BBRSDA is Hiring a Program Coordinator
The Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association (BBRSDA) is seeking a Program Coordinator to help maximize the value of the Bristol Bay salmon fishery for our members by advancing key marketing, sustainability, quality, and outreach initiatives. (For a .pdf of Job Description click HERE.)
Job Summary
The Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association’s (BBRSDA) mission is to maximize the value
of the Bristol Bay salmon fishery for the benefit of its members. The Program Coordinator position supports
BBRSDA program activities with the goal of maximizing their scale and efficiency. This position will be
responsible for executing assigned projects/activities, event planning, and working with both administrative
and outward-facing projects, as needed across BBRSDA’s marketing, quality, sustainability, and
Outreach program areas. This is a full-time, exempt, and salaried position with the expectation of 35–40
hours expended per week, outside of any permitted or requested time off. This is a remote-work position
requiring reliable connectivity and a workspace free of distractions.
Key Responsibilities
• Report to Program Manager and support special projects for Executive Director & Finance Administrator
• Provide administrative support (minutes, process improvements, expense tracking)
• Manage and update organization and consumer-facing websites
• Draft and edit communications, including social media content and advertising
• Serve as liaison for board, members, and public inquiries
• Coordinate trade shows, events, fleet meetings, and contests (e.g., annual photo contest)
• Support data compilation, reporting, and creative campaign development
Core Requirements
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business administration, nonprofit management, or
related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2–4 years of experience in administrative coordination, communications, event planning, or
nonprofit/program support
Administrative & Organizational Skills
• Strong organizational skills to manage schedules, take minutes, coordinate meetings, and streamline
processes
• Experience supporting finance/admin functions (invoicing, tracking expenses, reports, grants support)
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (board minutes, website updates, member
communication)
• Comfortable acting as liaison between staff, board, and members
• Strong customer service mindset for handling calls, inquiries, and member/fleet engagement
Technical Skills
• Website CMS experience (WordPress, Squarespace, or similar)
• Social media management (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X/Twitter), including paid ads
• Basic graphic design (Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Experience compiling data into reports; CRM/database familiarity
Event & Project Support
• Experience planning and executing events (trade shows, fleet meetings, community events)
• Logistics coordination: travel, shipping materials, vendor communication
• Ability to oversee contests and community engagement initiatives
Personal Qualities
• Self-starter who can manage projects independently and work closely with Program Manager
• Adaptable and resourceful; able to shift between administrative and creative/marketing tasks
• Strong attention to detail with big-picture perspective
• Comfortable working with fishermen/industry members and consumer audiences
• Experience and demonstrated success working remotely
Position Details
• Location: Remote (preferably in Alaska or Puget Sound area)
• Compensation: $55,000–$65,000 (salaried, exempt, with potential bonus), plus up to 6% match for
retirement benefits
• Hours: Full-time, year-round
• PTO: 11 paid holidays plus 12 hours of PTO/month
• Other: $100/month phone/internet stipend and up to $500 healthcare stipend
• Start Date: November 2026
Please include in your application
1. Ways you believe BBRSDA’s current activities support the mission of increasing value in the
Bristol Bay fishery. If resources were unlimited, what additional approaches would you
propose?
2. Your experience with Bristol Bay, commercial fishing, and/or seafood marketing.
3. The most compelling reason you want to work with BBRSDA.
Send a cover letter, your responses to the questions above, resume, and three references to
info@bbrsda.com. Past work examples are welcome but not required.
Applications will be reviewed beginning October 13, 2026 and will remain open until filled.
For more information, visit www.bbrsda.com or contact info@bbrsda.com.
