, experience, and program familiarity are gained.

Must have strong oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with youth and adults in both education and field settings. The incumbent must be able to engage youth audiences, assist with hands-on learning activities, and clearly communicate instructions and information during community and Tribal member fisheries activities. Must be culturally sensitive to a diverse customer population, the general public and able to interact tactfully and positively with Tribal members and all levels of Tribal staff and management.

The incumbent should be familiar with the five core values of the Tribe and how those core values are expressed within the actions of the program and the duties of this position. Must show the highest level of professional standards and promote a positive image of the Tribe and its administration at all times. Successful applicant will perform other duties as assigned to promote the efficiency and effectiveness of the Natural Resources Department.

• Assist with trout stocking, pond operation, and routine maintenance of Tribal catch-out ponds.
• Assist with fish transportation and hatchery pickups, including preparation, loading, transport, stocking, and cleanup activities.
• Operate fish transport vehicles and assist with towing, backing, launching, and maneuvering trailers and boats and trained and assigned.
• Assist with routine inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of pond aeration systems, pumps, fisheries equipment, vehicles, trailers, and program supplies.
• Assist with surplus salmon pickups, distribution events, fish handling, storage, and related community activities.
• Assist with implementation of Tribal member salmon and steelhead harvest opportunities, including boat operations, fishing equipment preparation, participant assistance, fish handling, and cleanup.
• Assist other fish management, monitoring, and field activities implemented by the Fish and Wildlife Program as needed.

• Assist Natural Resources Outreach staff with educational programming for youth, schools, Tribal members, and community audiences.
• Assist with teaching and leading hands-on activities and help maintain youth engagement during classroom, field, and community programs.
• Support smłich in the Classroom (SIC), the 'nik'wln (a place for fish to grow)…