For over 80 years Pacific Seafood has provided the finest seafood to consumers, restaurants and retailers. We believe in the philosophy “On Board Doing Good Together” and recognize that the success of our company is directly tied to the many talented and dedicated team members we consider part of our Pacific Seafood family.

It’s through the skills of our team members and Pacific Seafood’s commitment to both sustainability and traceability that we lead the industry in socially responsible best practices for wild harvest and aquaculture, while working to minimize environmental impact. Being a vertically integrated company, we track our products at each stage from “dock to plate”. This ensures we can be confident and proud of our mission to provide the safest, freshest, and healthiest protein on the planet.

At Pacific Seafood, we believe people make great companies. We emphasize that people who are committed to excellence are the key to our success. Pacific Seafood’s culture is based on the four components of our Diamond Philosophy: teamwork, productivity, quality, and excellence. We define teamwork as a group of people charged with creating solutions and implementing results. Quality is reflected in dedication to each other, our products, our attitudes, and respect for the environment. Productivity is maximizing efficiency of an effortless flow of product to our customers. We live the Diamond Philosophy daily and that’s reflected as we achieve operational excellence. As a leader in the seafood industry, our expectation of ourselves is to practice our business fairly and ethically, to lead by example.

As we continue to grow our business, we hope to inspire the best and brightest talent to join our team and become part of our continued success, as together we conniue to accomplish our mission of Feeding The World The Healthiest Protein On The Planet!

We appreciate your interest in Pacific Seafood Group and invite you to check out our current job openings by clicking on the job posting links on the left.

Policy Specialist

varied, AK

Full Time

Processing

Experienced

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:

The Fisheries Policy Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring Pacific Seafood remains at the forefront of sustainable fisheries management, sustainability certification compliance, and industry advocacy. This position is responsible for tracking sustainability certifications, monitoring and influencing fisheries management decisions, and representing the company within key trade organizations. The position reports to the Vice President of Processing but will also work closely with the Public Affairs team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, knowledgeable about fisheries policy and regulatory frameworks, and skilled in industry engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Fisheries Policy & Management Council Engagement:

Monitor and analyze the activities of the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council (NPFMC) and the Pacific Fisheries Management Council (PFMC), tracking regulatory changes and identifying potential impacts on Pacific Seafood’s operations.
Attend council meetings, advisory panels, and subcommittee discussions to build relationships with policymakers and advocate for policies that support sustainable fisheries and industry stability.
Prepare internal reports and policy briefings, summarizing council discussions and regulatory developments to inform company leadership and cross-functional teams.
Engage with government agencies, scientific bodies, and industry partners to advocate for science-based fisheries management policies that align with Pacific Seafood’s business objectives.

2. Sustainability Certification Tracking & Engagement:

Manage and track Pacific Seafood’s sustainability certifications, including MSC (Marine Stewardship Council), RFM (Responsible Fisheries Management), and other third-party sustainability certifications relevant to our fisheries.
Work with internal teams to gather necessary data, complete audits, and maintain proper documentation.
Support new fishery certifications or client group participation, assisting in the evaluation and onboarding of additional sustainability programs as directed by the Distribution or Processing division heads.

3. Industry & Trade Organization Representation:

Represent Pacific Seafood in fisheries-related trade organizations, including industry working groups, sustainability coalitions, and advisory boards.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including the Public Affairs Team to ensure alignment on fisheries policies and government relations initiatives.
Monitor and engage with emerging industry initiatives related to fisheries management, climate impact, and sustainability best practices, advising leadership on key trends and opportunities.
Ensuring Pacific Seafood is well-represented in key forums and discussions related to fisheries policies that impact our business.

4. Research & Policy Development:

Conduct research and analysis on fisheries policy, regulatory changes, and sustainability trends to inform Pacific Seafood’s strategic approach to fisheries management.
Develop position statements, white papers, and advocacy materials to support the company’s engagement with policymakers and industry stakeholders.
Collaborate with external consultants, trade groups, and scientific advisors to stay ahead of regulatory shifts and ensure Pacific Seafood remains proactive in fisheries policy discussions.

What you Bring to Pacific Seafood:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in fisheries science, environmental policy, natural resource management, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
2-5 years of experience in fisheries management, regulatory affairs, sustainability certifications, or industry advocacy.
Strong knowledge of U.S. fisheries management structures, including the Magnuson-Stevens Act and fisheries council processes.
Experience with sustainability certifications (MSC, RFM, etc.), including reporting requirements.
Excellent research, writing, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex policy issues into clear, actionable insights.
Ability to travel for council meetings, industry conferences, and trade organization events as needed.

Preferred:

Existing relationships with members of the NPFMC or PFMC
Experience working for a seafood company.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member:

Sedentary work, walking and standing are required only occasionally.
Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

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.

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