Our Mission
To promote and protect the common interest of Alaska’s commercial fishing industry, as a vital component of Alaska’s social and economic well-being.
OFFICE MANAGER JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
United Fishermen of Alaska (“UFA”) is the statewide commercial fishing trade association, representing 35 Alaska commercial fishing organizations participating in fisheries throughout the state and its offshore federal waters. UFA’s mission is to promote and protect the common interest of Alaska’s commercial fishing industry, as a vital component of Alaska’s social and economic well-being.
Summary of Position: The Office Manager is responsible for general office work including membership correspondence, bookkeeping, filing of paper and electronic records, meeting preparation, and staff support to the Executive Director. The position is based in Juneau, Alaska.
Salary: Part-time (10-15 hours per week). $27-$33 per hour DOE.
For a more detailed job description.
To Apply: Applications including resume and cover letter should be emailed to Tracy Welch, Executive Director, at director@ufa-fish.org (please include Employment Application in the subject line). Open until filled.
*** USDA Notice ***
Several fishermen have recently reported receiving letters and an invoice from the USDA, requesting repayment of the funds that they received as part of the Seafood Trade Relief Program (STRP) back in 2020. UFA and several member groups have reached out to the USDA and have received the response that I have pasted below. If you are one of the reportedly 209 individuals that this impacts, make sure that you follow the directions as outlined in the message and send in your response. If you have further questions, please reach out to the USDA contact listed below. Read More…
Become a Member
UFA Individual and Lifetime Memberships are available to any Alaska commercial fishing permit holder (including federal fisheries), an Alaska licensed commercial crew license holder, or a UFA gear group individual member or employee.