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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='margin-left:3.0pt;margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:3.0pt;margin-bottom:.75pt'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>More jobs!</span></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>This week's openings:</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Fisheries Policy Specialist, Pacific Region, Environmental Defense Fund </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Catch Share Design Center Deputy Director<strong><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>, Environmental Defense Fund</span></strong></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Director of Education, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Congressional and Legislative Affairs Specialist, Department Of The Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Executive Director, MARACOOS</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Field Operations Coordinator, Coral Reef Alliance</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>LONG ISLAND SOUND PROGRAM DIRECTOR, Nature Conservancy </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Associate, Ocean Science Division, Pew Environment Group</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Marine Habitat Data Technician (Part-time for One Year), NOAA Fisheries</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Education Program Leader, Sea Grant</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Senior Consultant - Marine, ERM</span><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Senior Marine Biologist, HDR</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Super Science Fellowship - Southern Ocean Ecosystems, Australian Antarctic Division</span><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR (AMERICORPS JOB OPPORTUNITY), Port Townsend Marine Science Center</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>________________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Fisheries Policy Specialist, Pacific Region, Environmental Defense Fund </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>San Francisco, California</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>About the Organization</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, with programs from Boston to Beijing, has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships, and market-based approaches. You can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents, and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Fisheries Policy Specialist, Pacific Region</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>EDF's Oceans Program aims to promote and implement sustainable fishery management for the benefit of the resource, fishermen, and fishing communities. EDF currently seeks a Fisheries Policy Specialist to advance these goals in the Pacific Region. Specifically, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the successful design and implementation of the West Coast groundfish trawl rationalization program. The success of the program is important, not only for trawl fishermen and the fish species upon which they rely, but also for other fisheries that may look to the Pacific groundfish trawl program as a guide. The Fisheries Policy Specialist will be based in EDF|s San Francisco office and will work under the supervision of the West Coast Deputy Regional Director.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Primary Duties and Responsibilities</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>The Fisheries Policy Specialist, Pacific Region, will perform the following and other duties as assigned:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>* Facilitate the inclusion and thoughtful development of Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) trailing amendments such as modification of closed areas, development and establishment of cooperative fishing structures, and development of criteria for an adaptive management program¨ to ensure the rationalization program meets the triple bottom line.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>* Work with industry, fishery managers, and other stakeholders to streamline management costs and remove unnecessary regulatory artifacts of trip limit management from the Groundfish Fishery Management Plan.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>* Promote the development and use of excluder gear and other innovative fishing technology and practices to avoid unintended catch of constraining species and minimize bottom impacts.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>* Work with industry and certification/rating/eco-labeling agencies to enhance market opportunities where available.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>* Communicate EDF objectives and strategies to the industry, PFMC, and other parties.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>* Engage in legislative education and outreach efforts when required.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>* Build and maintain relationships with fishermen, regulators, legislators, and other parties.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>* Generally support the Pacific Ocean team|s goals and objectives in the region.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Qualifications</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>* 3+ years of related advocacy work experience</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>* Graduate degree or equivalent professional experience in science, policy, economics, or law in areas related to environmental or marine resources policy, aquatic sciences, environmental sciences, or related fields</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>* Strong understanding of state and federal policymaking and political processes</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>* Understanding of business, environmental, financial, scientific, and other issues related to creating and maintaining sustainable fisheries</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>* Demonstrated excellence in managing both people and projects</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>* Excellent analytic and written and oral communication skills</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>* Demonstrated ability to successfully negotiate alliances and broker consensus among disparate groups with, at times, conflicting priorities</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>* Ability to recognize and build on market and strategic opportunities</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>* Ability to work with a variety of parties, including government agencies, grassroots organizations, and private firms within strategic coalitions</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>* Demonstrated history as a self-starter with the ability to think strategically while effectively functioning as part of a larger program team</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Compensation and Benefits</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>EDF offers a benefits package and competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. Ideally, the Fisheries Policy Specialist will be able to start immediately. This position will be located in San Francisco, California.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>To Apply</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>The position will remain open until filled. Interested candidates should follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. CEA Recruiting is assisting EDF with this search. Please direct all applications and inquiries to CEA Recruiting.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.ceaconsulting.com/what/position_details.aspx?client=CEA&jobId=154" target="_blank">http://www.ceaconsulting.com/what/position_details.aspx?client=CEA&jobId=154</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer. EDF|s Diversity Mission Statement can be viewed at <a href="http://www.edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=48276" target="_blank">http://www.edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=48276</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>CEA Recruiting works with leading environmental nonprofits, foundations, and businesses to recruit top talent and design effective organizational staffing strategies. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.cearecruiting.com" target="_blank">www.cearecruiting.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>________________________________________________________________________________________</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Catch Share Design Center Deputy Director<strong><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>, Environmental Defense Fund</span></strong></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black;font-weight:normal'>San Francisco, CA, or Washington, DC</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black;font-weight:normal'>About the Organization</span></u></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, with programs from Boston to Beijing, has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships, and market-based approaches. You can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents, and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline'><strong><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black;font-weight:normal'>Catch Share Design Center Deputy Director</span></u></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>EDF's Catch Share Design Center (CSDC) provides cutting edge tools and information to fishery managers, fishermen, and other interested stakeholders in order to advance the development and implementation of catch share programs worldwide. The CSDC Deputy Director will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that advance these goals both directly and through the work of the Oceans Program's regional teams, including those in Latin America and Europe. The CSDC Deputy Director will also have primary responsibility for managing the team's operations. The CSDC Deputy Director reports to the CSDC Director.