A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is a diversified, national provider of marine science services. We support maritime activities along the US coastline that require certification of compliance with environmental regulations, and collect biological data for use by Federal, State, Municipal, and other government agencies. AIS is recruiting for a Seasonal Field Coordinator in our Alaska Office in Anchorage. The FC will provide direct support to observers who collect data for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC), Fisheries Monitoring and Analysis Division (FMA). When they are not coordinating, they will deploy on trips as an observer. Primary Function: The FC will be the primary source of direction and logistics support for the fisheries observers working for AIS in support of NMFS. Throughout the year the number of observers deployed to Alaska ranges from fewer than 5 in November and December to over 40 during peak seasons January to May and August to October. The FC will be or become an expert in the groundfish fisheries prosecuted throughout Alaska. The position will be responsible for understanding current fishing activity and projecting future fishing effort based on communication with the fishing industry, government regulators, and other key stakeholders. The position will supervise observers throughout the geographic area where AIS observers are deployed. Travel to ports throughout Alaska may be required. Due to the seasonal fluctuation in fishing effort, the field coordinator may complete sea days throughout the year. The FC's schedule will be full-time Monday through Friday for the months of March-May and August-October. This staff member will deploy on trips as an observer the other months of the year. Duties/Responsibilities Include: Maintain current North Pacific Observer certification and deploy on trips roughly half the year. Provide support and mentorship to deployed observers through frequent and effective communication. Use good judgement to assign observers to trips in an unbiased and cost-effective manner. Assign observers to trips in ODDS. Update ODDS and observer tracking sheet accurately and in a timely manner. Contacting vessel representatives to schedule deployments. Visiting docks and fish houses and telephoning vessel representatives to complete captain interviews as part of the quality control plan. Make observer travel and lodging arrangements. Update all tracking sheets and save receipts in a timely manner. Compose detailed travel emails and communicate travel plans with observers. Providing port orientations to new Observers or those who are unfamiliar with a particular fishery or port. Updating port information sheets containing important local information. Interacting daily with industry, including, but not limited to vessel owners, processing plant managers as well as ancillary businesses within their region such as hotel managers and taxi companies. Maintain inventory of AIS and NMFS gear at the Anchorage office. Facilitate the shipment of replacement gear and personal items that might be lost or damaged during a deployment to observers in the field. Scheduling and keeping track of mid-cruise appointments for Observers. Assist with recruitment effort. Review candidates and conduct interviews. Develop and update training materials and participate in trainee onboarding. Provide observers with detailed and accurate vessel/trip information. Follow up with observers after trips for updates, to provide guidance, and ensure all data transmission deadlines are being met. Meet with observers in person, when possible, to build rapport. Immediately communicate all industry complaints, incidents involving assault, harassment, discrimination, safety concerns, or injury to upper management. Direct observer to submit all appropriate paperwork. Reporting safety deficien