FishWise is seeking organizations, firms, or consortiums based in India to support the implementation of the Sahakaram tho Parishkaram: Mana Royya Mana Bhoomi Mana Neeru activities in Andhra Pradesh, India from August 2026 through August 2028.

Important Dates

Date of Issuance: July 1, 2026
Questions Due: July 21, 2026
Answers Posted: Within 2 business days (See all questions and answers: updated on July 9)
Proposal Submission Deadline: Rolling basis until filled on/about July 24, 2026

Interested bidders should submit their inquiries and responses by email by the dates listed above. Responses should be directed to IndiaPBI@FishWise.org.

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Communications Associate 

Job Summary

FishWise is seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented, and organized Communications Associate to support FishWise’s day-to-day communications across writing, social media, website updates, events, internal coordination, and content management.

Reporting to the Executive Director, this regular, full-time, remote position will help ensure organizational communications accurately reflect FishWise’s mission, strategic priorities, and programmatic work through the development, coordination, and distribution of internal and external communications materials.

This position is fully remote, with occasional in-person meetings as needed. 

The expected pay range for this position is $42,400 to $53,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. 

About FishWise

FishWise is a US-based 501(c)3 with a mission to sustain ocean ecosystems and the people who depend on them by transforming global seafood supply chains. In the 22+ years since our founding, FishWise has redefined responsible business practices in the seafood industry, driving greater accountability and oversight for the environmental and social impacts of seafood production. As a mission-driven sustainable seafood consultancy, we have prioritized advancing our work through collaboration, transparency, and a commitment to equity in seafood production systems. We recognize the interconnectedness of social and environmental issues and strive to create a seafood industry that respects human rights, prioritizes the dignity and well-being of workers, and restores and protects aquatic ecosystems.

FishWise is a collaborative, mission-driven organization made up of people who care deeply about meaningful impact, strong relationships, thoughtful problem-solving, and continuous learning. Employees work closely across teams and programs, bringing a high level of professionalism, curiosity, and shared commitment to advancing responsible business practices in the seafood industry.

About the Role

The Communications Associate is a hands-on, associate-level role with strong potential for growth, and is ideal for someone who enjoys both creating clear, engaging communications content and organizing the systems and processes that support effective communications work.

This position will operate with guidance and supervision while developing increasing ownership over routine communications tasks. The Communications Associate is expected to draft and edit with attention to clarity, accuracy, tone, and audience; follow established processes; seek input on unfamiliar or technical topics; and flag questions related to partner mentions, funder references, sensitive topics, or technical claims.

Success in this role means becoming a reliable communications partner who can keep core communications moving, manage routine content systems, draft clean materials, and help FishWise tell a clearer story about its work and impact. Over time, the Communications Associate may take on broader responsibilities, such as drafting insight pieces, leading social media campaigns, managing portions of the editorial calendar, or supporting event communications with greater independence.

What You’ll Do

• Draft, edit, proofread, and format communications materials across FishWise’s external and internal channels.
• Support newsletters, Monthly ED Updates, blog posts, website copy, social media posts, event materials, and partner-facing content.
• Translate program updates into clear, accessible communications that reflect FishWise’s role, impact, and strategic priorities.
• Coordinate technical review with Program Leads as needed.
• Support FishWise’s LinkedIn and Instagram presence, including 2–3 posts per week.
• Draft, schedule, and repurpose content tied to programs, partnerships, impact stories, events, staff expertise, and sector-relevant moments.
• Assist with website updates, including blogs, impact stories, staff updates, event information, and approved resources.
• Maintain basic digital assets, including Canva templates, graphics, photos, approved language, and social media materials.
• Help maintain the communications calendar across newsletters, blogs, social posts, ED updates, events, and partner moments.
• Manage the Monthly Content Intake System and follow up with staff to gather updates, milestones, events, and story ideas.
• Connect internal team successes and program developments to external storytelling opportunities.
• Support FishWise’s Storybank by organizing project stories, partner examples, proof points, and impact narratives.
• Support communications planning for priority initiatives, like the India Shrimp Project.
• Provide communications support for major industry events and conferences, including Seafood Expo North America, Seafood Expo Global, and other relevant convenings.
• Draft pre-event, live-event, and post-event communications.Support speaker promotion, partner amplification, event recaps, and collection of photos, quotes, and takeaways from staff.
• Help staff understand communications priorities, deadlines, and content needs.
• Track communications deliverables, organize review processes, and help keep work moving on schedule.
• Maintain shared communications tools and resources, including templates, messaging, calendars, and approved materials.
• Provide communications-related support to the Executive Director and organizational priorities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and 1-2 years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in communications, marketing, journalism, nonprofit communications, environmental advocacy, seafood sustainability, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Experience supporting social media channels, especially LinkedIn and Instagram.
• Comfort working with content calendars, trackers, and project management systems.
• Basic design skills and experience with tools such as Canva.
• Experience with website updates or content management systems preferred.
• Ability to gather information from multiple people or programs and turn it into clear communications content.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and comfort working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with CRM, email marketing, or newsletter platforms preferred.
• Basic AI literacy and interest in using AI tools responsibly to support drafting, organization, research, and workflow efficiency.
• Demonstrated interest in environmental sustainability, responsible seafood, or related mission-driven work preferred.

