PUBLIC AFFAIRS INTERN

Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with primary seafood processing operations and fleet support in twelve Alaska communities. Trident's global operations produce finished wild Alaska seafood products in 6 countries and its sales teams serve customers in over 50 countries. Trident employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide each year and partners with over 5,400 independent fishermen and crewmembers. Species harvested and processed by Trident include virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also includes cultured and wild species from a network of trusted sources worldwide.

Summary:Trident is pleased to offer an opportunity for students pursuing their education in a career in Public Affairs to build real world professional experience. This winter internship in 2026 is expected to last between 3 to 6 months (i.e., 12 to 26 weeks) and will support an exciting opportunity in the Alaska Public Affairs and Fisheries Development space while gaining essential career skills and experiences. Working hours per week for this opportunity are anticipated to be between 15 to 20 hours.

Essential functions (responsibilities, tasks, supervisory needs)

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Review historic North Pacific Fishery Management Council audio recordings to collect data on voting patterns.
• Conduct research, data tabulation, and summaries of agency and academic publications that are pertinent to Alaska fisheries policy.
• Learn about Trident's public affairs and sustainability practices, including community engagement, company advocacy, and corporate social responsibility within the fishing industry.
• Partner with Trident's Public Affairs team reporting to the Director of Alaska Public Affairs and Fisheries Development who serve as your mentor and learning

This is a temporary, non-exempt position with an hourly pay rate range of $21 to $25 per hour.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial paid time off benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience. Commuter and transit programs are also available.

Required Qualifications (education, years of experience, KSAs)

• Bachelor's degree in economics or related field at an accredited four-year educational institution.
• Completed relevant coursework in the areas of economics or a related field.
• 6+ months analyzing data, conducting research, and drafting written reports.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office platforms and Adobe.
• Experienced with data entry and manipulation.

Preferred education and experience

• Share our values of caring for others, doing the right thing, and pursuing excellence.
• Demonstrates high levels of curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with others and reinforce a positive working environment.
• Take the initiative and have the courage to try new experiences.
• Skilled when navigating IMPLAN Economic Impact Modeling, Adobe, Microsoft Office, and data entry and manipulation.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote role supporting the Public Affairs team.

Physical/Mental demands:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time at a desk. Frequently required to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee will occasionally stand, walk, and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near vision for frequent use of a computer.

Work Authorization

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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