Environmental Stewardship
Listed on 2026-10-09
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Opportunities to serve with JVC Northwest exist in the five beautiful states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska in remote, rural, and urban settings.
Jesuit Volunteers also have the opportunity to serve in other US regions through our sibling organization, Jesuit Volunteer Corps.
Below is a list of opportunities organized by location and by category of service. As part of your application to become a Jesuit Volunteer, we’ll ask about your service preferences, but we ask all applicants to be open to where the need is greatest, and we may ask you to consider options you had not initially thought about.
Program NameSalmon Research & Biology Program
Position Title Agency Website(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-overview
Position Focus Ameri Corps StatusAmeri Corps
Service Impact AreaCapacity Building
Primary RoleEnvironmental Conservation, Education, or Restoration (Ameri Corps)
Length of Service Term12 months
Primary Service AreaPopulations Served
Other Issues and Roles Brief PositionDescription:
The Fisheries Technician collaborates with the Salmon Biology team to collect and analyze salmon and environmental data at remote field sites while ensuring the safety of themself and fellow team members; assist with coordinating logistics for field projects; develop and share outreach on salmon science and research with Tribes, schools, and the public; and otherwise advance KRITFC’s Tribally-led salmon science projects.
Other responsibilities may include, but are not limited to setting up/tearing down field camps; drafting project reports; assisting with the Community-Based Harvest Monitoring program; and collaborating on project funding proposals. This position serves closely with KRITFC staff and project partners, including USFWS, Orutsararmiut Native Council, Organized Village of Kwethluk, Takotna Tribal Council, Washington State University, and Alaska Department of Fish and Game, and may involve travel and camping in remote settings.
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During the fall season (August–October), the JV/Ameri Corps member will collaborate with staff and partners to finalize field work, winterize field sites, store gear, and prepare post-season reports and presentations. Onboarding will include training and meeting with staff, Executive Council members, and partners, as well as reviewing reports and archives. Most of their service will be desk-based and indoor this season, with potential for some field work in the early fall.
The winter season (October–March) is a necessarily slower season, and nearly all service will be desk-based and indoor at this time. Service activities include creating and sharing outreach materials about salmon assessment projects and other science and Indigenous Knowledge work with Tribes, schools, and the public; collaborating with team members to present project reports and develop project proposals; and preparing for or attending subsistence regulatory meetings with other team members.
The JV/Ameri Corps member will spend most of the spring season (March–May) preparing for the summer field season. This involves coordinating project logistics, communicating with project partners, participating in trainings, and promoting outreach materials about in-season projects. Most of the JV/Ameri Corps member’s service will be desk-based and indoor at this time, with potential field service toward the end of April/early May.
The summer season (May–July) will be the busiest season for the JV/Ameri Corps member, as this is the salmon fishing and research season on the Kuskokwim. They will host and participate in trainings; coordinate with project crew members; conduct field work at remote sites and in Bethel; compile and analyze data; help coordinate project logistics with…
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