Overview
Sustainable Southeast Partnership Food Systems Catalyst Jobs in Wasilla, USA at Ecotrust
Who we are
Ecotrust creates and accelerates triple‑bottom‑line innovations to benefit our region and inspire the world. On the farm, at the coast, in the forest, and across our cities we work in partnership towards an equitable, prosperous, climate‑smart future. Since 1991 we have created durable change and sparked ideas across the globe. Ecotrust holds a deep commitment to equity and diversity as core principles integral to the work we do.
Position Title:
Sustainable Southeast Partnership Food Systems Catalyst
Reports to: Southeast Alaska Food Systems Manager
Location: This position may be fully remote, but employee must be based in Southeast Alaska.
Starting Salary: $70,000 to $78,500 (based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity; will not exceed this posted range)
Full Annual Salary Range for Level: $70,000 to $104,000
Posting Date: April 20, 2026
Final date to receive applications: Monday, May 11, 2026, 5pm (AKDT)
Anticipated
Start Date:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Job Summary
The SSP Regional Food Systems Catalyst is a strategic, systems‑level role responsible for identifying, resourcing, and advancing region‑wide food systems initiatives across Southeast Alaska. The Catalyst works both independently and collaboratively, functioning as a self‑directed leader and as a trusted partner within a distributed network of community, Tribal, and organizational partners.
This Role Works Across the Following Food Systems Domains
- Local food production and regenerative agriculture
- Food and agriculture entrepreneurship and rural economic development
- Food waste recovery, composting, and circular/nutrient recovery systems
- Subsistence practices and wild harvest, including traditional and Indigenous food systems
- Regional food access, distribution, and food security infrastructure
Primary Responsibilities
- Regional strategy and program design:
Lead the development of multi‑partner, region‑wide food systems initiatives that translate community‑identified priorities into fundable, scalable programs that build lasting regional capacity. - Strategy and program development:
Work with community partners and SSP partners to develop regional and community‑based programs that match the opportunities identified by community partners. - Program oversight and capacity building:
Manage and resource a portfolio of initiatives across the food systems spectrum—including production, entrepreneurship, waste recovery, and wild/subsistence harvest—while building lasting community and partner capacity to lead this work. - Cross‑sector systems coordination:
Actively map, connect, and align efforts across the region’s food system to reduce duplication, surface gaps, and leverage collective resources. Serve as a connective node between communities, funders, Tribal organizations, and SSP partners. - Grant writing and reporting:
Report on activities funded through various grants and secure funding for future projects. - SSP responsibilities:
Participate in all SSP Network retreats, monthly hangouts, regional meetings, and associated activities. - Ecotrust responsibilities:
Participate in Ecotrust all‑staff meetings, trainings, and retreats. Join regular Coastal Communities and Fisheries and Southeast Food Systems team meetings. Be actively engaged in Ecotrust’s culture.
Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the organization or employee.
Key Qualifications And Transferable Skills
- 5 years transferable experience or an equivalent combination of academic, lived, professional experience in business administration, rural development, community development, food systems or related fields.
- At least 3 years working knowledge and experience in Southeast Alaskan communities.
- At least 3 years experience working with Tribal Nations, Tribal organizations, and Tribal entities.
- Experience working with entrepreneurs or rural economic development.
- Experience facilitating diverse stakeholder groups.
- Excellent program management and design skills.
- Experience applying deep topical expertise and a systems‑based, holistic approach to analysis to build partnerships and deliver training, support, and technical…
Title: Sustainable Southeast Partnership Food Systems Catalyst
Company: Ecotrust
Location: Wasilla, USA
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