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u>Primary Duties and Responsibilities</u><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>The CSDC Deputy Director will perform the following and other duties as assigned:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l31 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Build alliances with a diverse array of stakeholders, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in particular, to further the goals of the Center. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l31 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Manage the work of a cadre of key consultants to achieve program goals. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l31 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Communicate with media, policymakers and various stakeholders to build understanding of catch shares. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l31 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Work with the CSDC Director to coordinate the activities of academic scientists, policy experts, and others recruited to assist in solving complex catch share design problems. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l31 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Assist in the preparation of grant proposals and reports to funders and EDF leadership. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l31 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Take primary responsibility for day to day operations for the team. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l31 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Coordinate closely on behalf of the Design Center team with the National Policy Program Manager regarding project management issues, plans, and activities. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l31 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Enhance communications and coordination within the team and maximize the efficiency of operational support. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l31 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Working closely with the National Policy Program Manager, review and update as necessary the budget and strategic planning documents and work plans for all major program initiatives in the Design Center. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l31 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Travel up to 30%.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black;font-weight:normal'>Qualifications</span></u></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Advanced degree, or equivalent professional experience, in science, policy, economics, or law in areas related to environmental or marine resources policy, aquatic sciences, environmental sciences or related fields <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>5+ years of related advocacy work experience <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>A strong understanding of state and federal policymaking processes with a proven track record of building alliances and working with policymakers <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Demonstrated analytic skills and ability to perform rigorous analysis in support of highly visible work <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Demonstrated ability to effectively manage projects and a growing program and staff <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>A collaborative leadership style, with proven ability to empower and inspire staff and encourage staff development <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Demonstrated strategic planning experience <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Excellent communication skills both written and verbal <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Demonstrated experience building and maintaining effective relationships with external partners, including government agencies, grassroots organizations, and members of strategic coalitions <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:windowtext'>Demonstrated negotiation skills with ability to garner consensus between disparate groups with conflicting priorities</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black;font-weight:normal'>Preferred Qualifications</span></u></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Deep knowledge of catch share programs (domestic or international) from theory through implementation <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Understanding of the business, environmental, scientific, and other issues related to creating and maintaining sustainable fisheries <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Experience with markets for environmental commodities other than fish (e.g., carbon or water markets)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:40.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black;font-weight:normal'>Compensation and Benefits</span></u></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>EDF offers a benefits package and competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. Ideally, the CSDC Deputy Director will be able to start immediately. This position will be located in San Francisco, CA, or Washington, DC.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black;font-weight:normal'>To Apply</span></u></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><a name="OLE_LINK1"></a><a name="OLE_LINK2"></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>To be considered for this position, interested candidates must click "Apply" above to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> CEA Recruiting is assisting EDF with their search for the Deputy Director. </span>Please direct all applications and inquiries to CEA Recruiting. This position will remain open until filled.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer. EDF's Diversity Mission Statement can be viewed at <a href="http://www.edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=48276" target="_blank">http://www.edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=48276</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>CEA Recruiting works with leading environmental nonprofits, foundations, and businesses to recruit top talent and design effective organizational staffing strategies. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.cearecruiting.com/" target="_blank">www.cearecruiting.com</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>________________________________________________________________________________________</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Director of Education, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Norwalk, CT<br><br>The Maritime Aquarium is the second-largest cultural institution in Connecticut. At a time of institutional renewal, the Aquarium seeks a senior executive to strengthen and grow an already distinguished science education program for students and visitors. Reporting to the Aquarium President, the Director supervises a department of 4 full-time and 30 part-time marine science and environmental educators who provide a wide spectrum of programs, including guided aquarium tours, inquiry-based classes and outreach programs, field experiences, and in-depth, multi-year school partnerships. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in relevant field, 10 years progressive experience in an informal education setting and demonstrated management, program-building and fundraising skills. Multi -cultural and multilingual experience a plus. Competitive salary and superior benefits package. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>For full position description, visit www.maritimeaquarium.org<<a href="http://www.maritimeaquarium.org/" target="_blank">http://www.maritimeaquarium.org</a>>. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Please send cover letter and resume to Jennifer Herring. President and CEO at <a href="mailto:jherring@maritimeaquarium.org">jherring@maritimeaquarium.org</a>. Closes July 31, 2011.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>________________________________________________________________________________________</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Congressional and Legislative Affairs Specialist, Department Of The Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Arlington, VA</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Job Announcement Number: R9-11-488661-AR </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>OPEN PERIOD: Monday, June 13, 2011 to Monday, June 27, 2011</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>This position is located within the Division of Congressional and Legislative Affairs, under the Assistant Director for External Affairs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>The Division of Congressional and Legislative Affairs is the focal point for Federal legislative activities of interest to the Service. The Division is responsible for ensuring the effective interchange for information between Congress and the Service consistent with the policies of the Service.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>You will be responsible for performing the following duties:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Coordinate and actively engages in Service preparations for Congressional hearings on legislative proposals and oversight on existing Service authorities.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Coordinate the development of Service policy on legislation and on legislative policy statements by other agencies on issues of interest to the Service. Coordinate the submission of legislative proposals by the Service.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Represent the Service at meetings with the Department, OMB, other agencies, Members of Congress, and Congressional staff on issues concerning legislative or regulatory matters impacting Service programs and activities.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Keep other Service and Departmental offices advised of Congressional affairs related to their responsibilities, and of legislative policy-making procedures of the Service and the Department.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Develop and maintains liaison with Members of Congress, congressional staff, congressional committee staffs, other federal agencies and outside organizations to identify opportunities to increase effectiveness of Service and Service-related Departmental programs and policies.