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Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission

Fisheries Aide - Fall 2026

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $15–$17/hr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Odanah, WI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Fisher or Fishing Worker catches, maintains, cultivates or harvests marine or freshwater fish and shellfish. May work for large commercial or private operations to catch and sell fish to local and/or international markets. Some are deckhands and boat operators for recreational charter fishing trips.

$38,931 / year median in Wisconsin

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

•YOU

MUST VISIT

https://glifwc.org/about/career

AND COMPLETE THE LTE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. THE INDEED APPLICATION DOES NOT FULLY MEET OUR APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS. MIIGWECH!

•JOB

ANNOUNCEMENT POSITION

Fisheries Aide - Fall 2026 CONDITIONS

OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a limited-term (LTE) position. Dates of employment are not fixed but are anticipated to begin the week of September 14 and continue through the week of October 19.

WAGES:

$15.00 per hour; 1-4 years of service $16.00 per hour: 5-9 years of service $17.00 per hour; 10+ years of service

Note:

This position is classified as 100% tax-exempt for qualified tribal members under Internal Revenue Code §7873-Tax Exemption for Income Derived from Treaty Fishing Rights-Related Activities.

SUPERVISION

Reports to GLIFWC Inland Fisheries Biologist.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with nighttime electrofishing surveys of walleye recruitment and gamefish communities in Ceded Territory waterbodies. Persons will help net fish, launch and/or operate boats, and collect biological information. The ability to travel for up to three consecutive weeks is required. Overnight lodging, per diem, and mileage are provided by

GLIFWC. QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to lift fish out of water and into livewells on survey vessels using dip nets. Ability to identify gamefish and panfish. Willingness to work in inclement conditions. Persons will be expected to follow all safety and personnel protocols, collect information in an efficient manner, and record data neatly and accurately. Vehicle and driver's license are preferred but not required. Preference given to persons with previous GLIFWC employment.

CLOSING DATE

Friday, September 4, 2026, or until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. LTE Applications are available on www.glifwc.org at the bottom of the page under "Careers" or at the GLIFWC Office. Completed applications may be returned in person or via email to: Ashley Poch, Human Resources Director Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission PO Box 9, 72682 Maple St., Odanah, WI 54861 hr@glifwc.org Questions regarding job duties may be directed to:

Brandon Byrne, Inland Fisheries Biologist Office:

715-685-2123

Cell:

715-292-1807 bbyrne@glifwc.org

Pay:

$15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person