Manager, Arctic Fisheries

Major Function

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Arctic Fisheries Manager. The Arctic Fisheries Manager leads the development and implementation of community-centered salmon conservation initiatives in Bristol Bay and supports WWF’s engagement in Arctic and North Pacific fisheries governance. Working under the direction of the US Arctic Managing Director and aligned with WWF-US Arctic strategy, the position advances conservation approaches that support healthy salmon ecosystems, resilient communities, and sustainable fisheries.

The role works in close collaboration with Indigenous Communities and Organizations, Bristol Bay communities, federal and state agencies, NGOs, researchers, and other partners to develop and implement conservation strategies grounded in partnership and long-term stewardship. The position also represents WWF through engagement with the Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries Agreement (CAOFA) process and broader Arctic fisheries governance discussions.

The Arctic Fisheries Manager is responsible for developing partnerships, managing complex projects, securing and overseeing funding, and communicating program progress and impact to donors, partners, agencies, communities, and the public.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Bristol Bay conservation strategy focused on salmon protection, community prosperity, and long-term sustainability under the direction of the US Arctic Managing Director and in support of the WWF-US Arctic strategy.
• Build, maintain, and strengthen respectful and collaborative relationships with Indigenous Communities and Organizations, Bristol Bay communities, federal and state agencies, NGO partners, and other stakeholders to advance salmon conservation priorities in Alaska.
• Identify, secure, and manage funding for Bristol Bay salmon conservation and Arctic fisheries initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate conservation projects and partnerships related to salmon conservation, Arctic fisheries governance, and precautionary fisheries management approaches.
• Work closely with WWF Global Arctic Programme and WWF national offices to support WWF engagement in the development of Central Arctic Ocean fisheries management structures and governance frameworks.
• Represent WWF as an observer at Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries Agreement meetings and related international forums, both virtually and in person.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with CAOFA party delegates, Arctic Indigenous rightsholders, WWF colleagues, and other observer organizations engaged in Arctic fisheries governance.
• Prepare work plans, reports, briefing materials, grant reports, presentations, and communications materials related to Bristol Bay and CAOFA initiatives.
• Communicate program progress, outcomes, and lessons learned to donors, partners, agencies, communities, and the public.
• Support a collaborative, inclusive, and team-oriented work environment across WWF-US and WWF’s global network.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

• Partnership & Relationship Building: Ability to build respectful, equitable, and inclusive partnerships across diverse communities, cultures, and organizations.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills, particularly in cross-cultural and multi-stakeholder settings.
• Strategic Conservation Leadership: Ability to develop and implement conservation strategies that balance ecological, cultural, economic, and community priorities.
• Planning & Results Delivery: Demonstrated ability to establish goals, manage competing priorities, and deliver results aligned with long-term conservation objectives.
• Judgement & Adaptability: Sound judgment, adaptability, and ability to work effectively both independently and within matrixed teams.