POSITION TITLE: Hatchery Operations Coordinator

START DATE: December 1, 2018

PAY: $18 per hour/part time; December 1-June 30 – extension possible

BENEFITS: Paid time off, paid holidays, professional development stipend, and medical benefit cost share options

LOCATION: Willow Creek Salmon & Watershed Education Center in Edmonds; SSS office located in Lake Stevens

HOURS: 10-20 hours/week; Variable work day hours with occasional weekend work

POSITION SUMMARY: Assists with planning and coordinating salmon rearing, facility maintenance, volunteers, and administrative tasks associated educational salmon micro-hatchery operations independently, collaboratively, and under the supervision of the Executive Director. This position is primarily hatchery-based with some office work, and will require up to 20 hours per week to start. For more information about Sound Salmon Solutions, visit us at: www.soundsalmonsolutions.org and www.facebook.com/soundsalmonsoltuions

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Education and/or experience in fisheries management, fisheries biology, or similar fisheries related work
  • Knowledge of salmon life histories, ecology, and biology
  • Experience leading volunteers in an outdoor work setting
  • Experience with supporting environmental education programs
  • Demonstrated high level of personal and professional responsibility
  • Strong situational awareness, attention to detail, and sense of humor
  • Commitment and cooperation to work with team members
  • Capacity to delegate, multi-task, and stay organized
  • Experience operating and maintaining hand tools & power equipment
  • Experience with light construction and/or facilities maintenance
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions and lift up to 50lbs
  • Valid Driver’s License, insurance, and acceptable driving record
  • Must be able to pass a background check to work with children and volunteers

POSITION TASKS:

  • Oversee and coordinate educational micro-hatchery coho rearing and release operations with volunteers.
  • Track and coordinate hatchery operations facility and equipment maintenance.
  • Maintain hatchery records to ensure compliance with WDFW permit.
  • Coordinate & lead volunteer work parties at WCSWEC.
  • Support WCSWEC education programs as needed.
  • Provide occasional technical assistance to salmon in the classroom programs in local Edmonds schools.

We are taking applications through Tuesday, November 13, 5PM. Email resumes and letters of interest to: jobs@soundsalmonsolutions.org with the subject “Hatchery Operations Coordinator”.