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.

See the complete job description here: BBRSDA Program Coordinator

BBRSDA is now accepting project proposals for consideration in next year’s budget — and the priority deadline is October 1.

Each year, BBRSDA funds projects that advance the value of the Bristol Bay fishery, using revenue from the fleet-approved 1% assessment on salmon driftnet landings. We welcome proposals from permit holders, municipalities, nonprofits, private companies, research and academic institutions, and state or local agencies who are positioned to carry out the work they’re proposing.

To be eligible, a project should fall under one of the following purposes:

• Promoting Bristol Bay sockeye salmon  and sockeye byproducts
• Improving the commercial fishing industry and infrastructure in the region
• Research that advances understanding of the Bristol Bay fishery, from stock assessment and habitat science to quality, market, or product research that helps the fleet make better-informed decisions. (Note: Research proposals should include a clear research question, methodology, and a plan for how results will be shared with and useful to BBRSDA members.)
• Supporting education, research, or sales promotion programs for Bristol Bay sockeye salmon
• Preparing market research or product development plans
• Partnering with the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute or similar organizations
• Collaborating with fishermen, processors, and agencies on new product forms, standards, and markets

Strong proposals tend to share a few things in common: clear writing, a verifiable budget, defined benefits reaching a broad number of BBRSDA members, cost-sharing or matching funds, and a solid plan for measuring results. Single-year projects are preferred over multi-year commitments, and BBRSDA generally reimburses costs against milestones or invoices rather than funding 100% up front.

Ready to apply? Download the Project Proposal Template and submit your proposal before October 1 for priority consideration in next year’s budget. Proposals submitted after that date will still be reviewed — just reach out to BBRSDA staff directly if you’re planning to submit later.

Questions about the process? Contact our staff — we’re happy to help.

This brief report from UW FRI provides a preliminary forecast for Bristol Bay sockeye salmon abundance for 2027, based upon data available at the time of the last Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) daily inseason release (August 2026).

Read the June 22, 2026 update from Tim Sands, Bristol Bay Westside Area Management Biologist