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Respond to inquiries and requests from other Service and Departmental offices, other departments and agencies, outside organizations, and the general public for information on legislation related to Service authorities and programs.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Status (MP) <br><br><a href="http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=100153629&JobTitle=Congressional+and+Legislative+Affairs+Specialist&q=488631&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=Y&FedPub=Y&x=36&y=13&pg=1&re=0&AVSDM=2011-06-13+06:37:00" target="_blank">http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=100153629&JobTitle=Congressional+and+Legislative+Affairs+Specialist&q=488631&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=Y&FedPub=Y&x=36&y=13&pg=1&re=0&AVSDM=2011-06-13+06%3a37%3a00</a> <br><br><br>All Sources (DEU) <br><br><a href="http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=100153647&JobTitle=Congressional+and+Legislative+Affairs+Specialist&q=488631&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=Y&FedPub=Y&x=36&y=13&pg=1&re=0&AVSDM=2011-06-13+06%3a39%3a00" target="_blank">http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=100153647&JobTitle=Congressional+and+Legislative+Affairs+Specialist&q=488631&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=Y&FedPub=Y&x=36&y=13&pg=1&re=0&AVSDM=2011-06-13+06%3a39%3a00</a> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>________________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Executive Director, MARACOOS</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Newark, DE</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>The Mid-Atlantic Regional Association Coastal Ocean Observing System (MARACOOS), a regional non-profit organization seeks a dynamic leader to serve as Executive Director. The MARACOOS mission-to "seek, discover, share, and apply new knowledge and understanding of our coastal ocean"-is supported by its growing and maturing operational regional ocean observing network in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black;font-weight:normal'>Job Description:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> The Executive Director leads the operational aspects of the organization, under the guidance of the MARACOOS Board of Directors, which establishes the strategic and business plans. The successful candidate will provide regional association leadership consistent with Board-defined operational goals. Responsibilities include serving as principal spokesperson for MARACOOS, overseeing fundraising activities, providing leadership and guidance in the development and implementation of programs that are targeted to engage prospective users, and serving as primary liaison to the Board of Directors. Frequent travel will be required.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black;font-weight:normal'>Required Expertise and Skills:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'><br></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>The successful candidate must:</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Be able to expand ongoing partnerships and develop MARACOOS as a relevant center of ocean observing expertise and a competitive Regional Association;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Be experienced in managing staff;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Have fundraising skills including foundation and government grants as well as corporate and private donations;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Be able to work effectively with the Board of Directors as well as with members, government and private funding organizations, other organizations as appropriate, elected officials, agency staff, and scientists;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Be able to maintain and augment an active dialogue with representatives of the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), other Federal agencies, and other Regional Associations through the National Federation of Regional Associations (NFRA) to ensure that MARACOOS protocols for governance, information management and delivery, and administration are consistent with those being established at the national and regional level;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Possess excellent speaking, writing, computer, and presentation skills;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Have successful experience in a relevant scientific or management discipline (e.g., as a principal scientist, program manager, etc.);</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Have a sufficient understanding of ocean observing technologies, infrastructure, and systems so as to be able to manage and expand MARACOOS;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Be flexible to travel and represent MARACOOS at state, regional, and National meetings and venues.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'><br></span><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black;font-weight:normal'>Qualifications</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>The successful candidate must have:</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>A Masters degree and/or equivalent experience with at least 5 years in increasingly responsible positions. An advanced degree in Marine Sciences or Business or related disciplines is preferable;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Experience with and understanding of Integrated Ocean Observing Systems (IOOS) and the governance, technical, and operational roles and goals of Regional Associations;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Experience with fundraising; preferably with "non-traditional" sources (e.g. foundations, business and industry, etc.).</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black;font-weight:normal'>Salary range: </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Commensurate with experience.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black;font-weight:normal'>Position funding:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> Funding is available for 12 months with the anticipation of additional funding which will extend the position to 2016. Continued employment in the position will be contingent on individual performance and the successful growth and evolution of MARACOOS funding.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black;font-weight:normal'>Application Date:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> Until vacancy is filled</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black;font-weight:normal'>To apply:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> Please submit cover letter addressing skills and qualifications, curriculum vitae, and a list of three professional references (name, title, address, and phone number) to:<br><em><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Dr. Carolyn Thoroughgood</span></em></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'><br></span><em><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>University of Delaware</span></em><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><br><em><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>15 Innovation Way</span></em><br><em><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Newark, DE 19807</span></em><br><em><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Attn: MARACOOS</span></em></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:blue'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>________________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Field Operations Coordinator, Coral Reef Alliance</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>San Francisco, CA<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>The Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) is an international, non-profit, member-supported organization dedicated to uniting communities to save coral reefs. CORAL is based in San Francisco and employs field staff in a number of coral reef destinations. CORAL works to build sustainable coral reef destinations by enhancing the conservation management of marine managed areas, fostering best environmental practices in the tourism sector, and building communities' understanding and stewardship of their reefs. Entering its 18th year of conservation implementation, CORAL has set an aggressive vision for growth and increased conservation action throughout this decade to meet the serious global threats affecting coral reef ecosystems and the human communities they support.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l27 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>This is a full-time, salaried, benefited position, based in San Francisco, CA, USA<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l17 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Approximately 15% time is required for domestic and international travel to the regions in which we operate. The candidate must possess the necessary permits required to work in the USA, as well as the necessary passport/visas required for international travel.