Join our team! We have a variety of ways for people to become involved in the work that we do, from employment or volunteer opportunities to participating as a citizen scientist.

Employment Opportunities

No positions currently available.

No positions currently available.

Partnerships

Ecostudies Institute is looking to fill multiple positions in our Shared Resources crew. This crew conducts habitat restoration and monitoring across a network of sites in the South Salish Prairies around the Olympia and Rochester area. This is a cooperative project, requiring coordination with other staff and Tribal, state, federal, and non-profit partners (including the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, WA Dept of Natural Resources, WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife, Center for Natural Lands Management, and other non-profit and private stakeholders). Open positions include a project manager to lead the crew as well as a seasonal technician. Review of applications may begin as they are received until positions are filled; preference will be given to those submitted before April 2, 2025.

Shared Resources Project Manager – position description

Shared Resources Technician – position description

No positions currently available.

No positions currently available.

No positions currently available.

Citizen Science

The Puget Sound Shorebird Count is a citizen science survey conducted every winter. We conduct trainings in October and November. If you are interested in participating in this project, contact us and we will make sure you receive all project announcements.

Volunteers receive instruction from a citizen science bird survey that is part of our assessment of avian responses to estuary restoration.

Volunteer Opportunities

We can often use help from individuals who have specialized professional skills in areas like photography, writing, and photo and video editing.

If you believe in our mission and would be interested in volunteering your time, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us for more information.

Ecostudies Institute does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, partners, volunteers, and vendors.