Seasonal Naturalist Aide

Location: Michigan City, North Judson, Orland, Columbia City, Martinsville, Bloomington, and Winslow. Housing is provided at North Judson, Michigan City, and Winslow.
Compensation: $14/hr
Position Dates: Varies, Start dates as early as March 1, 2026 and ending in fall

Gain valuable job knowledge with the Indiana DNR, Division of Fish, Wildlife, & Nature Preserves this
year. The Division annually employs approximately 17 seasonal aides to assist biologists with fisheries
projects and creel surveys.

Responsibilities:
Seasonal naturalist aides are hired approximately spring through fall to assist district fish management and research biologists in conducting field investigations. This includes lake and stream fish population surveys, angler surveys, fish population estimates, water quality analysis, and aquatic vegetation management. Aides assist with biological research projects by gathering and processing data, and performing related duties such as operating, maintaining and constructing the equipment used to collect the data.

Working Conditions:
Seasonal naturalist aides work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Physical labor can include lifting, walking and working in and around water and a variety of outside and indoor environments. Work assignments will include varied schedules and hours.

Requirements:
Seasonal naturalist aides must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record.

Desired Skills: Applicants for these positions are expected to have basic knowledge of math and scientific
methods, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with the public. Students with a background in
fisheries/aquatic sciences are preferred.

To Apply:
Go to https://workforindiana.in.gov/ and search job requisition number 471176.

Please send a resume to the respective biologist you are interested in working for after applying for
the job on our web site.
Lake Michigan- Ben Dickinson bdickinson@dnr.in.gov 
North Judson (District 1)- Courtney Weldon cweldon@dnr.in.gov 
Orland (District 2)- Matt Horsley mhorsley@dnr.in.gov 
Columbia City- Tyler Delauder (District 3) tdelauder@dnr.in.gov and Matthew Linn (North Research) mlinn@dnr.in.gov 
Martinsville- Nathan Klein (District 4) nklein@dnr.in.gov 
Bloomington- Ethan Binkowski (District 5) ebinkowski@dnr.in.gov 
Winslow- Andy Bueltmann (District 6) abueltmann@dnr.in.gov
Phil Kacmar (Big Rivers) pkacmar@dnr.in.gov and Craig Jansen (Invasive Carp) cjansen1@dnr.in.gov