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Position Objectives and Principle Responsibilities</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l35 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Coordinate and track progress of field activities required for the multiple projects within the Coral Reef Sustainable Destinations global strategy;<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l12 level1 lfo7'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Provide critical knowledge to Field Staff and enable them to fully and autonomously utilize CORAL's tools and services in achieving conservation outcomes;<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l14 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Offer technical assistance and capacity development to CORAL's site-based Regional and Field Managers to advance CORAL's strategies;<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l34 level1 lfo9'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Ensure that conservation activities are carried out within the scope, timeframe, and budgets of CORAL's site-specific five-year strategic plans;<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l33 level1 lfo10'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Assist Field Managers with expenditure tracking to ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget;<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo11'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Help facilitate communication between CORAL Field Managers and other CORAL staff (including Conservation Programs, Administration, Development, Foundations Relations, and Communications Departments) and external groups (including NGO and government partners);<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l26 level1 lfo12'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Assist Conservation Programs Director and Finance Director in monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of field-based conservation strategies being implemented under funded projects and against the site-specific CORAL five-year strategic plans;<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l29 level1 lfo13'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Work with the CORAL Regional and Field Managers to achieve the vision and goals of their five-year strategic plans. Help achieve and monitor progress against conservation strategies;<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l24 level1 lfo14'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Ensure timeliness and quality of reporting by maintaining a database of reporting deadlines and assisting the Conservation Programs Director and Foundation and Grants Associate in writing narrative and financial reports;<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo15'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Assist with efforts to secure additional funding for the field projects by participating in project fundraising activities with the Conservation Programs Director and Foundation and Grants Associate in San Francisco.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l32 level1 lfo16'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Liaising with CORAL Regional and Country Managers;<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l15 level1 lfo17'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Providing technical guidance on the implementation of the project management software Miradi<sup>TM</sup>;<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo18'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Assisting with data entry and writing of reports/publications;<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo19'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Conducting site visits to ground-truth progress and results;<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l21 level1 lfo20'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Providing mentorship to junior Conservation Programs staff in HQ office and any outside volunteers;<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l22 level1 lfo21'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Providing communications support;<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l18 level1 lfo22'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Identifying ongoing skills development opportunities for field staff in statistical tools and writing;<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l36 level1 lfo23'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Facilitating bi-weekly field staff Skype/phone meetings and communicating outcomes to appropriate HQ staff.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>CORAL is seeking an independent, highly autonomous individual who can also be an effective and supportive cooperative participant in staff and program team meetings, help set organizational goals and milestones, and provide updates on progress of work. The successful applicant will be very personable, with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals through all levels of the conservation community. He/she will participate in other projects as necessary to facilitate fulfillment of organization goals.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Qualifications</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l25 level1 lfo24'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>A master's (preferred) or bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Management or the equivalent, or Natural/Environmental Sciences (with strong background in field work), plus at least 5 years experience in program management<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l23 level1 lfo25'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Experience managing multifaceted projects, budgets, and staff<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l11 level1 lfo26'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Strong organizational and communication skills<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l20 level1 lfo27'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Commitment to biodiversity conservation and to the mission of the Coral Reef Alliance<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo28'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Familiarity with marine conservation issues in the Caribbean, Pacific, Indo-Pacific, or Indian Ocean highly beneficial<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo29'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Experience with non-government organizations strongly preferred<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo30'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Analytical thinker/strategic planner<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l28 level1 lfo31'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Scuba diving experience desirable<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo32'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Fluency in Spanish or French desirable<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l30 level1 lfo33'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Good sense of humor<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Physical Demands</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><br>Candidate must have the ability to communicate via voice telephone, read and understand written communication, and generate written communication manually and using a computer. Candidate must also have the ability to sit at a desk for 2-3 hours at a time, lift and move documents, and supplies not to exceed 25 lbs., and bend to file and retrieve documents.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Reports to: Conservation Programs Director<br>SALARY: D.O.E.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Application</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><br>To apply for this position, please send a resume and letter of interest to Terri Young: <a href="mailto:tyoung@coral.org"><span style='color:#295EBE;text-decoration:none'>tyoung@coral.org</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>________________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span class=pseditboxdisponly1><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>LONG ISLAND SOUND PROGRAM DIRECTOR, Nature Conservancy </span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span class=pseditboxdisponly1><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>New Haven, CT</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>ABOUT US</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>The Nature Conservancy is the world's leading conservation organization, working in all 50 states and more than 33 countries. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>The Long Island Sound Program Director is responsible for The Nature Conservancy's engagement in marine and coastal conservation in Long Island Sound. This program area crosses multiple TNC state operating units, including Connecticut and New York. The Program Director will work closely with government agencies and other partners to build support and promote policies for the protection and management of Long Island Sound. He/She will engage relevant local communities, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations by developing multi-faceted, ecosystem-based collaborative initiatives. The Program Director will strengthen The Nature Conservancy's scientific knowledge of estuarine ecosystems and contribute to the Conservancy's global and regional marine conservation goals by coordinating with conservation and policy staff across the organization. <br><br>The Program Director will: <br>. serve as the program's primary contact and represent the face of the program to internal and external audiences; <br>. communicate regularly with a multi-chapter team of staff and trustees in all three state chapters, the Eastern US Conservation Division, and the TNC global marine program to develop, guide, measure, and refine progress on strategic and annual plans and budgets for the marine conservation program; <br>. communicate regularly and effectively with a wide variety of people with different backgrounds and perspectives, developing and strengthening working relationships with local stakeholders, state and federal government agencies, and other potential partners to develop collaborations that advance conservation actions related to marine conservation goals; <br>. serve as a spokesperson for The Nature Conservancy by articulating the purpose and importance of (and progress toward) marine conservation goals to potential partners and the general public through written communications, public speaking engagements, field trips, and participation in relevant conferences and workshops; <br><br>. coordinate and facilitate the activities of chapter staff, contractors, interns, volunteers and public and private partners (as needed) in the research, planning, and implementation of priority conservation strategies to conserve the biodiversity of Long Island Sound; <br>. recognize and develop new opportunities to advance program goals, promoting and garnering support for ecologically sound marine practices in Long Island Sound; <br>. develop sound practices for evaluating success towards conservation goals; <br><br>. identify fundable projects, develop proposals, and successfully secure funding through grants and private donors, working closely with members of the Philanthropy department on presentations and asks; <br><br>. contribute to overall chapter goals by participating regularly in TNC-wide activities, including staff meetings, training sessions, annual meetings; and field trips; <br>. perform other duties as assigned. <br><br>The Program Director will immediately play a central role in the following active projects: <br>. Long Island Sound Conservation Action Planning (CAP) <br>. Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) and the Long Island Sound Ecological Assessment (LISEA) <br>. Seagrass Research <br>. Climate Change Adaptation and Coastal Resilience <br>. Providing oversight and guidance to stewardship staff for submerged-land management and shellfish conservation (CT Only) <br><br>The Director should possess strong project management skills and be able to motivate and guide teams, often without direct authority over staff. The ability to think strategically and form/manage strategic partnerships will be critical. Experience with policy development and a familiarity with the legal and regulatory environment is strongly preferred, as is an understanding of fisheries and coastal habitats. <br><br>The Program Director will be supervised by the CT Chapter State Director (in conjunction with the Long Island Chapter Director).</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: <br>. BA/BS degree and 5 years experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience. <br>. Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including staffing, workloads, and finances under deadlines. <br>. Experience in written and verbal communication. <br>. Supervisory experience.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with the Conservancy's Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." Please see further details in the Auto Safety Program document available at www.nature.org/careers. <br><br>Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: <br>. BA/BS or advanced degree in field relevant to marine/coastal science and marine/coastal resource conservation AND at least 5 years on-the-ground experience in marine resource commerce, management, policy, planning, and/or coastal community action; OR equivalent combination of education and experience. <br>. Demonstrated experience influencing, developing, and implementing conservation policy and plans. <br>. Familiarity with marine resource conservation, harvesting, and management issues, as well as familiarity with (or demonstrated ability to quickly learn) the institutional, cultural, and ecological aspects of the marine environment of the Long Island Sound and New York Bight. <br>. Experience developing practical applications of scientific concepts and technical innovations for conservation purposes. <br>. Knowledge of methods and standards of biodiversity information systems and initiatives. <br>. Ability to motivate team members, set goals, and lead efforts. <br>. Experience delivering practical, adaptable products and services to customers. <br>. Knowledge of politics and society with respect to environmental affairs. <br>. Ability to manage time and diverse activities under deadlines while delivering quality results. <br>. Ability to communicate clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages. <br>. Demonstrated experience in fundraising. <br>. Successful experience in developing, directing, and managing multiple projects. <br>. Demonstrated supervisory experience, including the ability to motivate, lead, set objectives, and manage performance. <br>. Successful experience in partnership development (partners, community, government, etc); politically savvy. <br>. Proven interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. <br><br>COMPLEXITY/PROBLEM SOLVING: <br>. Diagnoses complex problems and identifies creative solutions. <br>. Interprets guidelines, evaluates information, and modifies processes to adapt to changing circumstances. <br>. Manages and prioritizes tasks from multiple sources. <br>. Designs, implements, and directs complex and diverse projects (encompassing multiple programs) and coordinates the work of other professionals, both inside and outside the organization. Incorporates cross-disciplinary knowledge to support program objectives. <br>. Negotiates complex agreements, sometimes in political environments. <br>. Develops and implements creative ideas to improve overall performance in conservation strategies. <br>. Formulates, evaluates, and decides broad organizational policies and long-term programs. <br><br>DISCRETION/LATITUDE/DECISION-MAKING: <br>. Ensures program accountability and legal compliance. <br>. Assesses the potential impact of decisions on colleagues' work, public image, scientific credibility, and financial and legal standings. <br>. Makes decisions based on incomplete or ambiguous information and accepts associated risks. <br>. Makes independent strategic decisions frequently based on analysis, experience, and judgment. <br><br>RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT - FINANCIAL AND SUPERVISORY: <br>. Responsible for operating within budget guidelines to ensure sound financial performance. Develops and administers departmental budget and has authority to modify budget based on changing circumstances. <br>. Establishes and maintains optimal standards of performance for the department or program while controlling costs and administering budgets. <br>. Responsible for ensuring that public and private funds are raised to meet program needs. <br>. Develops long-term strategies and achieves strategic goals and objectives. <br>. Builds cooperation from outside parties to accomplish program goals. <br><br>COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS: <br>. Builds cooperative relationships and collaborates with diverse groups, including land owners, conservation partners, government officials, donors, board members, and the general public, to recruit support for the Conservancy and publicize Conservancy efforts. <br>. Commands attention, changes tactics midstream as necessary, and manages group processes during presentations or discussions. <br>. May speak with and in front of varied audiences on scientific topics and the Conservancy's mission. <br>. Requires the ability to establish excellent working relationships with outside partners, state/local/federal agencies, land managers, private landowners, and the academic community. <br>. Must be able to work effectively in high-tension situations and maintain composure under pressure. Diffuses high-tension situations comfortably. <br>. Must be able to work and communicate effectively with a diverse group of people, including scientists, preserve staff, and others, providing and obtaining needed information. <br>. Must be able to articulate lessons learned regarding conservation initiative successes and failures. <br>. Must be able to simplify and explain complex scientific data to general audiences. <br><br>WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: <br>The Long Island Sound Program Director may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. These conditions may: <br>. require occasional physical exertion and/or muscular strain; <br>. present occasional possibility of injury; <br>. require long hours in isolated settings. <br><br>This position may also: <br>. require frequent travel domestically and/or internationally; <br>. require evening and weekend hours.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>BENEFITS</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>HOW TO APPLY</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>To apply to position number 13347, submit resume and cover letter as one document. <br></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><a href="http://careers.nature.org/psp/P89HTNC_APP/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL" target="_blank"><span style='color:purple'>http://careers.nature.org/psp/P89HTNC_APP/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><br>Failure to complete all of the required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration. The information entered in the education and work experience sections are auto screened by the system based on the basic qualifications of the position. <br><br>You must click submit to apply for the position. Click save if you want to be able to return to your application and submit it later. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>EOE STATEMENT</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>________________________________________________________________________________________</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Associate, Ocean Science Division, Pew Environment Group</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Washington, DC</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Overview</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>The Pew Charitable Trusts is driven by the power of knowledge to solve today's most challenging problems. Pew applies a rigorous, analytical approach to improve public policy, inform the public and stimulate civic life.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>The mission of The Pew Environment Group is to promote policies and practices that protect the global environment, preserve healthy forests and marine ecosystems. For the past two decades, the Environment group has been a major force in driving conservation policy in the United States, and increasingly internationally. The group's work is focused on reducing the scope and severity of three major global environmental problems:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo34'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Transition to a clean energy economy from one based primarily on the burning of fossil fuels. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo34'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>The erosion of large wilderness ecosystems that contain a great part of the world's remaining biodiversity; and, <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo34'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>The destruction of the world's marine environment, with a particular emphasis on global fisheries.