Nisqually River Pinniped-Fishery Interaction Task Force

About the role

Lynker Corporation is seeking a dynamic and experienced Protected Resources Division, Nisqually River Pinniped-Fishery Interaction Task Force to join our growing team. This role is contingent upon contract award, and pricing may be subject to change based on final bid. The anticipated start date is September 30, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Plan approach to Task Force meetings with NMFS
• Review preparatory information/materials with NMFS
• Prepare draft agenda and supporting materials for Task Force meetings
• Conduct pre-meeting calls with Task Force members
• Reserve and purchase meeting space and equipment rental for up to (55) participants
• Manage and facilitate the participation of Task Force members during their deliberations and discussions
• Use facilitation and mediation techniques to sort through polarized views
• Document task force deliberations
• Professionally manage public involvement in the Task Force meetings
• Write a detailed report that captures the final agreements and recommendations of the Task Force

Requirements

• Demonstrated as a lead facilitator and mediator with experience in the field of conflict resolution involving state, local, and federal agencies and the public
• Experience involving complex, multi-party, multi-state natural resource management related to salmon and steelhead projects in the Pacific Northwest
• A Master’s degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible facilitation management and conflict resolution experience in a professional environment that deals specifically with resolving controversial issues related to Pacific salmon and steelhead in the Pacific Northwest

Qualifications

• Local candidate is strongly preferred

Skills

• Master’s degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible facilitation management and conflict resolution experience in a professional environment that deals specifically with resolving controversial issues related to Pacific salmon and steelhead in the Pacific Northwest

Benefits

Lynker offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Pay

The pay range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000 annually.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is full-time.

Contact Information

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] or call [phone number]. Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.