Aquarium/Visitor Bld caretaker
ORGANIZATION: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery is located adjacent to the Missouri River near Yankton, South Dakota. The facility has been producing fish for sport fishing and restoration projects for nearly 60 years. It is one of 70 federal hatcheries and fish technology centers operated nationwide by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Primary need for this position is for opening and closing the aquarium bld. from 10am to 5pm while maintaining the cleanliness of the restrooms. Volunteers may also be able to take part in tours, fish spawning, and lawn mowing utilizing zero turn mowers if skillset and time is available. This 13,000 gallon aquarium has a free admission and is a nice cool place to stop on a hot summer day. We typically have 40+ mostly-local species of fish, amphibians, and reptiles on display. The gift shop is open Friday-Monday during much of the summer too.
RV Pads - There are two camping pads at the hatchery complete with water, sewer, electric hookups and Wi-Fi.
Start Date - 2025-05-01
End Date - 2025-09-30
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About U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Location:
5275 Leesburg Pike, MS: NWRS Visitor Services, Bailey’s Crossroads, VA 22041, US
Mission Statement
Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the premier government agency dedicated to the conservation, protection, and enhancement of fish, wildlife and plants, and their habitats. We are the only agency in the federal government whose primary responsibility is the conservation and management of these important natural resources for the American public.
The agency includes both the National Wildlife Refuge System and the National Fish Hatchery System.
The Service's origins date back to 1871 when Congress established the U.S. Fish Commission to study the decrease in the nation’s food fishes and recommend ways to reverse that decline. (More on our history below.) Today, we are a diverse and largely decentralized organization, employing about 8,000 dedicated professionals working out of facilities across the country.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Environment,
Sports & Recreation
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DATE POSTED
March 22, 2025
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REQUIREMENTS
- Sunday;Monday;Tuesday;Wednesday;Thursday;Friday;Saturday