About the positions:

BBRSDA is hiring two temporary Seasonal Fisheries Technician/Drone Assistants for the 2026 season (June 8 - July 8) to collect drone imagery from a remote field camp on the Wood River. These positions support a grant-funded project to investigate the use of drone imagery to monitor salmon escapement.

Highlights of the role:

Entry-level, temporary position
Operate cutting-edge solar-powered drones and satellite equipment
Support AI-powered salmon counting in the Wood River
Collect data and live at a remote field camp
Gain hands-on experience with advanced fisheries technology
Receive training toward FAA drone pilot certification

For more details, read the formal job posting on BBEDC’s website:

Click here to see the formal job posting

How to apply:

These positions are hired through BBEDC’s Seasonal Employment Program and applications must be submitted to BBEDC. Applicants must be 18 or older and residents of Bristol Bay.

Click the buttons below for links to the required application forms:

BBEDC Seasonal Employment Application

BBEDC Relationship Disclosure Form

BBEDC Affidavit of Residency

For support or questions regarding the application, contact Rachel Tilden or Chanice Johnson at 1-907-842-4370 or 1-800-478-4370. Read more about the BBEDC Seasonal Employment Program on their website here.

For questions regarding the position, contact BBRSDA at info@bbrsda.com or 907-677-2371.

About the project:

BBRSDA was awarded a $70,000 Seafood Industry Climate Award grant from the Acme Smoked Fish Foundation to pilot an innovative sustainability project using drone imagery to monitor salmon escapement on the Wood River. In partnership with the University of Washington Fisheries Research Institute, Project Kiwi, and local operators, the project will test faster, more efficient methods for counting and tracking salmon populations—potentially delivering data up to 24 hours earlier than traditional approaches while reducing costs and carbon impact. The project also supports Bristol Bay workforce development through local internships and will share findings with fishermen, researchers, and regional partners to strengthen long-term fishery sustainability.

To learn more visit Acme Smoked Fish Foundation SICA.