Work Environment and Travel

This is a fully remote position based in the United States and is primarily performed in a standard home office environment, with occasional in-person meetings as needed. 

Compensation and Benefits

FishWise offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Matching retirement contributions
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Professional development support
• A collaborative and mission-driven remote work environment

Additional Information

A full job description will be shared with candidates who move forward in the interview process.

FishWise is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, services, programs, and activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

FishWise seeks talented people of all backgrounds. We value diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities, gender identities and expressions, perspectives, and abilities. Candidates who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, bilingual or multilingual, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Senior Project Manager | Social Responsibility 

Job Summary

FishWise is seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented, and impact-driven Senior Project Manager, Social Responsibility to support the organization’s work advancing human and labor rights, human rights due diligence, and holistic sustainability within global seafood supply chains.

Reporting to the Project Director, this regular, full-time, remote position supports FishWise’s business partnerships and projects by managing social responsibility and transparency initiatives, coordinating partner engagement, analyzing and communicating project outcomes, and helping develop practical solutions that integrate social, environmental, and traceability considerations into corporate due diligence programs.

The position requires approximately 10% domestic and international travel to support partner engagement, conferences, meetings, and other organizational priorities.

The expected pay range for this position is $64,400 to $73,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. 

About FishWise

FishWise envisions a thriving, sustainable seafood industry that supports the health and recovery of ocean ecosystems and the people who depend on them. FishWise partners with the seafood industry to improve environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and traceability throughout global seafood supply chains.

FishWise is a collaborative, mission-driven organization made up of people who care deeply about meaningful impact, strong relationships, thoughtful problem-solving, and continuous learning. Employees work closely across teams and programs, bringing a high level of professionalism, curiosity, and shared commitment to advancing responsible business practices in the seafood industry.

About the Role

Within FishWise’s Markets Program, the Senior Project Manager, Social Responsibility supports business partnerships and projects that advance human and labor rights and human rights due diligence throughout global seafood supply chains. The role contributes to the development and implementation of practical tools, guidance, and industry collaborations that promote holistic sustainability by integrating social responsibility, environmental sustainability, and transparency considerations into corporate due diligence efforts.

This position combines project management, partner engagement, research, communications, and cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects simultaneously, work closely with seafood industry partners and other stakeholders, and help translate complex technical information into practical resources and solutions for diverse audiences.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment that requires balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day project execution.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and execute social responsibility and transparency projects for FishWise partners, including work planning, progress tracking, data analysis, and partner reporting
• Support the development and implementation of traceability, transparency, human rights due diligence, and holistic sustainability solutions for the seafood industry
• Facilitate data collection, analysis, and reporting activities involving seafood suppliers and business partners
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with companies, collaborators, academic institutions, and other stakeholders
• Coordinate effectively across FishWise teams to support alignment, communication, and knowledge sharing
• Conduct research and contribute to technical resources, guidance documents, policy briefs, toolkits, presentations, and other industry-facing materials
• Represent FishWise at conferences, webinars, meetings, and other external events
• Maintain and support FishWise platforms, communications resources, and project-related content
• Develop reports, one-pagers, presentations, infographics, and other communications materials that translate technical information into accessible resources
• Support project budgeting, deliverable tracking, grant reporting, meeting coordination, and project documentation activities
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives that support organizational learning, culture, equity, and continuous improvement
• Support recruitment and hiring activities, including candidate screening, interviews, and selection processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and 4–6 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously and successfully balancing competing priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience translating technical information for diverse audiences
• Experience conducting research, synthesizing information, and developing written materials and resources
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience working with data to support project goals and reporting
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across teams, organizations, cultures, and stakeholder groups
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a remote, fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of seafood supply chains, traceability, transparency, sustainability, human rights due diligence, labor rights, or responsible sourcing practices
• Experience working with corporate sustainability programs, compliance frameworks, due diligence systems, or related initiatives
• Experience developing communications, learning materials, presentations, or visual resources for diverse audiences
• Experience coordinating grant-funded projects and tracking deliverables and reporting requirements
• Experience representing an organization in conferences, webinars, multi-stakeholder initiatives, or industry collaborations
• Experience using platforms and tools such as Zoom, Google Workspace, Slack, Canva, Podio, Zoho, or similar systems

Work Environment and Travel

This is a fully remote position based in the United States and is primarily performed in a standard home office environment, except during periods of travel and in-person meetings. The position requires approximately 10% domestic and international travel to support conferences, partner meetings, industry engagement, organizational activities, and other project-related responsibilities.

The role involves regular collaboration with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders across multiple time zones and may occasionally require schedule flexibility to support business and organizational needs.

Compensation and Benefits

FishWise offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Matching retirement contributions
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Professional development support
• A collaborative and mission-driven remote work environment

Additional Information

A full job description will be shared with candidates who move forward in the interview process.

FishWise is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, services, programs, and activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

FishWise seeks talented people of all backgrounds. We value diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities, gender identities and expressions, perspectives, and abilities. Candidates who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, bilingual or multilingual, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

We are interested in working with people who have different types of experience and backgrounds. If you don’t see the opportunity you are looking for, please submit a general application. Apply