Safety and Sustainability Manager

Icy Strait Point is seeking a Safety and Sustainability Manager in Hoonah, AK. This year-round role involves overseeing safety and sustainability programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing seasonal staff, and promoting a culture of health and safety. Key responsibilities include risk management, sustainability initiatives, and leadership in safety training and operational improvements. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and involves both indoor and outdoor work in variable weather conditions.
Reports To: Director of Sustainability
Category: Year-Round, Exempt

Position Summary

The Safety and Sustainability Manager is responsible for year-round oversight, implementation, and continuous improvement of Icy Strait Point's safety and sustainability programs. This role provides leadership across all ISP operations, ensures regulatory compliance, manages seasonal staff, and supports long-term safety, environmental stewardship, and operational performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Safety & Risk Management
• Promote a workplace free of injury and ill health by enforcing policies and fostering a strong culture of health and safety
• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve ISP's safety and sustainability programs
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, USCG, state, and local safety regulations
• Support regulatory readiness and inspections
• Oversee incident reporting, investigations, trend analysis, and corrective actions
• Lead safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments
• Coordinate emergency preparedness planning, drills, and response efforts
• Advise leadership on risk mitigation strategies and operational safety improvements
• Assist employees with workers' compensation processes and clinic visits
• Provide safety training to employees, including OSHA compliance and procedural training
• Serve as ISP's in-house Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor (preferred)
• Maintain EMT license (preferred) and assist with or lead emergency response related to ISP operations, including medevacs
• Support development of emergency operational procedures for on- and off-site tours and general site operations
• Serve as liaison between ISP and Hoonah EMS
• Ensure safety supplies are stocked and safety equipment is maintained in good working condition
• Promptly notify the Director of Sustainability of identified safety or compliance deficiencies
• Maintain confidentiality of employee health information and other sensitive information obtained through job duties
Sustainability & Environmental Programs
• Oversee year-round sustainability initiatives, including waste diversion, recycling, and composting
• Track, analyze, and report sustainability performance metrics
• Support sustainability certifications, cruise line requirements, and alignment with company values
• Develop and coordinate environmental compliance and stewardship initiatives
• Identify and explore new opportunities to further integrate sustainable practices at Icy Strait Point
Leadership & Supervision
• Recruit, train, and supervise seasonal Safety and Sustainability Technicians
• Collaborate with department managers and directors to integrate safety and sustainability into daily operations
• Serve as ISP's primary on-site point of contact for safety and environmental matters
• Support planning, reporting, training development, program improvements, and creation of standard operating procedures
• Communicate safety and sustainability policy updates to department leadership
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments
• Comfortable working in variable weather conditions
• Ability to respond to emergency situations, including walking uneven terrain and standing for extended periods
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental science, sustainability, public health, or a related field preferred
• Five (5) or more years of experience in safety management, environmental management, or operations
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management systems
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to train, influence, and engage diverse audiences
• Current Red Cross Instructor certification or ability to obtain (preferred)
• EMT certification preferred
• Basic computer proficiency

Icy Strait Point and Huna Totem Corporation are committed to providing employment opportunities to Shareholders and descendants of Huna Totem Corporation. Native preference applies, and qualified Shareholders and descendants are encouraged to apply and will be given preference in hiring, consistent with applicable law.