Upper Peninsula Aquatic Resources Field Technician

Trout Unlimited Great Lakes Program – Upper Peninsula of Michigan is seeking three (3) motivated and skilled Seasonal Aquatic Resources Field Technicians to join our team. These technicians will help fulfill the organization’s mission to bring together diverse interests to care for and recover rivers and streams, so our children can experience the joy of wild and native trout and salmon. The Aquatic Resources Field Technicians will report directly to the Great Lakes Field Coordinator and the Great Lakes Stream Restoration Manager and will assist TU staff with projects aimed to restore aquatic connectivity, in-stream, and riparian habitat, and promote the long-term values associated with aquatic restoration. 

The selected candidates will play a crucial role in the Great Lakes Road Stream Crossing Inventory, contributing to the protection and restoration of aquatic habitats across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The selected candidates will also assist in fish surveys with backpack electrofishing, benthic macroinvertebrate sampling, outreach activities such as plantings and community events, data entry and organization, and weekly fieldwork planning and reporting. 

The anticipated employment date range is late May through October 2026. Work areas will be located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, based out of Marquette, MI. This position is compensated at a rate of $16 per hour with a maximum of 40 hours per week and per diem during work-related travel. A rental work vehicle will be provided.