Opportunities From: Bellevue College

Position: Fall Volunteer Education and Outreach Intern 

Description: Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH) is an environmental education nonprofit that supports salmon recovery. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about fish and education. In this role you will view the adult salmon return up close while teaching the public about salmon conservation, hatchery fish operations, and watershed stewardship.   

Dates: September - November 

Times: Monday - Thursday, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Friday, 9:30 AM – 6 PM, weekends 10 AM - 6 PM 

Hours: 4 - 20 hours / week 

Shifts are 4 hours, and interns must commit to a minimum of 100 hours, which equates to 1 - 2 shifts per week. We have some timing flexibility and can negotiate with students for mornings versus afternoons and specific days. The greatest need is for support on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and weekends. 

Requirements: 

Must be able to communicate well with audiences of all ages and backgrounds, especially youth. 

Must be able to learn and teach science information. 

Must be able to work independently in a dynamic environment. 

Must be professional, responsible, and great with time management. 

Must be comfortable working with technology and processing transactions. 

Must have reliable transportation to the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (125 W Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA, 98027).  

Responsibilities: 

Lead hatchery tours for school and public groups. 

Staff the FISHop Gift Shop to answer questions and process transactions. 

Support operations for education and outreach events. 

Complete an education and outreach project that benefits the organization, such as design and lead a special topic tour / program or build / update an education prop. This project will be identified and agreed upon by the FISH Volunteer Coordinator and Volunteer Intern during the first few weeks of the internship.

Position: Summer Volunteer Education and Outreach Intern 

Description: Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH) is an environmental education nonprofit that supports salmon recovery. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about fish and education. In this role you will view juvenile salmon up close while teaching the public about salmon conservation, hatchery fish operations, and watershed stewardship.  

Dates: June - August 

Times: Daily 10 AM - 2 PM 

Hours: 4 - 20 hours / week. Shifts are 4 hours, and interns must commit to a minimum of 100 hours. which equates to 1-2 shifts a week. There is some flexibility to work around summer schedules. 

Requirements: 

Must be able to communicate well with audiences of all ages and backgrounds, especially youth. 

Must be able to learn and teach science information. 

Must be able to work independently in a dynamic environment. 

Must be professional, responsible, and great with time management. 

Must be comfortable working with technology and processing transactions. 

Must have reliable transportation to the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (125 W Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA, 98027).  

Responsibilities: 

Lead hatchery tours for school and public groups. 

Staff the FISHop Gift Shop to answer questions and process transactions. 

Support operations for education and outreach events. 

Complete an education and outreach project that benefits the organization, such as design and lead a special topic tour / program or build / update an education prop. This project will be identified and agreed upon by the FISH Volunteer Coordinator and Volunteer Intern during the first few weeks of the internship.  

Hatchery Habitat Stewardship Volunteers support with groundskeeping, maintenance, and habitat restoration at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery. Tasks include weeding, pruning, painting, mulching, cleaning, planting, and watering. Events are most Sunday mornings from 10 am to 1 pm, and the first Saturday morning of the month from 10 am to 1 pm.

To get started, register to volunteer at https://www.issaquahfish.org/volunteer/.

Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH) Salmon Science Table Volunteers teach about salmon conservation and build connections with the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery at school and community events in the greater King County region. With a focus on interactive and hands-on activities, the Salmon Science Table program facilitates learning through exploration of life science, biology, and environmental concepts related to our iconic native cold-water fish. Volunteers guide attendees through the following education modules: Salmon Foundations: Species and Life Cycle, Coho in the Current: Fish Dissection, and The Ripple Effect: Model Watershed Pollution Solutions.

To get started, register to volunteer at https://www.issaquahfish.org/volunteer.