Cornell University
Temporary Fisheries Technician (Section of Natural Resources); New Paltz, New Yo
Cornell University, Northeast Ithaca, New York, United States
Temporary Laboratory and Research Technician – Temporary Fisheries Technician
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)
Location:
New Paltz, New York
Who We Are CALS is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University's second-largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food, energy, and environmental resources; and social, physical, and economic well-being.
The section of Natural Resources and the Environment within the Ashley School of Global Development and the Environment is a world leader in scholarship addressing social and ecological dimensions of natural resources and the environment to improve environmental sustainability, promote the well-being of communities, and ensure access to sustainable energy and environmental resources.
What You Will Do As the Temporary Fisheries Technician, you will provide technical assistance with the monitoring of anadromous river herring in the Hudson River in cooperation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Hudson River Fisheries Unit located in New Paltz, New York. You will be responsible for data collection of fisheries dependent and independent surveys.
Use large fishing gears (300-foot haul seine, 100-foot beach seine, gill nets and other types of fishing sampling gears).
Operate outboard boats for deploying and retrieving gear.
Trailer boats to and from sampling locations.
Fish identification and enumeration.
Collect biological data and water quality data.
Data entry and quality assurance.
Prepare and mount fish scales for age analyses.
What We Need
High School Diploma and 6+ months of experience in agriculture, field biology, ecology, or a similar setting, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work flexible hours, occasional evenings, and weekends as job functions require.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, including the ability to retrieve sampling gears, which requires strenuous pulling and lifting.
Able to maneuver in and out of boats.
Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-based work environment under challenging field conditions.
Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather.
Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position, and have reliable transportation as well as have and maintain a valid and unrestricted New York State driver's license.
Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.
Prior fisheries experience (helpful).
Knowledge and experience with computer use, databases, and report preparation (helpful).
Position Details This is a temporary 4-month (40 hours/week) position, contingent on funding, with a start date of March 23, 2026 and ending July 10, 2026. The position is located in New Paltz, New York.
Compensation: $20.60 per hour.
Benefits are included as per Cornell standard health, well-being, and sustainability initiatives.
How to Apply You must submit both a resume/CV and a cover letter. Attach your application materials (resume/CV and cover letter) to the online application. For detailed instructions, see How We Hire on the HR website.
Contact:
Janet Camilli, jer278@cornell.edu
EEO Statement Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of "... any person ... any study." No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans, and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
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Location:
New Paltz, New York
Who We Are CALS is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University's second-largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food, energy, and environmental resources; and social, physical, and economic well-being.
The section of Natural Resources and the Environment within the Ashley School of Global Development and the Environment is a world leader in scholarship addressing social and ecological dimensions of natural resources and the environment to improve environmental sustainability, promote the well-being of communities, and ensure access to sustainable energy and environmental resources.
What You Will Do As the Temporary Fisheries Technician, you will provide technical assistance with the monitoring of anadromous river herring in the Hudson River in cooperation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Hudson River Fisheries Unit located in New Paltz, New York. You will be responsible for data collection of fisheries dependent and independent surveys.
Use large fishing gears (300-foot haul seine, 100-foot beach seine, gill nets and other types of fishing sampling gears).
Operate outboard boats for deploying and retrieving gear.
Trailer boats to and from sampling locations.
Fish identification and enumeration.
Collect biological data and water quality data.
Data entry and quality assurance.
Prepare and mount fish scales for age analyses.
What We Need
High School Diploma and 6+ months of experience in agriculture, field biology, ecology, or a similar setting, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work flexible hours, occasional evenings, and weekends as job functions require.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, including the ability to retrieve sampling gears, which requires strenuous pulling and lifting.
Able to maneuver in and out of boats.
Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-based work environment under challenging field conditions.
Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather.
Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position, and have reliable transportation as well as have and maintain a valid and unrestricted New York State driver's license.
Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.
Prior fisheries experience (helpful).
Knowledge and experience with computer use, databases, and report preparation (helpful).
Position Details This is a temporary 4-month (40 hours/week) position, contingent on funding, with a start date of March 23, 2026 and ending July 10, 2026. The position is located in New Paltz, New York.
Compensation: $20.60 per hour.
Benefits are included as per Cornell standard health, well-being, and sustainability initiatives.
How to Apply You must submit both a resume/CV and a cover letter. Attach your application materials (resume/CV and cover letter) to the online application. For detailed instructions, see How We Hire on the HR website.
Contact:
Janet Camilli, jer278@cornell.edu
EEO Statement Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of "... any person ... any study." No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans, and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
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