The Gulf Council is currently accepting applications for a full-time Administrative Assistant.
The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative services for the overall operations of the Council. The candidate will be expected to attend various meetings and ensure that meeting materials, equipment, and supplies are available and operational. Travel to meetings throughout the Gulf states may be required for up to one week at a time. Other duties include proofreading and formatting technical documents; and managing content on the Council website.
Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma with a minimum of five years of administrative support experience or three years of administrative support experience with additional college or business training. Candidates should be able to troubleshoot office equipment and software issues under pressure. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including advanced Microsoft Word skills, with accurate keyboarding skills and advanced experience working with Adobe Acrobat. Preferred applicants will have website content management skills, meeting and travel planning, or virtual and on-site meeting management experience. Travel to meetings throughout the Gulf states may be required for up to one week at a time.
The complete announcement can be found at: https://gulfcouncil.org/about/employment/
Application Deadline: February 24, 2026
How to Apply
Send your:
· Cover letter
· Resume
· Contact information for three references
To Dr. Carrie Simmons, Executive Director by email: applicant@gulfcouncil.org or by mail at: 4107 West Spruce Street, Suite 200, Tampa, Florida 33607.
About The Gulf Council: The Gulf Council is one of eight regional Fishery Management Councils established by the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976. The Council prepares fishery management plans, which are designed to manage fishery resources within the 200-mile limit of the Gulf of America.