Join our team.
Respect, acceptance, and caring are core values of the Sitka Sound Science Center. We are passionate about building and sustaining a working and learning environment for students, researchers, and staff from broad and different backgrounds and perspectives. We believe every member of our staff and visitors to our facility enriches our workplace by sharing a range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover solutions. We welcome the unique contributions of every individual.
Openings
Marine Debris Restoration Project Field Lead
Job Duration: Approx. June 10 - July 19 (Exact dates will be determined based on crew availability. Additional opportunities for one-day trips as weather permits may also be an option outside this window from May through September, but are not a required commitment or guaranteed.)
SSSC Status: Seasonal, contract
Supervisor: Research Director / Managing Scientist
Location: Sitka, Alaska
Pay Rate: $185/day + $2,000 food stipend (Housing is available dependent on availability at the SSSC bunkhouse. Accommodation costs are the responsibility of the employee.)
Application Deadline: February 27th, 2026
Marine Debris Restoration Project Cleanup Crew Member
Job Duration: Approx. June 10 - July 19 (Exact dates will be determined based on crew availability. Additional opportunities for one-day trips as weather permits may also be an option outside this window from May through September, but are not a required commitment or guaranteed.)
SSSC Status: Seasonal, contract
Supervisor: Research Director / Managing Scientist
Location: Sitka, Alaska
Pay Rate: $145/day + $2,000 food stipend (Housing is available dependent on availability at the SSSC bunkhouse. Accommodation costs are the responsibility of the employee.)
Application Deadline: February 27th, 2026
SSSC Values
Integrity
We model scientific integrity through evidence-based research and accessible educational programming
Curiosity
We believe that a playful curiosity of the world inspires innovation and growth
Respect
We honor and respect the history of this place and look towards its future to inform our present decisions
Community
We build relationships across our community in support of a shared appreciation for discovery and overall community wellbeing
