Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association is hiring a full-time fish culturist for its remote Tutka Bay Lagoon salmon hatchery across Kachemak Bay from Homer. The job covers fish culture and broodstock work, spawning, water-quality sampling, facility and equipment upkeep, and sometimes supervising seasonal technicians. CIAA looks for applied fishery biology knowledge, boat handling, construction and mechanical skills, a valid Alaska driver’s license and current CPR and first aid, and it prefers six months of fish culture experience. Pay is $41,885 to $58,480 a year DOE, and furnished housing with heat, power and internet is provided on site. The posting is open until filled; apply online with a cover letter, resume and three references.
| Pay | $41,885–$58,480/yr DOE |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Season | Year-round |
| Housing | Provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Some experience |
| Location | Homer (Tutka Bay), Alaska |
| Job Type | Fisheries & Hatchery |
| Posted | Sep 13, 2026 |
| Apply By | Nov 27, 2026 |
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Summarized from a public posting on Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association current openings page, checked Sep 13. Not posted by the employer, and not yet verified by WildWork — confirm the details before you travel. Apply on the employer’s original posting.
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