Economist, Gulf of Mexico and Southeast Oceans Program, EDF
Austin, Texas
Environmental Defense Fund is seeking an Economist to serve as a senior member of our Gulf of Mexico and Southeast Oceans Program to advance economic and business strategies to restore the region’s fishery and coastal resources and make sustainable fishing practices and conservation the most economically sound way of doing business.
Key Responsibilities
· Work with the Senior Conservation Manager - Gulf of Mexico and the Oceans team to develop market/incentive and ecosystem based strategies to reduce overfishing and coastal and marine habitat loss, and address other key issues facing the Gulf and Southeast.
· Conduct economic analyses of complex fishery management and marine resource conservation issues and programs; provide substantive feedback on Oceans team proposals and projects.
· Engage academic economists, policy experts, business leaders, fishermen and other resource users to develop and guide economic research that is timely and relevant for decision makers.
· Develop and foster partnerships among disparate interest groups including fishermen and business leaders, government officials, academics, and public interest groups.
· Work closely with and testify before the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, National Marine Fisheries Service, state agencies and legislatures, and the U.S. Congress.
· Work in collaboration with EDF Oceans Program staff from other regions to develop strategies that advance common goals.
· Engage the media to effectively advance EDF goals and communicate project results to a broad array of audiences.
· Represent the Gulf of Mexico and Southeast Oceans Program at EDF regional and national meetings, and at conferences, workshops and professional meetings as needed.
Qualifications
· Advanced degree in Economics, with a publications history.
· Knowledge of and demonstrated experience designing and implementing market-based management tools, especially related to natural resource and environmental management.
· Demonstrated expertise in economics research, economic survey design and implementation, and in applying creative solutions to complex problems.
· Minimum five years of professional experience in program and/or project management, with demonstrated problem solving skills, in private business or industry, federal or state government agencies, or conservation organizations.
· Experience working cooperatively with decision-makers, including government officials, business and industry leaders, state legislatures, and the U.S. Congress.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Demonstrated ability to work constructively with colleagues, academic scientists, fishermen, regulators, and other partners of diverse backgrounds and interests.
Preferred Qualifications
· Expertise in the economics and business of natural resource and environmental management and in designing and implementing market-based resource management tools.
· Knowledge of Federal (NOAA) and state fishery and ocean conservation laws, and regulations and management issues related to Gulf of Mexico fisheries, seafood business, aquaculture, marine pollution, habitat degradation, exotic species, and other important ocean conservation issues.
Application
Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs@edf.org. Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, EDF is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.
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Research Associate, Gulf and Southeast Oceans Program, EDF
Austin, Texas
The Gulf and Southeast Oceans Program Research Associate will report the Senior Conservation Manager and assist the program’s staff and consultants to find, analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative information from diverse sources to advance our work to improve fisheries management in the Gulf of Mexico and Southeast.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct literature searches using libraries and on-line sources to identify, locate and evaluate published materials.
Increase senior staff’s effectiveness by reviewing publications and other information resources for material relevant to program activities and objectives.
Develop, maintain, and analyze databases.
Assist senior staff to prepare information to respond to inquiries from agencies, environmental groups, the press, and others.
Cultivate relationships with information sources at public agencies, environmental groups, and industry organizations.
Coordinate with senior, administrative and development staff on advocacy efforts.
Research and help write and review technical reports.
Produce spreadsheets, charts and graphs for reports, testimony, and presentations.
Attend and report on public meetings and workshops.
Apply excellent organizational, communication, and planning skills in preparing correspondence and reports, responding to requests for information, and helping to coordinate activities among staff members.
Assist the media and communications staff to promote project work with reporters and influence leaders, and through a variety of outlets such as the Insider, newsletter, annual report and website.
Work with internet communications staff to maintain up-to-date information on websites.
Assist in the development and production of project materials such as videos, case studies, briefing books, brochures, reports, testimony, speeches, power point and other visual presentations, including assistance in design, writing, editing, and reproduction.
Represent the team at meetings and events as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum two years work experience. A Bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of work experience.
Bachelor’s degree with major and/or coursework in the following fields: environmental science, ecology, economics and/or environmental policy strongly preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.
Presence, confidence and integrity.
Ability and willingness to work as a strong team player, while at the same time able to work independently and as a self-starter.
An understanding of and commitment to Environmental Defense Fund’s mission of protecting the natural environment and limiting humankind’s impact on the planet.
Application
Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs@edf.org. Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, EDF is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.
