[Hiring] Southeast Alaska Community Engagement Coordinator @Trout Unlimited

Role Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a dynamic team to help conserve and restore Southeast Alaska’s salmon and steelhead rivers. The Southeast Alaska Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for engaging the public in conservation and restoration opportunities.

• Represent TU throughout the region.
• Plan, attend, and host events and activities that build community connections.
• Share information and stories supporting habitat conservation and restoration.
• Develop sustaining community partnerships.
• Connect with Southeast Alaska community leaders, business owners, anglers, hunters, partners, and visitors.
• Convey the importance of restoring and conserving fish habitat to Southeast Alaska’s economy, communities, and fishing opportunities.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and a reliable self-starter who enjoys interacting with a wide variety of people. They have experience and skills in a range of public outreach tactics, exceptional communication and “people” skills, strong writing skills, and have a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision. They have a good sense of humor, knowledge of and passion for salmon and trout in Southeast Alaska, and are excited to contribute to a fish-filled future for Alaska.

This is a part-time (less than 30 hrs/week), remote position, and candidates must be based in Southeast Alaska. Seasonal flexibility considered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Creative vision and enthusiasm for growing a community engagement program in Southeast Alaska.
• Experience planning and implementing events, coordinating meetings, and conducting public outreach activities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity and experience using public communications platforms to engage people (e.g., social media and email platforms; podcasts; video).
• Highly motivated and self-directed, with strong time-management skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience working with diverse communities in a collaborative and inclusive manner.
• Passion for Southeast Alaska’s lands, waters, and salmon.
• Knowledge of salmon and trout habitat needs and how to engage people in natural resource issues.
• Commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Must be based in Southeast Alaska.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Southeast Alaska and to work weekend and evening hours when necessary.
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle required.
• Physical ability to stand for several hours at a time and carry and set up equipment for community events.

Requirements

• Please send resume, cover letter, and a writing sample that represents your professional skills to Trout Unlimited via our online job application system.
• Deadline to apply is November 9, 2026.
• The position is open until filled.
• Salary range (dependent on experience and location): $23-35/hr.