1. Abalone Technician: PSRF is seeking an Abalone Technician to join our team at the Kenneth K. Chew Center for Shellfish Research and Restoration (Chew Center) – the conservation hatchery that we operate at NOAA’s Manchester Research Station on the Kitsap Peninsula. The Technician’s primary focus will be to contribute to the successful rearing of pinto abalone as part of recovery efforts for the species. They will also assist across our research and restoration efforts at the Chew Center, including production of Olympia oysters, and kelp, microalgae culture, animal husbandry, data collection and management, and facilities maintenance. Please peruse the position description here, share the job posting far and wide, and apply by March 4th, 2022.

2. Habitat Program Coordinator: We are also on the lookout for a great individual to coordinate our bull kelp and Olympia oyster restoration programs! The person will add essential capacity to help advance a set of exciting kelp and oyster projects and achieve program goals. They will serve a critical role in keeping the many moving parts of these dynamic programs moving smoothly in several ways, including managing clear and timely communication across the team, tracking progress on deliverables and spending, helping to develop and submit invoices, reports, proposals, and permits, and supporting field work and data management in various ways. Please read the full position description here and apply by March 4th, 2022.