Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation District: Habitat Conservation Program
Mission Statement
“The Fairbanks Soil & Water Conservation District (FSWCD) is an outreach and technical assistance organization whose mission is to serve its cooperators, private landowners, and all citizens of the district by promoting wise development and conservation of natural resources.”
Our goal is to follow our integrated pest management plan (IPM) for the unique invasive species problems in our district.
This website serves as a platform to educate and inform the public about the status of invasive plant species in the regions that fall within the scope of the FSWCD. For more information on the conservation district please visit our home site:
https://www.fairbankssoilwater.org/
FSWCD is hiring!
Seasonal Invasive Species Technician
(May-September 2026)
Introduction:
The successful applicant for this position will assist the Invasive Species Specialist in a variety of technical tasks associated with invasive plant management in interior Alaska. This position is very active and consists primarily of field work with some days spent working at the office. Potential overnight trips may occur with 1-2 nights spent in the field per trip. This position requires many hours surveying both on foot and on small watercraft. This position may also require the applicant to safely handle herbicide products under the supervision of the Invasive Species Specialist.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist with invasive plant projects, including aquatic and terrestrial plant surveys, herbicide application events, public outreach, creation of educational materials, equipment maintenance, and data management.
Public outreach and education on invasive plant issues.
Other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications:
Background in natural resource fields especially Botany, Ecology, or Fisheries
Degree or course work in Biology or Natural Resources.
Ability to work independently on projects
Comfortable working outdoors for long periods of time, and comfortable in boats and small aircraft
Wages and Benefits:
This position will be 30-40 hours a week from May - September 2026. The rate of pay will be $22
per hour.
This position includes paid holidays.
How to Apply:
Apply by March 8th, 2026, for questions please call (907) 479-1213, extension 4.
Cover letter, resume, and 3 references may be emailed to fairbanksswcd@gmail.com
Current Projects
Resources for weed free materials:
Alaska has a program for weed free forage, straw, and gravel products. This program allows producers to certify their products as weed free through an inspection program. Please visit the Alaska DNR page or refer to the flyers below for more information.
Northern Alaska Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area
Interior Alaska Elodea Project
Learn more about Alaska’s first invasive aquatic plant, its impacts, status, and what FSWCD has been doing to eradicate it.
Prunus
Chokecherry/Bird Cherry has recently been identified as a harmful invasive species to Alaska. We are currently working on assessing the extent of its spread in the Fairbanks area and beyond.
Interior Alaska Invasive Species Page
Learn about some of the current invasive species of concern in Interior Alaska as well as a few potential invaders that we’re on the lookout for.
Get involved: Report invasive species.
Community involvement is one of the best tools we have for detecting and controlling invasive species. .
To report invasive species use the ADF&G statewide reporting resources
or call 1-877-INVASIV (1-877-468-2748).
Help us track and identify invasive species in Alaska! The Alaska Weeds ID app makes it easy.
Contact us.
aditi.shenoy@gmail.com
(907) 479-1213 Ext. 104
590 University Ave.
Fairbanks, Alaska 99709, Suite 2
