We devise and implement practical strategies, based on the best science, to protect forever these extraordinary places and their biodiversity.

The Wild Salmon Center is a $6M multi-national organization with a staff of 30. The home office is located in Portland, Oregon in the Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center.

Open Positions

1. Salmon Management Specialist, State of the Salmon

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1. State of the Salmon 2010 Conference Volunteer

Salmon Management Specialist, State of the Salmon

Reports to: Director, State of the Salmon

About State of the Salmon

The State of the Salmon Program (SoS--www.stateofthesalmon.org) is a consortium jointly sponsored by the Wild Salmon Center and Ecotrust. SoS is dedicated to building the world’s most credible, comprehensive source of data and information on Pacific salmon around the entire Pacific Rim to inform salmon conservation and management decisions in the future. SoS synthesizes and analyzes the most current information on critical management problems facing salmonids throughout their range and collaborates with resource managers, conservation partners and fishery stakeholders to implement sound conservation, sustainable fisheries and effective fishery management systems.

The mission of the Wild Salmon Center (www.wildsalmoncenter.org) is to identify, understand and protect the best wild salmon ecosystems of the Pacific Rim. The Center devises and implements practical strategies, based on the best science, to protect forever these extraordinary places and their biodiversity. Ecotrust's (www.ecotrust.org) mission is "To Build Salmon Nation", where its citizens want to live in a place where economic, ecological, and social conditions are improving, where a 'conservation economy' is emerging.

Position Summary

The Salmon Management Specialist will focus on improving fishery management for wild salmon populations in three key areas: monitoring and assessment (populations and fisheries); use of hatcheries; and spawning escapement outcomes. Key strategies will be to assist with development of best practices in these areas and also in their practical application in actual fishery management settings.

Responsibilities

• Providing scientific and technical support to interested salmon fisheries and managers in Russia, Japan, and North America in order to help achieve sustainable practice, e.g., toward gaining Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification or other sound, science based sustainability performance criteria - collaboratively working with resource managers to implement practical solutions.
• Developing practical and creative fishery management/assessment approaches and fishing practices that can be implemented in specific fishery improvement projects to help ensure, for example, that target harvest rates, bycatch, ecosystem impacts, and hatchery siting and operational approaches are consistent with long-term abundance and diversity of wild salmonid populations.
• Reviewing and analyzing relevant information on current fishery management policies and outcomes in order to evaluate effectiveness, uncertainties and risks of current salmon fishery strategies - recommending adaptive management and evaluation response where appropriate.
• Leading synthesis and analysis of key salmon management issues and developing 'best practice' recommendations.
• Using a variety of human engagement and communication strategies to build shared goals and solutions with a variety of partners and stakeholders from various scientific, indigenous, management,  fishing,  and conservation communities.

Key Qualifications

• M.Sc. in fisheries science, management or allied field, with at least three years experience in applied salmon population assessment and salmon fishery management.  Additional experience and essential skills may substitute for graduate education requirements
• Strong synthesis and systematic analysis abilities, with skilled experience managing and analyzing population and fishery data and a demonstrated understanding of quantitative salmon population dynamics
• Understanding and experience using a variety of statistical techniques applied to assessing salmon populations and fisheries
• Highly organized and solid project management skills
• Excellent verbal and presentation skills, with strong interpersonal relationship and communication capacity to positively engage a wide variety of people (e.g., academics, scientists, fishery managers, fishers, conservation interests and other stakeholders) – strong collaborator and problem solver
• Excellent written communications skills including scientific reports and briefs, with ability to reach a variety of audiences
• Strong resource conservation ethic and dedicated passion for fisheries sustainability
• Familiarity with adult and juvenile salmonid monitoring methods, their respective strengths and weaknesses, and how they are commonly used by fisheries managers and scientists
• Familiarity with salmon policy issues, and their practical connection to fisheries management approaches
• Russian or Japanese language skills would be a plus but not a requirement

Compensation

The compensation package includes a competitive salary and excellent fringe benefits package, including 401(k) match, medical and dental plan, flexible spending account, life insurance and disability coverage is provided.

Employment Options

This full-time position is located in Portland, OR and can be filled either on a permanent employment basis, or as a two or more year project commitment, whichever best fits the needs of qualified candidates. Secondments of individuals from other organizations would certainly be considered subject to personal qualifications and ability to dedicate focused on the work priorities described above.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

To Apply

Send a cover letter describing your specific qualifications for the position, your CV, and list of references to:

In the subject line put "ATTN: Salmon Management Specialist Application."



State of the Salmon 2010 Conference Volunteer

Reports to: Conference Manager and Volunteer Coordinator

Position Summary

The State of the Salmon Conference will take place May 4-7, 2010 at the “Green Seal Certified” Hilton Hotel in downtown Portland, Oregon. Volunteers will assist conference staff with a variety of tasks to ensure a professional and enjoyable experience for all conference participants. This part-time, temporary position is unpaid. Learn more at: www.stateofthesalmon.org.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with conference set-up
• Assistance with registration for conference and reception
• Coordination of conference equipment
• Timekeeping
• Meeting room set-up
• Organization of Poster Session
• Running microphones
• Note taking
• General assistance/go-fering, as needed

Qualifications

• Available for at least two (2) 4-hour volunteer shifts during the conference
• Reliable, communicative and able to multi-task and take direction
• Interested in the ecological interactions between wild and hatchery salmon
• Able to go-with-the-flow and have a great sense of humor
• Available May 4-7th, 2010 in Portland, Oregon

Wild Salmon Center Will Provide:

• Waived conference registration
• Breakfast and lunch during the conference
• The opportunity to meet and greet renowned salmon scientists
• A professional, rewarding and memorable experience
• Our ever-lasting appreciation

Please note that we can not cover volunteer travel/lodging expenses, but we may be able to assist you with finding a friendly couch on which to sleep.

Time Commitment

Attendance at pre-conference volunteer training and completion of at least two (2) 4-hour shifts during the conference.

To Apply

Send a cover letter expressing your interest and availability to the State of the Salmon Conference's Volunteer Coordinator, Katherine Luscher: .