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Senior Communications Manager, Gulf and Southeast Oceans Program, EDF
Austin, TX
The Senior Communications Manager for the Gulf and Southeast will guide communications activities for the Oceans Program of Environmental Defense Fund in the Gulf and Southeast regions. He/she will develop and execute communications plans that are strategically aligned and support the core work of the Oceans Program in the regions and nationally and support EDF’s brand.
Key Responsibilities
Work with Oceans staff to create strategic communications plans and accompanying messaging to support Program policy goals.
Make strategic and tactical use of both offline and online media to promote Environmental Defense Fund and the goals of the Oceans program, and ensure positive media is strategically distributed to key audiences.
Identify and develop news stories, editorials and opinion pieces on a systematic basis for EDF’s priority issues, including generating public support from third parties.
Develop the creation and implementation of media outreach and response strategies on a daily basis, monitoring and facilitating media response to breaking news and political/legislative events.
Plan and execute media conferences and in-person meetings with media, including preparing program staff and partners with training and advice for various communications and presentation opportunities.
Create, edit and proofread communications materials under deadline pressure.
Maintain media contact lists; maintain regular contact and strong relationships with targeted reporters.
Work closely with a core marketing team to conceive and execute integrated marketing campaigns utilizing multi-media channels (web, collateral, advertising, etc.) for maximum outreach and effectiveness.
Prepare summaries and analyses of communications activities on a monthly basis.
Recruit and supervise staff, interns and consultants, as needed.
Qualifications
A minimum of five years media experience, preferably in a political or issue advocacy context. Environmental communications experience is a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Superior creative and opportunistic media and other outreach abilities.
Track record of producing national and regional media coverage.
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and to meet deadlines.
Good strategic public relations and media judgment.
Ability to multi-task and work effectively with staff on many levels who work in several EDF offices.
Able to adapt to frequent change and prioritize effectively under frequent deadline pressure; competing needs from various superiors; and work effectively with others who have similar or overlapping job positions.
Demonstrated strong pitching and presentation skills.
Familiarity with Vocus media contact software is desirable.
Ability to use social media to achieve programmatic goals.
Application
Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs@edf.org. Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, EDF is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.
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Deputy Regional Director – New England Region Oceans Program
Boston, MA
EDF's Oceans Program works to improve the health of the oceans via innovative and durable solutions to today's toughest fishery management challenges. The New England Oceans Program Deputy Director will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that advance these goals in New England, and will play an instrumental role in guiding our fisheries project teams to a success in their endeavors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has expertise in fisheries and oceans policy and a demonstrated success managing teams and affecting environmental policy change. The Deputy Director will report to the Director of EDF's New England Oceans Program. This position is located in EDF's Boston office.
Key Responsibilities
The Deputy Director will:
Work with the New England Oceans Program Director to supervise regional staff and consultants.
Review and update as necessary the budget and strategic planning documents and work plans for all major program initiatives in the region.
Analyze complex fishery management programs to find ways to improve fisheries through both regulatory and non-regulatory measures.
Develop and advance strategies to improve fisheries management through the New England Fishery Management Council.
Forge alliances and build relationships with key players in New England fisheries and ocean management, including in the fishing industry and at the NEFMC, NOAA, state agencies, and NGOs.
Help build regional coalitions and promote conservation leadership in the commercial and recreational fishing communities.
Engage the media to effectively advance project objectives and communicate project results to a broad array of audiences.
Enlist academic scientists, policy experts, and others to assist in finding new approaches to understanding and solving complex fishery management problems.
Qualifications
The successful applicant will have the following qualifications:
Knowledge of federal and state ocean conservation laws and regulations.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a growing program and staff.
Demonstrated ability to manage the operations side of a program, including budget management and contract administration.
Ability to use science, law, economics and advocacy to initiate and win positive environmental change – experience achieving results in environmental policy and politics.
Minimum eight years of experience with significant time working with state and federal natural resource management agencies, state legislatures, or the U.S. Congress.
Demonstrated expertise of the biological, economic and management issues related to major U.S. fisheries, especially commercial and recreational fisheries.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work constructively with nonprofit colleagues and partners, scientists and economists, industry leaders, regulators and public policy decision makers.
Bachelor's Degree required with a Law Degree, Master's or Ph.D. in a marine biology, natural resource economics, or related discipline highly preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
The desired start date for this position is September, 2011. The position will be located in Boston, MA. Environmental Defense Fund offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
Application
Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs@edf.org. Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, EDF is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.
