Program/Outreach Coordinator

Background:  The mission of the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program (MBNEP) is to promote the wise stewardship of water quality and living resources of the Mobile Bay and Tensaw Delta.  Established as part of the Clean Water Act and funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency, MBNEP serves as a catalyst for activities of estuary stakeholders, helping to build sound resource management and to leverage investment to ensure the health of the estuary.  MBNEP’s purpose is to encourage a community-based approach to watershed management by empowering citizens, grassroots organizations, government agencies, industry and educational establishments to work together to address local environmental challenges.  MBNEP educates communities surrounding the estuary about how to best treat Mobile Bay and its surrounding watersheds to ensure their protection and engage them in actively taking steps to protect these valuable natural assets.

Responsibilities:  This position will be part of the MBNEP team in the developing and implementing MBNEP demonstration restoration and outreach efforts.  Activities will include translating scientific information related to water quality, living resources, habitat management, human uses into targeted outreach materials, media campaigns, and citizen involvement activities and will assist with coordination of demonstration community restoration and monitoring programs.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with some course work in biological or physical sciences and additional experience/education in communications, journalism, or related field.  At least 3 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Master’s Degree preferred.  .  This job requires very strong writing skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize/organize multiple projects and tasks.

Job Location:  4172 Commanders Drive, Mobile, AL 

Closing Date:  December 2, 2011. A Sea Lab Employment Application may be downloaded from the DISL website (www.disl.org) or requested by phone, fax, or email. Return application along with cover letter, resume and three references to: Ms. Roberta Arena Swann, Director, or email rswann@mobilebaynep.com. Go to www.mobilebaynep.com for a more comprehensive job description.  The Mobile Bay National Estuary Program/Dauphin Island Sea Lab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. DISL does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.