Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association (SSRAA) is recruiting for full-time fish culturist(s) at the Whitman Lake & Deer Mountain Hatcheries in Ketchikan, Alaska. The Whitman Lake Hatchery program operates both hatcheries producing chinook and coho salmon, is a central incubation facility for summer chum, and manages four remote spring rearing camps in the region. This position requires workplace flexibility to include fish culture and basic maintenance duties at the hatcheries and requires occasional work at remote camps.

The ideal candidate has the ability to develop healthy working relationships with co-workers and have a willingness to learn and share knowledge and skills. Previous experience in fish husbandry, a closely related field, or as part of past/current education is preferred but SSRAA is willing to train the right applicant. The successful candidate must have or obtain a valid Alaska Driver’s license. The job requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 50lbs or more repeatedly, work in inclement weather, and inside around cold running water.

Starting pay is $20.29/hr, DOE. Benefits include: health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability insurance, and participation in a 403b retirement plan. SSRAA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants: email an application, cover letter, resume, and references to the email address below. Applications are available on our website www.ssraa.org. A job description will be provided on request.

This posting will remain open until two positions are filled. The start date for this position is negotiable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.29 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Ketchikan, AK 99901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person