Environmental Defense Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Partnership Manager, PCI-Media Impact
New York, NY
Reports To: Executive Director
Travel required: Approximately 10%
About the Position:
This is a very strategic position for PCI-Media Impact (Media Impact). Media Impact is committed to developing capacity around the world to use creative storytelling and Entertainment-Education to advance social change. Thus, partnerships sit at the center of our model. Working closely with the Executive Director, the Partnership Manager will work in the Partnership Team and will support all aspects of partnership development, fundraising, management and reporting. Approximately 75% of workload will focus on partnerships and donor cultivation, with approximately 25% dedicated to program support, communications, teaching and codification of approach.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Management and Strategy
Duties Include:
Work closely with the Leadership Team at Media Impact to ensure a coordinated and strategic approach to partnership development, constituency building and generating support and business opportunities.
Help plan, execute and evaluate fundraising opportunities for the organization and support partner related work, such as preparing Memorandums of Understanding, reports, updates, etc.
Help direct and oversee activities required to raise funds and communicate with foundations and institutional donors (including multi- and bi-lateral donors), major donor gifts, direct marketing, planned giving and public relations.
Assist Leadership Team in on-going strategic visioning and planning exercises for the growth of the Media Impact.
About 25% of the Partnership Manager’s time will be dedicated to program delivery and implementation, to ensure a deep understanding of Media Impact’s work and approach.
Institutional Partners/Donors
Duties Include:
Develop a diversified institutional giving effort. Working with Leadership Team, strategize goals and targets for increasing this revenue stream.
Write proposals, reports, and letters of intent.
Assist in the stewardship of funders. Prepare acknowledgment letters, cultivation mailings, and other correspondence and communications with foundation and institutional donors.
Conduct prospect research on foundations and corporate giving entities.
Develop and oversee grant tracking system and ensure that all proposals and reports meet deadlines as required by funders.
Work with Finance Department to generate financial reports for funders as needed. Monitor and report on foundation income. Reconcile revenue with Finance Department.
Major Individual Donors and Direct Marketing
Duties Include:
Support major donor cultivation and direct marketing efforts and strategy for the organization, including: review major donor fundraising campaigns including developing appeal text and content, preparing mailing lists, establishing mailing schedules, tracking expenditures and income, preparing mailing materials, and develop and implement a Major Donor cultivation strategy to expand base of new donors, current and lapsed donors.
Coordinate drafting of responses to mail (including e-mail) and handle incoming calls. Answer questions about Media Impact’s mission, policies, programs and procedures.
Produce special correspondence and mailings as needed, including special acknowledgment cards for tribute gifts and gift memberships.
Maintain our direct mail correspondence and follow-up to individual donors, including cultivation of Media Impact’s bequest program, the Signal Society.
Program, Communications and Codification
Duties Include:
The Partnership Manager will sometimes be called upon to support program activities, communication efforts and to support codification of Media Impact’s approach to Entertainment-Education.
Additional tasks may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Requirements:
Education and/or experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in fields of business, fundraising, communications, international development, Entertainment-Education, social marketing or other degree relevant to communications, partnerships and development.
Demonstrated success raising funds from individuals, foundations, US-government sources, UN agencies and/or through evolving social media and on-line opportunities. Demonstrated ability to manage solicitations, extensive proposal writing and reporting.
Very strong understanding of issues impacting developing countries, particularly around health, population, family planning, conservation and sustainable development.
3-8 years or more of work experience in partnership development in the context of international development and communications for social change.
Proven experience cultivating partnerships and raising funds to support communications strategies and tools to advance local, regional and international program objectives.
Proven success in being able to thrive in team environments, having a strong understanding of diversity and other cultures, and having built relationships over long distances.
Strong English-language skills required. Spanish and/or French a definite advantage.
Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and Raiser’s Edge.
About Media Impact:
PCI-Media Impact’s mission is to empower communities worldwide to inspire enduring change through creative story-telling. Media Impact is a leader in Entertainment- Education and social change communications. As an independent, non-profit organization, for 25 years Media Impact has worked with local partners to produce programs that address the most pressing social and environmental issues. Using our unique My Community methodology, we engage and empower audiences around the world to improve their own lives. Together, we have produced more than 3,000 episodes of 100 TV and radio serial productions reaching more than 1 billion people in 34 countries. Media Impact’s head office is in New York, USA, with staff in Bolivia, Ghana, Mexico, Peru and St. Lucia. More at www.mediaimpact.org.
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae to jobs@mediaimpact.org by June 30, 2011, 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST).
