Neets Bay Hatchery Fish Culturist

Job Details

Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association ( SSRAA) is recruiting Two Full-time seasonal fish culturist at the Burnett Inlet Hatchery, a remote hatchery located approximately 30 air miles from Wrangell, Alaska.  The Burnett Inlet Hatchery program is a central incubation facility for summer and fall chum. The position requires living on site in a furnished bunkhouse with modern amenities. 

Requirements

Provided benefits include but are not limited to: weekly mail and supply flights, star link internet, satellite tv, groceries, and work gear ( excluding boots).  Work consists of assisting staff with basic fish culture duties, saltwater net pen feeding and rearing, egg-take and spawn of adult salmon, incubation of fertilized eggs, data collection, and basic maintenance around the hatchery.

The ideal candidate must have the ability to successfully live at a remote facility, develop healthy working relationships with co-workers and have a willingness to learn, share knowledge, and skills.  Previous experience and education in aquaculture, fish husbandry, or fisheries biology is preferred but SSRAA will train the right person.  Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, lift, carry, push or pull 50 lbs. or more repeatedly, work in inclement weather and inside around cold running water.

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Expires: 03/07/2026