Executive Director

Cordova District Fishermen United (CDFU) is a 501(c)5 nonprofit corporation with a mission to strengthen the commercial fishing industry in the Prince William Sound region. Since 1935, we have represented fishermen and their families for thriving fisheries - fisheries that sustain regional ecosystems, communities, and ways of life. CDFU ensures all harvesters in the region are well-informed, resourced, and mobilized to affect positive change.

Position : Executive Director

Status : Full-time, exempt

Hours : 20-35 hours / week. This position works regular business hours but must be available some evenings or weekends to represent CDFU when circumstances arise.

Benefits : Monthly healthcare stipend, paid holidays, paid leave, professional development, flexible scheduling

Location : Must be an Alaska resident. Qualified candidates based outside of Cordova will be considered. Remote work possibilities and some travel required.

Reports to : The Executive Director reports to the full Board of Directors, but is singularly managed by the Board President.

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Job Summary

The CDFU Executive Director is a full-time, exempt position responsible for the leadership and management for the organization. This position guides CDFU operations and support of fishermen members and the Area E fleet at large through political advocacy, organizing fishermen, education, and connection to resources.

The Executive Director will build upon a strong foundation to bring CDFU to its next level of impact. In addition to managing daily operations of the organization, this position requires excellent interpersonal skills, effective relationships with partners, and will work to enhance both the organization’s financial stability and the outlook for regional fisheries.

Leadership Management

• Daily oversight of operations, finance, and programming in accordance with organizational bylaws, policies and state and federal law.
• In collaboration with the Board of Directors and their strategic plan, identify annual goals for programming, fundraising, and outreach, and ensure those goals are met or exceeded.
• Support and attend monthly Board of Directors meetings and board committee meetings.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships and cooperative partnerships to strategically enhance CDFU’s mission.
• Hire, manage, and develop staff.
• Manage contractors and consultants (including bookkeeper, accountant, lobbyist).
• Manage internal and external organizational contracts.

Financial Management

Maintain state and federal compliance.

Advocacy Communications

Monitor and represent CDFU in regulatory industry forums like Board of Fisheries, North Pacific Fisheries Management Council, International Pacific Halibut Commission, etc.

Provide organizational support to gear-group advisory committees.

Maintain an informed and engaged membership body and fleet by drafting and disseminating relevant content.

Act as primary spokesperson to constituents, media and general public.

Create and implement annual communications plan.

Represent CDFU to stakeholders in professional meetings, presentations, events, and functions.

Persuasive and clear communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.

Literacy in Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, Mailchimp, Canva, Quickbooks Online, and social media.

Competent technology skills to manage videoconferences.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Compensation

This position is : salaried, varies DOE, $40,000.00 - $70,000.00

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Salary : $40,000 - $70,000