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Position Description - Executive Director

NORTH PACIFIC FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL

NORTH PACIFIC FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL

Posted on Oct 18, 2025
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The North Pacific Fishery Management Council is one of eight regional councils established by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act in 1976 to manage fisheries in the 200-mile Exclusive Economic Zone.

SPOTLIGHTS

October 2025 Meeting

The North Pacific Council met for a Virtual WEBCONFERENCE September 29-October 8, 2025. The Newsletter, eAgenda, and Schedule are available. Recordings of the meeting are available on YouTube.

2026 MREP Workshop Accepting Applications

The next North Pacific Marine Resources Education Program (MREP) Fisheries Science and Management Workshop is scheduled for February 23-27, 2026, in Juneau Alaska. The Steering Committee is currently accepting applications, and preference… Learn More →

Jennifer Mondragon Receives Bob Mace Award

Bob Mace was known for his integrity, dedication, professionalism, and conservation ethic while serving as a council member for 23 years and representing the State of Oregon. In Bob’s honor, the Council… Learn More →

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council is seeking motivated candidates to serve as Executive Director. Interested individuals must apply by COB October 31, 2025. The Council seeks a strong leader for its… Learn More →

Chum Salmon Bycatch Draft EIS Available, NMFS Comment Period Open

The Council is considering additional management measures to minimize chum salmon bycatch (also referred to as “prohibited species catch” or “PSC”) in the Bering Sea pollock fishery, particularly the bycatch of chum… Learn More →

Director Witherell Announces Retirement

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council announces that Executive Director David Witherell, the longest-serving NPFMC staff to date (33 years), has decided to retire at the end of October. He joined the… Learn More →

CALENDAR
  • Council Meeting
    Dec 1, 2025, 12:00 am — Dec 9, 2025, 11:59 pm
    Anchorage, AK, USA or Virtual (TBD)

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