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The American Sportfishing Association is looking for a Pacific Fisheries Policy Director. The full announcement appears below. The contact information for questions appears at the end of the announcement. If you want to be paid to advocate for recreational fisheries in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska, Hawaii and you have meet the qualifications, please consider applying. If you know of someone else that might fit the bill, please forward to them.

About the job​

The American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the trade association for the sportfishing industry, seeks applicants to lead fisheries-related government affairs activities in the Pacific (California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska, Hawaii) region. The Pacific Fisheries Policy Director will work integrally with ASA government affairs staff, federal and state legislative personnel, resource management agencies, fisheries conservation organizations, businesses and other stakeholders to further ASA goals and objectives. This is a remote position, based in a state within the Pacific region.

Duties:
· Work with ASA’s government affairs team and various organizations to identify and prioritize local, state and regional legislative and policy issues in the Pacific region affecting fisheries conservation and access, and fishing participation.
· Monitor, provide analysis of, and engage in relevant federal and state legislation and regulatory issues affecting Pacific fisheries.
· Represent the recreational fishing industry in meetings with resource management agencies (including the Pacific Fishery Management Council and individual state commissions/agencies), federal and state legislative personnel and conservation partners.
· Engage ASA members and grassroots in fisheries advocacy efforts.
· Work collaboratively with ASA’s marketing and communications team to develop effective messaging and identify appropriate channels to raise awareness of ASA’s Pacific fisheries policy positions, including through e- newsletters, news releases, website content, social media, video and print production, and marketing initiatives.
Requirements: Candidates must be self-starters with the ability to work independently on multiple tasks and be proficient with computers. Strong written and oral communication skills are required. Minimum of five years of experience in fisheries management and/or public policy required. Experience working on federal western water policy preferred. Must have a Bachelor's degree, preferably in the fields of environmental policy or fisheries science.
About ASA: ASA is the sportfishing industry's trade association, committed to representing the interests of the entire sportfishing community. ASA gives the industry a unified voice speaking out when emerging laws and policies could significantly affect sportfishing business or sportfishing itself.

This position reports to the Vice President of Government Affairs. ASA offers a full benefits package including 401(k), vacation, and comprehensive medical/dental insurance. Salary is commensurate with experience and skills. The position is remote, and will be based in the Pacific region. Some travel is required. To apply, please combine into a single document your: cover letter, resume and salary requirements via email to Mike Leonard at mleonard@asafishing.org.
 
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