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The Indigenous Policy Director is a senior leadership role responsible for advancing Tribal sovereignty, integrating Indigenous Knowledge into fisheries governance, and embedding YRITFC priorities into state and federal management systems. This position directs YRITFC’s policy work across complex regulatory processes—including the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC), Federal Subsistence Board (FSB), Yukon River Panel (YRP), the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), and the Alaska Board of Fisheries (BOF)—and ensures that Indigenous stewardship informs decisions affecting salmon, ecosystems, and subsistence ways of life.

The Policy Director operates with a high degree of independence and professional autonomy, managing their own workflow, policy strategy, staff team, and multiple long-term projects. This role reports directly to the Executive Director, receiving strategic guidance while leading the day‑to‑day operations of YRITFC’s policy program.

How to Apply

Submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to:

Craig Chythlook, Executive Director
Yukon River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission
craigchythlook@yritfc.org