Join our team at the Copper River Watershed Project! We are a nonprofit organization based in Cordova, Alaska, with staff and partners throughout the Copper River watershed. The CRWP is passionate about promoting a salmon-rich, intact watershed and culturally diverse communities by forming partnerships for watershed-scale planning and projects.

Current Job Openings at the Copper River Watershed Project:

Executive Director 

Copper River Watershed Project seeks an experienced leader to serve as its next Executive Director. This is a chance to live and work in one of the last intact salmon strongholds in North America, continuing our 25-year commitment to projects which diversify the region’s economy while sustaining its resource base and cultural heritage. The ideal candidate has a background in nonprofit management, demonstrated community convening, a deep understanding of natural ecosystems, and a commitment to watershed sustainability.

Learn more about the position and apply here.

Partnership Administrator

CRWP seeks a Partnership Administrator who is passionate about the long-term health of the Copper River watershed and an interest in supporting our critical partnerships that result in on-the-ground action. Our Partnership Administrator will play an important role in facilitating on-going stewardship conversations across the region, keeping diverse partners working together towards common goals, and assisting with the solicitation of contract services for project-specific tasks.

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Invasive Plant Technician – Cordova

The Invasive Plant Technician position is a field-based job starting May 27th, 2024 through September 27th, 2024, with the potential for extensions.

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Plant Program Field Technician – Copper Basin

The Invasive Plant Technician position is a field-based job starting May 27th, 2024 through September 27th, 2024, with the potential for extensions.

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Plant Program Internship – Copper Basin

Beginning of June 2024 – Beginning of August 2024 with some flexibility on the exact start and end dates depending on the student’s availability.

The CRWP seeks an intern interested in helping to support a healthy Copper River Watershed through the implementation of various stewardship activities. The intern will assist CRWP in invasive plant management treatments while participating in educational outreach activities within the community.

Learn more about the position and apply here.

Stewardship Internship – Cordova

Beginning May 2024 – August 2024 with some flexibility on the exact start and end dates depending on the student’s availability.

The CRWP seeks an intern interested in helping to support a healthy Copper River Watershed through the implementation of various stewardship activities. The intern will assist CRWP in fish passage work and invasive plant management treatments while participating in educational outreach activities within the community.

Learn more about the position and apply here.