NWIFC member tribes are: Lummi, Nooksack, Swinomish, Upper Skagit, Sauk-Suiattle, Stillaguamish, Tulalip, Muckleshoot, Puyallup, Nisqually, Squaxin Island, Skokomish, Suquamish, Port Gamble S’Klallam, Jamestown S’Klallam, Lower Elwha Klallam, Makah, Quileute, Quinault, and Hoh.
The NWIFC was created following the 1974 U.S. v. Washington ruling (Boldt Decision), reaffirming the tribes’ treaty-reserved fishing rights. The ruling recognized them as natural resources co-managers with the State of Washington with an equal share of the harvestable number of salmon returning annually.
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- Shellfish Biologist III – Suquamish TribeJob SummaryResponsibilities involve project management related to shellfish fisheries resource co-management and research. The employee has the primary responsibility for the design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data and develops conclusions and recommendations for management and research. The applicant is expected to perform work independently with limited supervisory oversight. This position will be the lead… Read more: Shellfish Biologist III – Suquamish Tribe
- Fish Culturist – Quinault Indian NationQuinault Indian Nation is hiring for the position of Fish Culturist JOB SUMMARY Maintains the fish population for the Quinault Nation through the cultivation and rearing of fish. Performs collection and handling of brood stocks and other hatchery duties. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS •Performs and assists in trapping fish, spawn taking, incubating eggs and raising fish; and… Read more: Fish Culturist – Quinault Indian Nation
- Research Natural Resource Technician – Skagit River System CooperativeSkagit River System Cooperative is hiring for the position of Research Natural Resource Technician In this position, you will support SRSC’s mission of salmon recovery in the Skagit River watershed through a variety of fisheries research field data collection activities, most commonly on a Monday-Thursday schedule. A typical day is 8-12 hours and might begin… Read more: Research Natural Resource Technician – Skagit River System Cooperative
- Shellfish-Farm Manager – Puyallup Tribe of IndiansPuyallup Tribe of Indians is hiring for the position of Shellfish-Farm Manager Job Title: Shellfish Farm and Wild Harvest Manager Department: Shellfish Reports To: Director Job Grade: Salary: Position Summary: The Shellfish Farm and Wild Harvest Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of a shellfish farm, including but not limited to: sourcing clam… Read more: Shellfish-Farm Manager – Puyallup Tribe of Indians
- Fisheries Technician II – Swinomish TribeSwinomish Tribe is hiring for the position of Fisheries Technician II The Fisheries Technician II is a Temporary full-time, 40-hour per week position assisting with day-to-day functions of the Swinomish Fisheries – Shellfish program, including European green crab monitoring and eradication, shellfish surveys, and other fisheries research projects. The position is supervised by the Fisheries… Read more: Fisheries Technician II – Swinomish Tribe
Last Updated on October 16, 2025