Community Engagement Coordinator in Anchorage, Alaska at Saltwater Inc

At Saltwater Inc. we believe that high-quality data is vital to the health of our fisheries and oceans: our mission is to provide that data. We are a Women-Owned Small Business and are seeking new team members who share our passion for innovation and environmental wellness. We are currently recruiting for a Community Engagement Coordinator. This individual will oversee efforts to engage Pacific Island communities to identify emerging impacts of climate change on fishing and underserved communities and to oversee capacity-building efforts as supported through the Climate Change and Communities Program (CCCP).

The CCCP is a program under NOAA’s Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council and is funded through the Inflation Reduction Act. This work can be conducted remotely and is anticipated to begin in January 2025 and end in December 2026. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and who has 5+ years’ community engagement experience in fisheries.

Tasks:

• Coordinate and convene two rounds of public meetings per year throughout the Council's jurisdiction to understand impacts and issues communities face resulting from changing climates.
• Develop, coordinate and host pilot training/vocational program for Pacific Island underserved fishing communities to provide for new opportunities and build capacity in U.S. Pacific Island fisheries.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of five years’ experience with community outreach in the US Pacific Island fisheries.

Additional preferred qualifications shall include:

• Experience engaging stakeholders in the U.S. Pacific Island fisheries – American Samoa Archipelago; Mariana Archipelago; Hawaii Archipelago; Pelagic and Pacific Pelagic Remote Island Areas .

Salary range is $25 - $30/ hour based on experience.

Saltwater Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or disability status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace culture to attract the best talent and allow each member of our team to achieve their full potential and maximum productivity. Furthermore, Saltwater Inc. highly encourages qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply for positions for which they are qualified and to notify us if there are any needs for accommodation throughout the application process and/or upon hire.

We will honor all requests for application confidentiality.