BBRSDA is hiring: Program Coordinator

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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 clink HERE.)

Location & Compensation

  • Remote (work-from-home), preferably in Alaska or the Puget Sound area

  • Salary: $55,000–$65,000 (exempt, salaried with potential bonus) + up to 6% retirement match

  • Full-time, year-round

  • PTO: 10 paid holidays + 12 hours/month

  • Other benefits: $100/month phone/internet stipend; up to $500 healthcare stipend

  • Start date: November 2025

Role Overview

The Program Coordinator reports to the Program Manager and will work across BBRSDA’s program areas — marketing, quality, sustainability, outreach — supporting both administrative and outward-facing responsibilities. Duties include:

  • Project coordination & administrative support (minutes, process improvements, finance/admin tasks)

  • Managing and updating websites and managing content

  • Creating and editing communications, social media, and creative campaign assets

  • Member, board, and public liaison duties

  • Planning & executing events, tradeshows, fleet meetings, photo contest

  • Supporting performance measurement & reporting

What We’re Looking For

Experience & skills include:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in communications, marketing, business administration, nonprofit management, or related field

  • 2–4 years in program support, event planning, admin/coordination, or communications

  • Strong organizational, writing/editing, and interpersonal skills

  • Experience with website CMS, social media (paid ads as well), graphic/creative tools (e.g. Canva or Adobe)

  • Experience working remotely, comfort working with both industry/fisher members and consumer-facing work

About BBRSDA & Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon

BBRSDA is dedicated to maximizing the value of Bristol Bay’s commercial salmon fishery for our members (S03T permit holders) through strategic marketing of Bristol Bay sockeye salmon, quality improvement, sustainability, and partnering with industry & outreach. We are the sole fisherman-directed organization devoted exclusively to promoting Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon from harvest to consumption in domestic and global markets.

Applicant Questions

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.

How to Apply

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, 2025 and will remain open until filled.

For more information, visit www.bbrsda.com or contact info@bbrsda.com.

Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association | (907) 677-2371