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Individual Placement - Fish Hatchery Biological Technician at Nashua National Fish Hatchery

Nashua, NH • On-site

$600/wk

Temporary

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

Position Summary

The selected member will assist in all aspects of fish hatchery operations at Nashua National Fish Hatchery.

Hosting Organization

Nashua National Fish Hatchery

Location

Nashua, NH

Schedule

September 21, 2026 - May 14, 2027

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Assist hatchery crew in providing daily care to fish in an aquaculture facility. Perform tasks including feeding fish, cleaning rearing tanks, performing monthly inventory and sample counts of fish on station. Observing fish behavior in response to feeding, cleaning, and husbandry operations, determining feed regiments and treating fish disease. Collecting data and reporting on rearing and growth data (hard copy and digital). Operating specialized aquaculture equipment such as gates, pumps, valves, filters, alarms, and other support systems to maintain fish health.

Marginal Duties

Perform general maintenance required for general fish hatchery upkeep and maintenance including simple hand tools or power equipment, landscaping tools (grass mowers, shrub trimmers, etc.)

Required Qualifications

Interest in conservation and fish culture Commitment to learning new skills and supporting team initiatives Ability to work in challenging outdoor conditions that will include heat, extreme cold, high winds, and precipitation Ability to perform manual, physical labor for up to 8 hours per day and lift and/or move 45 pounds or more Ability to work in water and to tolerate working in cold water for prolonged periods of time

Preferred Qualifications

Experience (paid or unpaid) in biology, conservation, and/or fish culture.

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.

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

Housing is provided at Nashua National Fish Hatchery.

Compensation

Living Allowance - $600/week; Relocation Travel Allowance - $650

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Recommended

Additional Benefits

AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

Equal Opportunity Statement

SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.