Jobs in The Fishing Industry
It seems like everybody is looking for a fishing job in Alaska. We receive a huge amount of email everyday asking about fishing jobs on the boat. Unfortunately, we don't have time to answer all of these emails! So here is a bit of advice and some resources on finding work in the Alaskan fishing industry.
First comes the advice. Working on a crab boat is hard work, but it is a great job. We keep crew members for years at a time. When a position comes open, there is a line of people who have been waiting since the last opening. The Cornelia Marie is no exception to this rule.
A great way to get a feel for the industry and get to know some of the fishermen is to get a job for a seafood processor. There are several processors in Dutch Harbor. They often provide airfare to AK, and room and board. So now for some resources: Here are a few processors with links to their websites or jobs pages:
There are a few more websites with Alaska fishing job resources, as well. Do your homework, and make sure you're getting the job you really want!
