We are seeking a Campaign Associate who will spearhead this campaign and work with our experienced team of advocates, researchers, and digital and communications experts. Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply; we provide training on advocacy and organizing skills, as well as oversight and on-the-ground training by an experienced advocate. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience, top-notch written and verbal skills, an eagerness to learn, and be ready for a challenge. We value organizing experience, including building campus or community groups.

This position supports the Marine Education Center with the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute through coordination of a multidisciplinary group of undergraduate students at Tuskegee University, the Ocean Explorers.  The successful applicant will help recruit student interns, coordinate logistical arrangements, manage telepresence and virtual capabilities, maintain records, assist in report-writing, mentor undergraduate students, and travel locally, regionally and nationally.  The position includes significant interaction with project partners from a broad spectrum of audiences, including several institutions of higher education.

The primary responsibility of this position will be to conduct intertidal and subtidal surveys of shellfish populations and habitats in coastal estuaries as a member of the SEACOR (Shellfish and Estuarine Assessment of Coastal Oregon) team. This position will participate in other ecological studies of shellfish populations to address resource management needs (e.g. Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) flights to map eelgrass; acoustic surveys to map bathymetry and habitats), conduct laboratory analyses of SEACOR field samples (e.g. grain size analysis), and help maintain SEACOR field equipment and boats.

Join SAFS for their virtual Autumn Seminar Series, Thursday’s this quarter, from 4:00-5:00 pm PT on Zoom
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Don’t worry if you miss a seminar! Talks will be recorded and uploaded to the SAFS YouTube channel the following day. 

Join SAFS for their virtual Spring Seminar Series, Thursday’s this quarter, from 4:00-5:00 pm PT on Zoom

Undergraduate Assistant Needed in the UW Program on Climate Change Office! This position is best suited to someone interested in learning more climate science and in interacting with the UW and affiliated climate community. 

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A new University of Washington and NOAA Fisheries study found that sea lions have the largest negative effect on early-arriving endangered Chinook salmon in the lower Columbia River. The results of this study will publish Oct. 18 in the Journal of Applied Ecology.

Join SAFS for their virtual Spring Seminar Series, Thursday’s this quarter, from 4:00-5:00 pm PT on Zoom

Hear from undergraduate students & alumni who have applied for a variety of UW and external scholarships. Panelists will reflect on their application strategies, process, and offer tips applicable to any scholarship you might apply for.