Arctic Salmon Conservation Lead — Bristol Bay & CAOFA

World Wildlife Fund; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) seeks an Arctic Fisheries Manager to lead Bristol Bay salmon conservation strategies and Arctic governance engagement. You will collaborate with Indigenous communities, federal and state agencies, NGOs, researchers, and WWF teams to advance sustainable fisheries and resilient communities.

The role emphasizes partnerships, complex project oversight, funding development, and communicating impact to donors and the public.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in fisheries management, conservation biology, wildlife biology, natural resource management, environmental policy, or a related field.
• Eight years of professional experience in conservation, fisheries management, community-based conservation, natural resource management, or a related field.
• Experience working in Alaska, rural or remote communities, or similar contexts strongly preferred.
• Experience working with Alaska Native Organizations and Communities strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing partnerships across government, Indigenous, nonprofit, academic, and community sectors.
• Demonstrated fundraising and grant management experience.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience engaging in policy, governance, or international conservation processes preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly within Alaska and periodically domestically and internationally. Travel may exceed 40% during some periods.
• Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect across teams and partnerships.
• Identifies and aligns with WWF's core values: COURAGE, INTEGRITY, RESPECT, COLLABORATION.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Bristol Bay conservation strategy focused on salmon protection, community prosperity, and long-term sustainability.
• Build, maintain, and strengthen respectful and collaborative relationships with Indigenous Communities and Organizations, Bristol Bay communities, federal and state agencies, NGO partners, and other stakeholders to advance salmon conservation priorities in Alaska.
• Identify, secure, and manage funding for Bristol Bay salmon conservation and Arctic fisheries initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate conservation projects and partnerships related to salmon conservation, Arctic fisheries governance, and precautionary fisheries management approaches.
• Work closely with WWF Global Arctic Programme and WWF national offices to support WWF engagement in Central Arctic Ocean governance structures.
• Represent WWF as an observer at CAOFA meetings and related international forums, both virtually and in person.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with CAOFA delegates and observer organizations engaged in Arctic governance.
• Prepare work plans, reports, briefing materials, grant reports, presentations, and communications materials related to Bristol Bay and CAOFA initiatives.
• Communicate program progress, outcomes, and lessons learned to donors, partners, agencies, communities, and the public.
• Support a collaborative, inclusive, and team-oriented work environment across WWF-US and WWF's global network.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Alaska experience

Alaska Native organizations

Fundraising & grants

Project management

Organizational skills

Policy & governance

Travel willingness

Diversity & inclusion

Values alignment

Education

Master's degree in fisheries management, conservation biology, wildlife biology, natural resource management, environmental policy, or related field

Eight years of professional conservation/fisheries experience

Job description

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) seeks an Arctic Fisheries Manager to lead Bristol Bay salmon conservation strategies and Arctic governance engagement. You will collaborate with Indigenous communities, federal and state agencies, NGOs, researchers, and WWF teams to advance sustainable fisheries and resilient communities.

The role emphasizes partnerships, complex project oversight, funding development, and communicating impact to donors and the public.