Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association (CIAA)
- Salary/Compensation: Starting at $13.65 per hour; eligible for overtime. Communal housing and groceries provided.
- Application Deadline: May 23, 2025
- Starting Date: After July 1, 2025
- Hours per Week: Minimum 40 hours/week
- Education Required: High School Diploma
- Experience Required: None required; fisheries or outdoor experience preferred
Essential Functions:
- Perform hatchery duties including egg take, incubation, rearing, and harvesting.
- Operate equipment such as boats, outboard motors, off-road vehicles, and sampling gear.
- Maintain accurate records of field observations and activities.
- Assist with hatchery tasks and general facility maintenance.
- Required to live onsite for the duration of the employment period.
Qualifications:
- Ability to live in remote conditions and work outdoors in varied weather.
- Competency in operating boats, outboard motors, sampling gear, and basic construction tools.
- Physically fit; capable of lifting up to 50 lbs regularly and hiking over varied terrain.
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications required.
- Ability to live and work cooperatively in communal living arrangements.
Working Conditions:
- Remote, outdoor, and marine environment with variable weather conditions.
- Physical demands including heavy lifting, hiking, and working on boats.
- Communal housing provided in a bunkhouse setting.
To Apply:
Complete and submit the online application at CIAA Employment. Attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. For questions, contact Gabriel Grantham, Hatchery Manager, at ggrantham@ciaanet.org or 907-312-7016.
Additional Information:
- Employee responsible for transportation costs to/from Kenai, Alaska.
- Length of employment may vary based on project needs and fish populations.
- CIAA is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply for this job please visit ciaanet.org.