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PROGRAMS MANAGER, PCI-MEDIA IMPACT
New York, NY
Reports to: Programs Directors
Travel required: Approximately 40%
About the Position:
Working closely with the Programs Director, the Programs Manager is responsible for supporting the regional managers, staff and partners, with a focus on Africa and Asia, to establish goals, work plans and budgets for national and regional programs; to support the implementation and delivery of programs; develop training curricula, and, participate at capacity development trainings. S/he will also support the codification of Media Impact’s unique My Community approach to Communications for Social Change. With a focus on Africa and Asia, s/he will contribute to managing strategic partnerships to develop, design, implement and produce current and new programming. The Programs Manager works closely with the Director of Programs in the development of new programs, indentify potential funding sources, and cultivate relationships with funding agencies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Programs Overall Strategy and Support
Duties Include:
Work closely with the Director of Programs to develop concept papers, design new programs, identify potential funding partners, and cultivate relationships for program development.
Work closely with the Director of Programs to support the work plans and implementation of new programs worldwide.
Strategic Partnerships
Duties Include:
Support and work in close collaboration with the Program Officer in Ghana, and WCS partners in Nigeria, Cameroon and Laos to successfully implement these current programs.
Strengthen Media Impact’s relationship with partners in Africa and Asia.
Work with the Programs Director to oversee the successful implementation of Media Impact’s Africa and Asia programs. This includes participating in planning meetings, establishing work plans, communication and evaluation plans, and budgets.
Prepare and submit reports to the partners and funders as needed.
Identify and develop new partnerships.
Training and Capacity Development
Duties Include:
Work with regional and local teams to plan and organize training activities.
Develop curricula and provide capacity development services and mentoring to Media Impact partners.
Codification of Methodology and Tool Kits
Duties include:
Work with all Media Impact team members to define a standardized articulation of the organization’s vision, strategy and work.
Present Media Impact at universities, Entertainment-Education and communication conferences, forums, etc.
Additional tasks may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Requirements:
Education and/or experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in fields of communications, international development, Entertainment-Education, social marketing or other degree relevant to communications and development.
Very strong understanding of issues impacting developing countries, particularly around health, population, family planning, conservation and sustainable development.
3-8 years of work experience in international development and communications for change.
Proven experience using communications strategies and tools to advance local, regional and international program objectives, including media relations, web/social media, print and events.
Proven success in being able to thrive in team environments, having a strong understanding of diversity and other cultures, and having built relationships over long distances.
Strong English-language skills required. French and/or Spanish a definite advantage.
Demonstrated success raising funds from individuals, foundations, US-government sources, UN agencies and/or through evolving social media and on-line opportunities. Demonstrated ability to manage solicitations, extensive proposal writing and reporting.
About Media Impact:
PCI-Media Impact’s mission is to empower communities worldwide to inspire enduring change through creative story-telling. Media Impact is a leader in Entertainment- Education and social change communications. As an independent, non-profit organization, for 25 years Media Impact has worked with local partners to produce programs that address the most pressing social and environmental issues. Using our unique My Community methodology, we engage and empower audiences around the world to improve their own lives. Together, we have produced more than 3,000 episodes of 100 TV and radio serial productions reaching more than 1 billion people in 34 countries. Media Impact’s head office is in New York, USA, with staff in Bolivia, Ghana, Mexico, Peru and St. Lucia. More at www.mediaimpact.org.
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae to jobs@mediaimpact.org by June 30, 2011, 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST).
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Coastal Communities Extension Agent, NEW JERSEY SEA GRANT CONSORTIUM
The Extension Program at the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium (NJSGC) is seeking an innovative professional for the position of Coastal Communities Agent. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and implement outreach and extension programs for a broad range of user-groups from residents to policy-makers that encourage community-based environmental protection and sustainable development for the coastal communities of New Jersey and the surrounding region.
For complete announcement including application instructions go to http://www.njseagrant.org/AboutUs/CareerUs.html
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Communications / Marketing Specialist, NOAA
Silver Spring, MD
Responsibilities:
This position is to serve as a Communications, Outreach, and Marketing Specialist who coordinates and promotes marine and coastal science being conducted by the Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment (CCMA, www.ccma.noaa.gov). Based in Silver Spring, MD, CCMA’s mission is to assess and forecast coastal and marine ecosystem conditions through research and monitoring. CCMA scientists conduct field observations at regional and national scales in the broad thematic areas of coral reef ecosystems, marine protected areas, coastal and ocean assessments, contaminant monitoring, eutrophication and harmful algal blooms. CCMA is one of five National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science within NOAA's National Ocean Service.
