Opportunities
Our mission is to unite highly trained conservation detection dog teams with researchers to collect scientific data. We aim to provide mentorship, education, and foster collaboration among scientists, novice handlers, and local communities.
We know how hard it is to get into this field — as part of our mission, we are passionate about opening doors to help more teams join the conservation fight.
Join the K9 Conservationists Team
K9 Conservationists is looking for dedicated, skilled individuals to join our team!
Why Work With Us?
Field Innovation
Applying evidence-based, humane-hierarchy based training methods to help our detection dogs thrive.
Professional Development
Supporting team members with training, mentorship, and learning opportunities.
Make a Difference
Each project, from training session to field surveys, directly contributes to wildlife conservation and research.
Current Openings
We're looking for interested individuals and dog-teams for the following positions:
Field Specialist
We are seeking a temporary full-time Field Technician to assist a conservation dog team in surveying for wolf scat on remote Alaskan islands.
Location: Alaska, USA
Start Date: April 2025
Looking for an opportunity to shadow a wolf detection team in action? Kayla will to host you as a volunteer/shadower during this summer fieldwork.
Location: Alaska, USA
Start Date: April-July 2025
K9 Conservation Specialist
We are seeking temporary full-time K9 Handlers to train and work with their own dogs, helping monitor the impact of wind turbines on wildlife.
Location: Wyoming, USA
Start Date: June 2025