Policy Specialist
At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.
Summary:
As the Policy Specialist for our Alaska Operation, you are responsible for tracking sustainability certifications, monitoring and influencing fisheries management decisions, and representing the company within key trade organizations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, knowledgeable about fisheries policy and regulatory frameworks, and skilled in industry engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Attend and represent Pacific Seafood at government and industry meetings as assigned, most notably the Pacific Fisheries Management Council (PFMC)
- Represent Pacific Seafood’s legislative and policy agendas to local, state, and federal officials and staff
- Research, analyze, and monitor issues, developments, and situations within and/or related to assigned area(s) of responsibility
- Draft and/or coordinate development of documents, papers, reports, presentations, etc. within assigned area(s) of responsibility and/or related areas of interest
- Prepare issue summaries, analyses, and other written information as requested or assigned, or as necessary to adequately inform Pacific Seafood’s strategic posture and objectives
- Work collaboratively with other companies, interest groups, organizations, offices, agencies, and individuals to build coalitions that advance Pacific Seafood’s policy initiatives, strategic objectives, and access to resource
- Build and maintain relationships with government officials, industry participants, non-profit representations, and other relevant stakeholder groups.
- Work closely with company lawyers, economists, policy advisors, and operational personnel to develop information, obtain clarification of divergent viewpoints, build consensus, and advise supervisors as to appropriate strategy within assigned area(s) of responsibility
- Ensure effective communication of policy objectives, strategies, and developments to internal and external stakeholders
- Promote accurate and positive communications about Pacific Seafood and its policy objectives
- Raise awareness and support for Pacific Seafood across all levels of industry, government, non-profits, and other relevant stakeholders
- Offer insight into other, related policy areas as assigned or requested
- Participate in meetings and other public speaking events
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
What you Bring to Pacific Seafood:
Required:
- Minimum 2 years’ professional experience in state and/or federal fisheries policy
- Minimum 2 years’ experience attending and participating in PFMC and/or other federal fisheries councils
- Understanding of Alaska policies for fisheries.
Preferred:
- Experience preventing and/or passing regulations at PFMC or other federal fisheries councils
- Lobbying experience at local, state, and/or federal level
- Experience managing projects involving diverse interest groups to achieve measurable goals and objectives
- Experience giving public testimony and other advocacy presentations
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience
Salary Range: $96,500 - $112,500 annually
Total Compensation:
At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:
- Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disability.
- Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match.
- Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include paid sick, vacation, holiday, and personal time.
- Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members
- Product purchase program.
Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.