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>The Pew Environment Group's Ocean Science Division (OSD) works to generate and synthesize scientific research to inform marine conservation policy and frame solutions to global ocean problems. The Division's projects include multiyear research projects funded in large part through the Lenfest Ocean Program, and shorter term analyses and syntheses designed to inform specific policy questions. Developing materials which clearly explain technical results to non-scientific audiences is a significant component of the Division's work.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>The associate<strong><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'> </span></strong>has significant responsibility for several important OSD activities involving preparation and coordination of materials. These responsibilities include coordinating the development and implementation of research grants and contracts for OSD, including for the Lenfest Ocean Program, and preparing for publication selected research summaries, reports and other scientific materials. This position will work in close coordination with OSD staff, as well as other Pew staff members, on management, administrative and conservation policy tasks.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Responsibilities</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>:</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l19 level1 lfo35'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Coordinate the development and implementation of grants and contracts for OSD projects. Work with OSD staff to develop terms of reference and work plans, work closely with contractors and grantees, manage the approval process with other units of the Trusts and monitor implementation of grants and contracts; <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l19 level1 lfo35'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Monitor, review and evaluate budgets and programmatic and financial reports for OSD, in close consultation with senior OSD staff; <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l19 level1 lfo35'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Work with OSD staff, as well as with researchers, design consultants and other PEG staff, to refine concepts for research syntheses, fact sheets and other selected written materials. Help prepare and develop these materials by drafting, revising and proof-reading text. Work with OSD staff to conceptualize infographics and subsequently coordinate development with design consultants; <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l19 level1 lfo35'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Coordinate review and production of selected OSD print and web-based materials. Manage review by PEG and external experts as well as publication logistics such as print quantity, shipping and timing; <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l19 level1 lfo35'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Develop and maintain a general knowledge of issues related to the marine environment in order to place research grants, contracts, and publications in the relevant policy and scientific context.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Requirements</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>:</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo36'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Keen attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Able to balance multiple priorities, organize time and identify resources for projects;<strong><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'> </span></strong> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo36'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Excellent written and oral communications skills, including an ease in briefly summarizing the essence of scientific issues. Demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively; <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo36'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Strong interpersonal skills; energetic, articulate and self-assured. Ability to develop productive relationships with consultants, other funders and grantees; <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo36'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Excellent project management skills; able to establish and implement systems to ensure the successful completion of projects. Ability to create and maintain files, recording systems and communication protocols, as well as to analyze budgetary information;<strong><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'> </span></strong> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo36'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Flexibility to work as part of a team or independently to meet goals. Is self-directed and accepts full responsibility for completing assignments and resolving issues. Ability to think proactively, take initiative and see tasks through to completion with appropriate follow-up; <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo36'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Undergraduate degree required and three years of professional experience in the environmental and public policy arena. Some background in marine issues preferred. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Compensation: </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including a generous 401(k) plan, four weeks paid vacation and flexible benefits.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Travel: </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Occasional domestic and international travel. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>To apply: <a href="https://jobs-pct.icims.com/jobs/2545/job" target="_blank"><span style='color:purple'>https://jobs-pct.icims.com/jobs/2545/job</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>________________________________________________________________________________________</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Marine Habitat Data Technician (Part-time for One Year), NOAA Fisheries</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Charleston, SC <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG) (www.imsg.com) is looking to hire a Marine Habitat Data Technician to work at the Southeast Regional Office (SER) of the NOAA Fisheries Service, Habitat Conservation Division (HCD). This is a temporary position (20 hours per week) for a one year term. The position will be based in Charleston SC. Overnight travel may be required for this position. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>HCD administers several programs for SER, including essential fish habitat consultations under the Magnuson-Stevens Act, diadromous fish conservation and restoration under the Federal Power Act, and marsh and barrier island restoration under the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act. Through these core programs work is conducted with dozens of partners, including non-governmental organization, states, Tribes, state governmental agencies, and other Federal agencies, to collaboratively provide technical expertise needed to conserve and restore our coastal and marine environments. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Under the Federal Power Act and Energy Policy Act, SER HCD works with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue prescriptions for fishways at hydroelectric facilities. These prescriptions are part of licenses FERC issues for the hydropower facilities. In addition to these prescriptions, SER BCD recommends other license terms and conditions designed to protect habitat used by diadromous fish during their spawning, maturation, or migration. In addition to leading coordination with FERC and hydropower companies, the hydropower staff will also work with the NOAA Restoration Center to ensure efforts to remove dams under the Open Rivers Initiative, Community-based Restoration Program, and regional partnerships established under the National Fish Habitat Program are coordinated with larger projects licensed by FERC. Dams removed under these initiatives tend to be located lower within watersheds than the hydropower facilities licensed by FERC, and many of these smaller dams impound tidal creeks. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Duties: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>. Review and update, as needed, SER HCD's database of 500 large dams in the region to ensure license dates, projects names, and locations as well as reflect the most recently available data from FERC and well as the status of diadromous fish populations and efforts by states to manage these fish (due August 31, 2011). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>. Develop a strategy for prioritizing efforts to restore fish passage at smaller dams (i.e. non-federal dams that are not licensed by FERC (due December 31, 2011). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>. Develop a database and support GIS data layers showing results of prioritization recommendations for small dams in South Carolina and North Carolina (due March 31, 2012). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>. Develop a database and supporting GIS data layers showing results of prioritization recommendations for small dams in Georgia (due May 31, 2012). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>. Review and update, as needed, SER HCD's consultation database for approximately 2000 projects along the South Atlantic coast and Caribbean. Time period for the projects is FY2010 (due August 31, 2011) and FY2011 (due October 31, 2011). This task also includes supporting GIS data layers. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>. Represent SER HCD in meeting with partners that contribute to or make use of the above databases. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>. Assist SER HCD staff with various tasks related to development of GIS data layers, project tracking, and examination of impacts from development projects on estuarine and marine habitat. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Qualifications: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>* Experience manipulating and managing large datasets with MS Access and MS Excel. