CCP is hiring for a Cascade Red Fox Study in partnership with the Yakama Nation and the University of Washington!
We are seeking passionate, kind biologists to join our team!
1) Project Manager/Field Lead (20-month position) June 2026 to April 2028: Starting salary $52,200. Depending on accomplishments and funding, we may be able to offer a salary increase after one year. This is a nonprofit position; benefits are not currently included, but we offer flexible scheduling and meaningful field-based work.
We are looking for a kind, experienced field biologist to train and manage our field team and work with our partners (Yakama Nation and University of Washington) in the field. Additionally, there will be office work including data entry, management, QAQC, and nonprofit operations
We have not set a field schedule yet but it will likely be Monday to Friday in the field during June to mid-December 2026; January to April 2027; June to October 15, 2027; and January to April 2028.
Field Calendar
The 2026 and 2027 summer/fall field seasons will involve field work comprising summer camera surveys, prey and meadow surveys, and fall fox trapping followed by snow tracking as conditions permit during November and December.
The 2027 and 2028 winter field seasons will run from January to April, and comprise winter snow tracking for foxes and coyotes in fox home ranges, and possibly fox box trapping.
You would be in a home office during May and mid-October to December 31st 2027.
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2) Summer Field Technician $4,000/month: June to mid-December 2026 and 2027
The 2026 and 2027 summer/fall field seasons will involve field work comprising summer camera surveys, prey and meadow surveys, and fall fox trapping followed by snow tracking as conditions permit during November and December. We are looking for a strong hiker with well-honed problem solving skills, a positive attitude, an easy going demeanor, and willingness to work hard in rugged conditions. Housing and a work truck are provided.
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3) Winter Field Technician January to April 2027 and 2028; $4,000 to $4,300/month depending on experience.
The 2027 and 2028 winter field seasons will run from January to April, and comprise winter snow tracking for foxes and coyotes in fox home ranges.
We are looking for a strong winter field biologist to work on a 2-person crew. The position involves snowmobiling and winter travel, and may include some fox box trapping. Housing and a work truck are provided.
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4) Community Science Coordinator $21/hour
Part-time, approximately 48 hours/month during June to September. Provide training for community science program and conduct field work along with the field team. Ideally, Yakima based.
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We can be negotiable within reason to any requests you may have.
Let me know if you are interested and would like to chat about any of these positions. Reach out to admin@cascadescarnivore.org.