Strategic Lead, Bristol Bay Sustainable Fisheries

USA The Nature Conservancy; Alaska; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) with 8% match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Bristol Bay Sustainable Fisheries Lead at The Nature Conservancy in Alaska provides strategic leadership for building sustainable fisheries in the Bristol Bay region. You will coordinate with the Bristol Bay Program Director, staff, partners, and advisors to align habitat protection, Indigenous stewardship, and community well‑being with fisheries objectives.

You will cultivate partnerships with Tribal governments, Alaska Native organizations, agencies, scientists, and funders; lead complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus at least five years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Experience in fisheries, conservation, natural-resource management, Tribal relations, public policy, community development, rural economic development, collaborative leadership, stewardship, or applied research.
• Experience leading or coordinating complex projects involving multiple organizations, disciplines, communities, or sources of authority.
• Experience building and maintaining partnerships with Tribal governments, Indigenous organizations, community organizations, government agencies, fishing interests, conservation organizations, or other relevant partners.
• Experience facilitating collaborative planning, resolving complex issues, or developing shared strategies among partners with differing perspectives and priorities.
• Experience managing project plans, budgets, grants, contracts, consultants, finances, or partner deliverables.
• Experience communicating complex information through written materials, presentations, meetings, or public engagement.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly within Alaska, including remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Bristol Bay Program’s Sustainable Fisheries Core Team and establish long‑term strategies, priorities, measurable objectives, and progress indicators.
• Develop and implement an integrated portfolio linking sustainable fisheries with habitat protection, Indigenous stewardship, community well‑being, and economic opportunity.
• Build and sustain relationships with Tribal governments, Alaska Native organizations, Indigenous leaders, fishing groups, agencies, scientists, and funders.
• Advance protection of salmon-producing lands and waters in partnership with Tribal entities and landowners while respecting ownership and culture.
• Coordinate research, monitoring, and knowledge-sharing; translate findings into conservation and policy actions.
• Support fundraising, donor engagement, and communications to secure resources for long‑term initiatives.
• Represent TNC in meetings, forums, and public events; communicate complex issues clearly to diverse audiences.
• Travel within Alaska as needed to support program activities and collaborations.

Skills

Partnership building

Strategic leadership

Policy communication

Stakeholder engagement

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years experience

Job description

The Bristol Bay Sustainable Fisheries Lead at The Nature Conservancy in Alaska provides strategic leadership for building sustainable fisheries in the Bristol Bay region. You will coordinate with the Bristol Bay Program Director, staff, partners, and advisors to align habitat protection, Indigenous stewardship, and community well‑being with fisheries objectives.

You will cultivate partnerships with Tribal governments, Alaska Native organizations, agencies, scientists, and funders; lead complex