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>* Experience using Arc GIS to prepare maps and run spatial queries of large databases. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>* Experience preparing written technical reports. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>* Knowledge of riverine or coastal ecosystems and how they are affected by development. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>To Apply: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Please submit your resume, the contact information for three (3) references, your salary requirements and a cover letter explaining how your qualifications meet the requirements of the position to jobs@imsg.com with the following subject line: NOA11020 - Marine Habitat Data Technician. The salary range for this position is $30-35k. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>IMSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Veteran Friendly. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>________________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Education Program Leader, Sea Grant</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Newport, OR</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Oregon State University Sea Grant is recruiting for a 12-month, full time fixed-term Sea Grant Extension Education Program Leader. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>This position </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>provides program leadership, development, and management of Oregon Sea Grants (OSG) marine education programs and visitor services at the Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) Visitor Center in Newport, Oregon. As an integrated element of OSG this position is responsible for the development and management of the HMSC Visitor Center, bookstore, visitor services, K-12 education leading learning development, public programming, and aquarium support. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in education and no less than 3 years leadership and management of informal science education programs, projects and facilities housing public exhibits. Demonstrated success in grant writing, resource and partnership development, supervising and motivating staff, building teams, and promoting and enhancing diversity. Salary commensurate to education and experience.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A;letter-spacing:-.15pt'>To review complete posting and to apply, go to <a href="http://oregonstate.edu/jobs" target="_blank">http://oregonstate.edu/jobs</a> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Posting Number: 0007439 Closing Date: 07/10/2011. OSU is an AA/EOE.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>________________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:red'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Senior Consultant - Marine, ERM</span><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Hong Kong<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>ERM </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>HONG KONG seeks an exceptional individual to join as a Senior Consultant in our Marine Sciences<span style='color:black'> team in Hong Kong. The role will be specifically to take a lead sourcing and managing marine related Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) projects throughout Asia Pacific. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>THE CANDIDATE:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic and energetic; they will be persuasive communicators (both verbal and written) who are comfortable in dealing with management and operators at all levels. You must have a passion for marine environmental science and have a background in impact assessment (EIA). You will have the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of projects in the marine environment including baseline and monitoring, impact assessment and strategic development studies. Experience should ideally include working on environmental projects for the oil and gas, power or mining industries. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>REQUIREMENTS:</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l16 level1 lfo37'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Candidates should have a postgraduate qualification, preferably PhD, in Marine Ecology, Oceanography, Marine Science or Coastal Engineering; <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l16 level1 lfo37'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Understanding of marine and coastal ecosystems, their threats, coastal management issues, and strategies for their conservation would be an advantage; <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l16 level1 lfo37'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>At least 5 years experience in environmental consultancy or environment focused non-governmental organisations is essential; <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l16 level1 lfo37'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Demonstrable EIA project management experience, preferably on projects related to international financing would be considered a benefit; <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l16 level1 lfo37'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Strong communication and presentation skills and ability to work in a team is essential; <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l16 level1 lfo37'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Excellent report writing skills. Fluency in both written and spoken English is a fundamental requirement. Chinese or other language of the Asia Pacific region is considered advantageous.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black;font-weight:normal'>Your desire and ability to work as part of a team and take ownership of your work will see you thrive within your role. If you are interested in growing your career in a challenging, innovative and supportive working environment and believe you have the drive and ability to match ours, apply including a cover letter, and apply today using the links below.</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black;font-weight:normal'><a href="http://tbe.taleo.net/NA9/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ERMGINC&cws=1&rid=5133" target="_blank">http://tbe.taleo.net/NA9/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ERMGINC&cws=1&rid=5133</a></span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><em><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black;font-style:normal'>Only short listed candidates will be contacted.</span></em><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>________________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Senior Marine Biologist, HDR</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Santa Cruz, CA</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Description</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>HDR is seeking qualified applicants for a Senior Marine Biologist position, to be based in Santa Cruz. The ideal candidate will have marine protected species and NEPA expertise. This position will include:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><br>(1) The preparation of environmental documents and contract reports; <br>(2) Directly responsible for, partnering, or assisting in all aspects of the planning, design, coordination, implementation, and reporting of marine vertebrate research and management projects in California, and as necessary, other locales;<br>(3) Serve as project leader or assist the project leader for complex biological and ecological studies throughout California and other locales as needed to assess the status of populations and habitats and improve conservation of marine wildlife populations through enhanced understanding of their biology, ecology, behavior, population dynamics, habitats, movements and trophic links;<br>(4) Participation in marine wildlife monitoring and mitigation efforts in the California, and as necessary, other locales;<br>(5) Leadership and coordination in developing new service/research opportunities with existing clients as well as new clients;<br>(5) Publishing scientific results in scientific [peer-reviewed] journals.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><br>Requirements</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Masters degree (MS) in Biology or related field. PhD preferred.<br>6 + years minimum experience managing biological/environmental projects.<br>Proficiency with Microsoft Office<br>Strong oral and written communication skills.<br>Leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><br>Travel requirements may vary during any given period and flexibility in meeting travel needs is a requirement.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'><a href="http://www.hdrinc.com/careers" target="_blank">http://www.hdrinc.com/careers</a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>________________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Super Science Fellowship - Southern Ocean Ecosystems, Australian Antarctic Division</span><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Tasmania, Australia</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Southern Ocean Ecosystems</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>APS Level 6</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Non-ongoing full-time (approximately 3 years)</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Salary: $70,446 - $78,675 pa</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Duties: </span></strong><span class=apple-converted-space><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>The Australian Antarctic Division in conjunction with Macquarie University and the University of Tasmania are seeking to appoint a Super Science Fellow to quantitatively investigate the ecosystem linkages in the Southern Ocean, focussing on the trophic pathways that link primary and secondary production to vertebrates.