Four-month seasonal aide at the Springfield hatchery, January 4 to May 8, 2027, working 7:30 to 4:00 with occasional weekends. Focus is baseline work for up to one million Snake River sockeye salmon smolts: egg and fry monitoring, feeding, tank and raceway cleaning, grading, counting, crowding and stocking, record keeping and public tours. Outdoor work in cold water and bad weather is routine, and you must lift up to 60 pounds. Applicants must be 18 with a driver’s license; aquaculture knowledge is preferred. Housing is available for the employee only. Apply with the IDFG temporary application, cover letter, resume and three references by November 30.
| Pay | $15.00 per hour |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Seasonal |
| Season | Jan 4, 2027 – May 8, 2027 |
| Housing | Provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Entry level, no experience required |
| Location | Springfield, Idaho |
| Job Type | Fisheries & Hatchery |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Apply By | Nov 30, 2026 |
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