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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: info@wildsalmoncenter.org In the subject line put "ATTN: Salmon Management Specialist Application." Recruitment will be open until filled, but initial application screening will begin on July 22, 2009.

Volunteer Receptionist/Administrative Intern

Reports to: Human Resources and Office Manager

Position Summary

The Volunteer Receptionist/Administrative Assistant will help to leverage staff time and keep Wild Salmon Center’s office running. This position is unpaid.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone (provide information as able, refer callers to appropriate staff members or take messages as necessary, and check voice mail periodically)
• Greet visitors to office (provide information as able, refer questions to appropriate staff members)
• Open and distribute incoming mail, prepare outgoing mail, prepare outgoing UPS/FedEx packages, assist with mailing projects
• Restock maps and printed materials
• Keep copy areas tidy, distribute incoming faxes, restock paper
• Order office supplies
• Filing
• Miscellaneous data entry, word processing, etc. as available
• Ensure public areas in office are tidy (conference room, central table, etc.)
• Feed the fish
• Other projects assigned

Qualifications

• Front desk/reception/administrative support experience required
• Knowledge of and comfort using Word, Outlook, Excel
• Knowledge Raiser’s Edge a plus
• A self-starter and team player

Wild Salmon Center Will Provide:

• Training on phone system and other office systems
• Reference materials to assist in answering questions
• Occasional treats and everlasting admiration and gratitude

Time Commitment

4 hour shift (9-1 or 1-5), minimum 2 days per week; 3 month minimum commitment preferred.

To Apply

Send cover letter and resume to: info@wildsalmoncenter.org