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Applications together with the<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="http://www.antarctica.gov.au/__data/assets/word_doc/0008/21041/application-cover-sheet.doc" target="_blank">Application Cover Sheet</a><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>and a<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><strong><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>current Curriculum Vitae</span></strong><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>should be forwarded via email to<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="mailto:recruitment@aad.gov.au">recruitment@aad.gov.au</a>. You should ensure that you provide sufficient information relevant to the advertised<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="http://www.antarctica.gov.au/jobs/vacancies/super-science-fellowship/pn-80000098-super-science-fellowship" target="_blank">selection criteria</a> (http://www.antarctica.gov.au/jobs/vacancies/super-science-fellowship/pn-80000098-super-science-fellowship).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Closing Date:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> 1 July 2011<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Contact Officer:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Dr Nick Gales - (03) 6232 3437 or email<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="mailto:nick.gales@aad.gov.au">nick.gales@aad.gov.au</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ecxmsonormal style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Note:</span></strong><span class=apple-converted-space><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Applications will not be acknowledged. Engagement may be subject to conditions including probation, qualifications, health and security/character clearance requirements. Applications from persons who are not Australian citizens will usually only be considered where there are no suitable applicants. A relocation allowance may be payable where the successful candidate is required to relocate to Southern Tasmania.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>________________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR (AMERICORPS JOB OPPORTUNITY), Port Townsend Marine Science Center</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Port Townsend, WA</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Join our fast-paced, fun organization and support our mission of marine and shoreline education and conservation!</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>The Port Townsend Marine Science Center is seeking two Environmental Educators for 10 ½ month positions starting October 1, 2011. Positions are sponsored by the Washington Service Corps AmeriCorps program.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>PTMSC facilities, located in Fort Worden State Park, include a Marine Exhibit of live, near shore animals and plants and a Natural History Exhibit featuring shorelines, past and present, with an emphasis on geology. Learn more at <a href="http://www.ptmsc.org/" target="_blank">ptmsc.org</a> and <a href="http://ptmarinesciencecenter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">ptmarinesciencecenter.blogspot.com</a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>DUTIES <br>Both positions will: </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Work with & train volunteers to assist in the care of animals and exhibits</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Maintain the Marine and Natural History Exhibits, keeping exhibits and tanks clean</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Serve on the PTMSC education team, leading school programs in the exhibits, labs & in the field</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Work with the public, leading interpretive programs & informal tours</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Develop education curriculum for school groups and the general public</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Coordinate training programs for staff and volunteers</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Work in our gift shop</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:12.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'> <o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>MEMBER ASSIGNMENT <br>In addition to sharing the above duties, each Environmental Educator will be assigned an area of responsibility: </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Marine Education Assistant:</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Will support the</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'> collections and events in both exhibits, with an emphasis on the Marine Exhibit. Will assist the Marine Program Coordinator with collection and care of live, near-shore animals, tank design and upkeep, and maintenance of the aquarium tanks and salt water plumbing system. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Will work with the Education Specialist to offer engaging, grade-appropriate, standards-based, field experiences for K-8 youth during the school year and for youth groups during the summer months. Will assist the PTMSC volunteer coordinator in scheduling and training volunteers.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:12.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-16.5pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Citizen Science Assistant: Will supervise the daily operation of our Discovery Lab, including overseeing volunteers, analyzing samples, processing data, posting results to our website, and coordinating events. Will work with the Citizen Science Coordinator to learn current protocols, train and recruit volunteers, provide community outreach about lab topics, and collaborate with scientists and agency partners. Will work with the Marine Program Coordinator to monitor and respond to our marine mammal stranding network. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Will work with the Education Specialist to offer engaging, grade-appropriate, standards-based, field experiences for K-8 youth during the school year and for youth groups during the summer months. Will assist the PTMSC volunteer coordinator in scheduling and training volunteers.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:12.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'> <o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>OPPORTUNITIES </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:24.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Work at a nationally recognized facility</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:24.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>On-site training in natural history, marine biology, geology, ecology, teaching and interpretation techniques and cold water marine husbandry </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:24.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Work with a team of professional educators developing state of the art science education</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:24.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Support current research through projects in citizen science</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'> <br>QUALIFICATIONS </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:24.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Must have a degree or background in Marine Biology, Invertebrate Biology, Geology, Environmental Education or related field</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:24.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Must be energetic, self motivated and willing to learn</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:24.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Must have excellent verbal communication skills</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:24.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Must be in the age range of 18 to 25</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:24.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Must be able to work a minimum of 1,700 hours in 10 ½ months</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:24.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National or Permanent Resident Alien of the United States</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:24.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Must have a current CPR and First Aid certification</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:24.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'> <o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>STIPEND & BENEFITS: </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:24.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Monthly living expenses ($1,050/mo)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:24.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Medical insurance coverage</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:24.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Upon completion, a $5,350.00 education award (for college tuition or loans)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:24.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Covered with Labor & Industries (Workman's Compensation) Insurance</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:24.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Child Care Assistance if income-eligible</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:24.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Loan forbearance for those members that have student loans</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:24.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'> <o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>TO APPLY <br>Email submissions preferred. Applications will be accepted until July 8th. Positions start October 1, 2011. For more information, contact: <a href="mailto:cmclean@ptmsc.org">cmclean@ptmsc.org</a> or visit </span><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>www.ptmsc.org</span></u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Send letter of intent, two letters of recommendation, and resume with two additional reference contacts (please make sure your references are available in the summer months) to: </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Chrissy McLean <a href="mailto:cmclean@ptmsc.org">cmclean@ptmsc.org</a> <br>Port Townsend Marine Science Center <br>Fort Worden State Park <br>532 Battery Way <br>Port Townsend, WA 98368 </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></body></html>