Director, Arctic Fisheries & Indigenous Partnerships (Hybrid)

Ocean Conservancy; Bellingham (WA); Hybrid; USD 150.000 - 165.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ocean Conservancy is seeking a Director for Arctic & Northern Waters (Fisheries) to design, lead and manage a portfolio spanning Alaska and the broader Arctic. You will work closely with Tribes, Indigenous organizations and coalition partners to advance biodiversity-centered fisheries conservation through science-based strategies and Indigenous knowledge integration.

The role requires building high-impact campaigns, coordinating across teams, and guiding policy and fundraising efforts.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of professional experience in fisheries science, law, or related field; Alaska/Arctic experience required.
• Experience building and leading high-impact campaigns and coalitions.
• Strong track record integrating Indigenous knowledge with western science.
• Knowledge of regulatory processes affecting fisheries management.
• Excellent written, verbal, and public-facing communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Designs and leads a comprehensive plan for sustainable and equitable fisheries management in the North Pacific and U.S. Arctic oceans.
• Leads Arctic fisheries portfolio, with Indigenous knowledge and science-based initiatives.
• Develops and coordinates messaging with communications team for policy and public engagement.
• Supports fundraising, grant reporting, and program budgeting in collaboration with Development.
• Manages a small team and coordinates with partners and Alaska Native communities.

Kenntnisse

Fisheries science

Policy & advocacy

Indigenous knowledge integration

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Travel willingness

Grant writing

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in fisheries science or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Ocean Conservancy is seeking a Director for Arctic & Northern Waters (Fisheries) to design, lead and manage a portfolio spanning Alaska and the broader Arctic. You will work closely with Tribes, Indigenous organizations and coalition partners to advance biodiversity-centered fisheries conservation through science-based strategies and Indigenous knowledge integration.

The role requires building high-impact campaigns, coordinating across teams, and guiding policy and fundraising efforts.