Working with the CCMA Director and Branch Chiefs, the Communications, Outreach, and Marketing Specialist will oversee and assist in the development of all outreach and communication materials and activities to increase the national visibility and impact of CCMA. The applicant MUST have prior work experience in developing communication strategies as well as planning, implementing, and evaluating communications and outreach projects; preferably from a coastal and ocean research or management agency or organization. The applicant should also have experience in communicating scientific information to a diverse audience.
Providing communications and other support as needed for the Center Directors and Branch Chiefs.
Providing communications and organizational support for regional and national programs, events and workshops.
Working with the Center Directors and Branch Chiefs to create and carry out a communications strategy for CCMA.
Creating and disseminating outreach materials such as the CCMA’s Web site, video documentaries, real-time media updates for research cruises, podcasts, brochures, fact sheets, briefing materials, posters, as well as plan and prepare media packets and press releases.
Working independently and with small teams to develop and implement national-level outreach and communication strategies and products that further the mission of CCMA. This may include developing and coordinating communications and outreach functions for CCMA, including leading a communications and outreach workgroup, creating outreach products to the media, partners and stakeholders, and communicating the Center’s science activities to a variety of audiences.
Fostering relationships and build new partnerships in NOAA and with state and federal government agencies, private groups and not-for-profit organizations to leverage information and identify opportunities for collaboration; Creating and disseminating outreach materials such as the CCMA’s Web site, video documentaries, real-time media updates for research cruises, podcasts, brochures, fact sheets, briefing materials, posters, as well as plan and prepare media packets and press releases.
Working with NOAA Policy and Planning staff to communicate CCMA information and products to external clients and legislators.
Qualifications:
A Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years experience in a communications, marketing, or outreach capacity
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Demonstrated experience with a variety of communication strategies and methods such as social marketing, outreach campaigns, written materials/briefings, press releases, Web site development and content management, brochure development, layouts, etc.
Experience with the federal executive and legislative process, CCMA's scientific themes, and natural resource management programs
Ability to conceptualize, develop, implement, and manage multiple simultaneous projects independently of others
To apply: https://jobs-consolidatedsafety.icims.com/jobs/1261/job
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Algal-herbivore-coral interaction Post-doctoral position, Florida International University and NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center
Miami, FL
NOAA’s Southeast Fisheries Science Center and Florida International University (FIU) seek to hire a post-doctoral researcher to examine the relationship between herbivores (especially parrotfishes), algae, and
corals on coral reefs. This is a pre-announcement to gauge interest from potential candidates. A formal announcement will follow in the coming months.
Specific tasks are twofold:
1) review, analyze, and synthesize existing information from the literature, critically examining the relationships between herbivory, algae and coral, and the context-dependent nature of these relationships (e.g. effects of geography or proximity to large population centers, land-based sources of pollution, fishing pressure, MPA protection, etc.), as well as identifying gaps in our current knowledge of these factors;
2) conduct field studies to begin addressing the most critical data gaps in our knowledge of the effects of parrotfish on algal assemblages and coral communities (e.g. size- and age-based demographic patterns,
grazing rates/feeding preferences different parrotfish species, effects of habitats and geographical locations, role of parrotfish corallivory, etc.).
The successful applicant will have a strong background in reef fish ecology, coral ecology/biology, and/or coral-algal interactions, with an excellent publication record commensurate with his/her career stage.
Applicants should also have outstanding oral and written communication skills, a strong quantitative background, and work well in a collaborative environment. Experience conducting field studies in
tropical marine environments (including SCUBA and small boat experience) is necessary. Familiarity with tropical western Atlantic/Caribbean coral reef ecosystems is desired.
The post-doc will be based in Miami, FL and hired through FIU, jointly supervised by Drs. Deron Burkepile (FIU) and Benjamin Ruttenberg (NOAA). The successful applicant will split time between the offices of NOAA and FIU and potential field sites in the Florida Keys, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Anticipated start date is late summer-fall 2011, but is flexible. The position is expected to last for two years. Expected products will include technical reports and peer-reviewed publications for both the data synthesis and field-based portions of the project.
Potential candidates should send a short letter of interest along with a CV to Drs. Burkepile (dburkepi@fiu.edu) and Ruttenberg (benjamin.ruttenberg@noaa.gov).
