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.

Avian Conservation

Avian Technician – position description

Ecostudies Institute is hiring a seasonal avian field technician position to work out of the Mt. Vernon, WA area conducting nest monitoring in estuarine habitats in the North Puget Sound supporting the Salish Sea Estuaries Avian Monitoring (SSEAM) Program. Major responsibilities will include conducting standardized point-counts, transects, and secretive marshbird surveys, as well as habitat monitoring.

How to Apply:

Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three professional references in one combined document. Email applications to Isabel Brofsky (ibrofsky@ecoinst.org) with the position you are applying to in the subject line. All applications will be acknowledged.

No positions currently available.

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.

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.