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Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association
Fish Culturist
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What they do
A Fish Hatchery Technician monitors water levels, temperature and bacteria in areas where fish are held, and fed. May work at aquaculture facilities used to raise shellfish.
$41,787 / year median in Alaska
Job Description
Title :
Fish Culturist Location :
Hidden Falls Hatchery (Remove Baranof Island, near Sitka, Alaska)Starting Date :
August 19th, 2026Starting Salary:
$53,317 to $65,165 per year (plus housing and benefits), 12-month Regular Fulltime positionClosing Date :
July 31st, 2026General Overview:
Hidden Falls Hatchery is a remote private non-profit hatchery operated by Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association (NSRAA), providing increased fishing opportunities for the common property fisheries of Northern Southeast Alaska. Hidden Falls Hatchery produces one of the largest chum and coho salmon returns in North America, along with a substantial Chinook return, making this salmon hatchery one of the most economically important fishery enhancement programs in Southeast Alaska.Qualifications:
BS degree in a fisheries/aquaculture-related field, or two-year Associates Degree in an aquaculture-related field; or minimum of 9 months' fish culture experience required for Fish Culturist. The preferred candidate will have a background in basic fish culture techniques, and will be provided an exposure to common fish culture methods which will include, but will not be limited to:- fry and smolt rearing,
- brood stock handling,
- hatchery incubation operations,
- fish disease prevention and recognition,
- gamete collection,
- data collection and recording methods Candidates must be willing and able to live and work cooperatively in creating a positive environment among other staff and temporary employees in a remote setting, where good communication skills are essential.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Hidden Falls' Fish Culturist works under the direction of the Hatchery Manager, and will share responsibility for the oversight and performance of any and all aspects of hatchery-related fish culture operations. The Fish Culturist will provide supervision, direction, and leadership to all temporary employees, and will be expected to actively participate in facility development and management. This position will require the operation of hatchery-related equipment: forklifts, front-end loaders, chainsaws, power tools, brush cutters, snow blowers, egg sorters, fish counters, fish pumps, and other associated apparatus. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an understanding of the hatchery's water system, including the water collection process, water routings, and associated emergency procedures.Salary and Compensation:
Competitive salary range for this position will fall within the range provided ($4,443 through $5,430 per month, dependent upon experience).Additional benefits include:
housing and utilities, medical/dental insurance, annual/sick leave accrual and a 401(A) program available after a 2-year vesting period. How toApply:
Interested individuals must send the following application packet by email: 1.) A detailed resume describing relevant fisheries and/or wildlife work experience and/or education. 2.) Contact information (name, email address, and phone number) for professional and/or academic references familiar with the applicant's work experience/performance. 3.) A completed NSRAA Employment Application Form. This form can be found at NSRAA's website at here. Direct all inquiries, application packet, and questions to: Kevin Connell Hidden Falls Hatchery Manager kevin_connell@nsraa.orgPay:
$53,317.00- $65,165.