Florida International University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
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Bioinformatics/Marine Microbial Ecology Postdoc, Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
This advertised position is a two year postdoc to study the dynamics of marine microbial communities and viral consortia associated with tropical coral reefs. This project aims to understand the complex and evolving role of microbes on coral reefs. This project is a large scale, multi-year field experiment that examines links between microorganisms, macroorganisms, and abiotic factors. The hired postdoctoral researcher will focus on the generation and analysis of large next generation sequencing datasets.
Experience in sequence analysis, phylogenetics, and programming are requirements. Other desirable general molecular and microbial ecology laboratory training skills include: TRFLP, clone, and metagenomic library generation, PCR, marine bacterial culturing, and general microscopy. Opportunities for the postdoc to form an independent research project on tropical reef microbial ecology will be encouraged.
This position will be based in the Microbiology Department at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. Applications are due by July 15, 2011. The position's start date is negotiable. Please send a current letter of intent, CV, and a list of three references to (rvegathurber@gmail.com)
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Hawaii Program Associate, SeaWeb
Honolulu, HI
SeaWeb is hiring a Program Associate to be based in Honolulu, Hawaii. This position will serve an integral role in the organization?s Asia Pacific Program by supporting social marketing initiatives in Hawaii and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). SeaWeb is an international, nonprofit, communications organization dedicated to creating a culture of ocean conservation.
Position Summary
To support our social marketing initiatives in Hawaii and the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, SeaWeb is looking for a professional with a background in marine conservation issues and the ability to communicate complex ocean issues in compelling ways. The Program Associate should work well in team settings, but also be able to work independently when necessary.
This position is ideal for a strong communicator who excels at strategic planning, problem solving and partnership building and who has a passion for conserving marine ecosystems and supporting the coastal communities that depend on them. This position requires someone with experience in engaging Pacific Islands communities. Some marketing experience is preferred.
This position is funded for the duration of the social marketing initiatives, which is three years. There is a potential for longer-term employment with SeaWeb.
Core Responsibilities
? Support the Director of the Asia Pacific Program in designing and implementing SeaWeb social marketing initiatives for CNMI and Hawaii.
? Assist in conducting communications training workshops and other events to support our social marketing initiatives.
? Undertake partner engagement, including working with communities and other key stakeholders.
? Develop communications training modules/presentations for our workshops and training activities.
? Help SeaWeb and its partners execute social marketing campaigns and other strategic outreach activities, including media engagement and the production of products and materials.
? Write and distribute press materials and maintain press kits.
Qualifications and Experience
? Bachelor?s degree in social science, liberal arts, biology, environmental science or related field. High school diploma with additional work experience and demonstrated skills may substitute for a college degree.
? 2 to 5 years work experience in communications, marketing, marine conservation and/or community development.
? Excellent written and oral communication skills and experience in translating science into compelling language.
? Ability to conduct research/analysis of resource management challenges, identify root causes/barriers and provide creative solutions.
? Ability to present our work and goals to wide range of audiences, including partners, donors and the media.
? Knowledge of Pacific Island cultures and customs and experience engaging Pacific Island communities.
? Ability to budget and manage events.
? Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability and willingness to work across many time zones, as well as work independently
? Willingness to travel.
To apply
Interested candidates should submit letter of interest, resume and three references to hr@seaweb.org with Hawaii PA Position Application in the subject line. Please include salary requirements in the letter of interest. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. No phone calls please.
Applications are strongly encouraged from candidates reflecting diverse educational, cultural and experiential backgrounds. We encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, people of diverse ethnic, racial, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds, educational and work experiences, geographic and national origins, sexual orientations and ages.
SeaWeb is an equal opportunity employer.
For more information about SeaWeb, visit our Web site at www.seaweb.org.
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Publications & Communications Intern (PCI), Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Apia, Samoa
Applications are invited for the above internship with SPREP at Apia. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a young professional or recent graduate to gain work experience with SPREP, one of the world’s leading regional environmental organisations. Each year, SPREP offers short-term opportunities to young Pacific Islanders
• To gain professional exposure;
• To strengthen capacity building in the island member countries and territories;
• To promote SPREP’s work and especially regional environmental issues and priorities.
This placement will be based at the Communications Unit and will be working under the guidance of the Media & Public Relations Officer to provide publications and communications support.
Full details of the PCI’s responsibilities, requirements, remuneration package and lodging an application can be obtained from the Employment section of our website: www.sprep.org or by contacting the Personnel Officer on telephone: +685 21929 Ext. 230, Fax: +685 20231, or direct Email: luanac@sprep.org
Closing date: Friday, 10th June 2011.
Suzanne Garrett
DCMC Coordinator
IUCN
1630 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20009
202.518.2072
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