Location: Alaska-based; remote office

Salary: $72,000+ DOE, plus benefits

Position Type: Full-time

Application Deadline: Open until filled; applications reviewed on a rolling basis

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Position Overview

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AMCC is seeking a full-time Fisheries Program Manager to help lead the strategic development and execution of our fisheries conservation work at the regional, statewide, and national levels. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role helps set program direction, while working closely with AMCC staff and allied organizations.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Lead AMCC’s fisheries policy priorities and initiatives, helping develop and implement campaign, administrative, and legal strategies

• Advance AMCC’s effectiveness and progress on priority issues at the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC)

• Analyze NPFMC and agency documents, proposed rules, and regulatory actions; assess policy implications and provide strategic recommendations

• Draft policy memoranda, position statements, and formal comment letters

• Represent AMCC at NPFMC meetings by providing oral testimony and coordinating testimony and engagement for others

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with NPFMC members, staff, Advisory Panel members, and other key participants

• Advance AMCC’s national policy priorities, including reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Act

• Support the development of legislative and policy language to advance AMCC’s and partners’ objectives

• Track and advocate on national policy issues, as needed

• Pursue strategic opportunities to achieve fisheries policy goals at the Board of Fisheries and through other methods

• Develop and execute strategies to engage partners, Alaska Native organizations, coastal residents, and fishermen, including outreach, coordination, and mobilizing public comment and testimony

• Assist Executive Director with fundraising efforts related to programmatic work, including grant development, reporting, and funder engagement

• Support board engagement on programmatic issues by preparing materials, updates, and participating in meetings

 

Qualifications and Requirements

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• 3+ years of experience in marine, fisheries, environmental policy, or related fields

• Experience advocating before the North Pacific Fishery Management Council preferred

• Experience advocating in Washington, DC, including working with Alaska’s Congressional delegation and staff on legislative and regulatory issues preferred

• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex fishery management policies and regulations at the state, federal, and international levels

• Knowledge of Alaska fisheries issues, Alaska’s political landscape, and national fisheries politics

• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain partnerships with diverse groups and constituencies in Alaska and nationally

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently within Alaska and nationally

• Commitment to contributing to a respectful, collaborative work environment and representing AMCC with professionalism, integrity, and a strong work ethic

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience

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To apply, please submit the following materials to fish@akmarine.org:

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• Resume or CV outlining relevant experience and qualifications

• Cover letter (1-2 pages) describing your interest in the position and how your experience aligns with AMCC’s fisheries policy work

• Writing sample (1-2 pieces), such as a policy memo, comment letter, report excerpt, or similar work demonstrating policy analysis and writing skills