Open Board Positions
The Alaska Chapter of BHA is currently looking to fill open board positions! Please read about the open position descriptions below. All applicants must be a current member in good standing with BHA, an Alaska resident, willing to serve a three-year term, and attend monthly board meetings when able. Questions about the Board and open positions can be directed to alaska@backcountryhunters.org Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, starting on 4/15/26
Chair
Commitment ~3-4 hours/week
The Chair is the senior volunteer leader and shall act as chapter leader of AK BHA. The Chair will act as the official representatives of AK BHA to the media and public and appoint others when not available.
The Chair shall facilitate among the board the creation of chapter goals, facilitate the development, implementation and strategic planning process to carry out the policies and objectives of the chapter, appoint committees and special positions as needed, exercise general supervision over the activities of the chapter, and preside at meetings of the chapter.
Maintain strong working relationship with BHA coordinator and staff to ensure chapter goals and policy priorities are in-sync with North American priorities and shared values.
Foster an efficient, productive, transparent and collaborative working environment.
Along with the Policy Chair and Vice-Chair, lead engagement on grassroots policy issues and facilitate relationship development with key elected officials, NGO partners and stakeholders.
Ensure chapter is meeting operational deadlines including timely submission of the annual strategic plan, volunteer hours and financial reconciliation.
Southcentral, Interior & Kenai Regional Representative(s)
Weekly time commitment: 2-4 hours depending on scheduled events. This could be one position or two, depending on the applicant
Each AK BHA Regional Representative shall act as a local leader and “boots-on-the-ground” representative of their region. They are encouraged to meet and know the elected representatives in their region (e.g., village, city and county), as well as other conservation organizations and state and federal wildlife and land managers. They will represent their region to the AK BHA Board to ensure a flow of information “from the ground up.” And, in turn, they shall represent AK BHA within their region in a professional manner according to AK BHA’s mission and values.
Host events in their region.
In some cases, this position can lead regional volunteers on special projects, form committees that volunteers can be a part of as cohorts for issues they care about but face ethical restrictions in participation BHA board participation. e.g “Habitat Watch”, “Forest Watch”, “Stream Watch” or break it down by community: “POW Watch” “Ketchikan Watch” etc. (Southeast AK references).
Stewardship Chair
Weekly time commitment: 2-4 hours depending on upcoming projects and grant execution.
The Stewardship Chair will work directly with the Board to coordinate and implement priorities to advance the improvement of wildlife, habitat, public access, hunter/angler ethics and public education.
- Provide opportunities for supporters to engage with BHA through a variety of cleanups, habitat restoration projects, and related community education events throughout the year.
- Work with Board and Communications Chair to raise awareness for both BHA led and partner volunteer opportunities.
- Collaborate with BHA staff to develop and execute projects in support of habitat and policy grants.
- Recruit and train volunteers to build a grassroots network to carry out our boots-on-the-ground priorities.
- Develop relationships with partner NGO’s and other relevant stakeholders to encourage community building and collaboration.
Provide a welcoming environment and accessibility for a diverse range of participants regardless of financial means, hunting/fishing background or demographics.
