This is a mid-level fisheries technician position within the Native Village of Eyak Tribal Government’s Department of the Environment and Natural Resources, working on long-term fisheries projects in a remote wilderness setting. This position supports project managers in successfully conducting salmon research and population monitoring for state and federal fisheries management. Most work will be outdoors while stationed at well-established remote field stations in the Copper River watershed (Baird Canyon & Canyon Creek) and Prince William Sound (Eshamy Lagoon). Travel, fieldwork, and off-grid living are required. 2025 projects include estimating the in-river abundance of adult Copper River Chinook Salmon (mark-recapture), system-wide spawning distribution and stock-specific run timing of Copper River Sockeye Salmon (radiotelemetry), and Eshamy River Sockeye Salmon abundance (weir). 

A background in the sciences is required, current undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for hire. In addition to a scientific background, valuable skills include boating experience, backcountry camping/hiking, carpentry, wilderness medicine/EMT, and the ability to thrive in a remote setting with a small group of peers for an extended period of time.

Recruitment for all summer fisheries projects occurs through this announcement. Up to eleven positions are available. Project training begins in late April/early May in Cordova, and the field season lasts 3-4 months, dependent upon salmon run timing and site assignment. All food and lodging are provided. This seasonal position is full-time (40+ hours per week), and non-exempt from overtime. Go to https://www.eyak-nsn.gov/work-with-us/ for full job description and more contact information.