[Jpjobs] FW: [AAASFellows] [Fwd: MFCN Seeking New Executive Director]

Wed Jan 12 15:35:57 EST 2011

Margaret R. Goud Collins, Ph.D.
The National Academies
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Subject: MFCN Seeking New Executive Director
From:    "Bruce Stedman" <bstedman at conservefish.org>
Date:    Wed, January 12, 2011 11:59 am
To:      "Board of Directors" <boardofdirectors at conservefish.org>
         boardofadvisors at conservefish.org
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Dear Colleagues:   Please forward the attached Position Announcement to any
position announcing venue you think would help us find high quality candidates and any individuals you think might be interested in the position or know someone who might.  I have sent to all the funders, Member Groups, and the job search venues we normally use.

Please call or email me or Gerry if you have questions or ideas on possible candidates.

	POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:
Executive Director

JANUARY 12, 2011
The Marine Fish Conservation Network is seeking to hire its next Executive Director, working out of its Washington, DC office.  MFCN is a national coalition of almost 200 national, regional and local environmental organizations, recreational and commercial fishing groups, aquariums, and marine science groups dedicated to marine fish conservation and to sustainable fish populations, ecosystems, and fishing communities. To learn more about the Network, please visit our website:
www.conservefish.org.

The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is expected to:
*	Serve as spokesperson for the Network;
*	Oversee MFCN's day-to-day operations;
*	Develop and execute (with the Network's staff) campaigns and programs to:
o	End overfishing and rebuild overfished stocks
o	Defend and improve the Magnuson-Stevens Act
o	Increase and defend National Marine Fisheries Service budgets
o	Reduce scientific and management uncertainty in fisheries management by
improving data collection, monitoring, and accountability
o	Advance ecosystem-based fisheries management
*	Manage the organization's finances (with the Network's contract
accountant) including developing budgets, cash flow, audit reports, and tax filings;
*	Improve and execute the Network's fundraising strategy, including
identifying and cultivating support from foundations, corporations, and individuals, writing grant proposals, and reporting to donors;
*	Supervise a staff of 3 full-time employees and (currently) 6 contractors;
*	Assist the Board of Directors to make informed decisions regarding the
finances and administrative policies of the Network;
*	Manage the ongoing discussions, debates and decision-making of the
Network's Board of Advisors to develop and implement Network policies and strategies; and
*	Revise (with the Board of Advisors and staff) the Network's Strategic
Plan, with emphasis on the objectives and tactics needed for the next reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Act.

Qualifications:
*	minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental policy development;
*	at least 10 years of management experience;
*	strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple projects, and
comfortable in a fast-paced work environment;
*	good understanding of campaign-focused advocacy, including developing
strategy, organizing, and media relations;
*	direct experience in non-profit or academic fundraising;
*	strong writing and communications skills;
*	advanced degree in environmental science, political science,
environmental law, or a related field is desirable; and
*	knowledge of federal fisheries management policy and/or science is
highly desired.

MFCN offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and is committed to workplace diversity; salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
To apply:
Applicants should send a resume, 2-4 references, a brief writing sample, and a cover letter, to be received not later than February 15, 2011 (by mail or email) to:
Gerry Leape, MFCN President
jobs at conservefish.org
or 	Marine Fish Conservation Network
	Suite 210
	600 Pennsylvania Avenue SE
	Washington, DC 20003-4344

Please, no phone calls or faxes.

MFCN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About MFCN
The Marine Fish Conservation Network is a unique and diverse 200-member coalition committed to sustainable fish populations, ecosystems, and fishing communities. The Network's long-term goals are to defend and implement the conservation gains made through (the Network-led) passage of the reauthorized Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA), and to realign fisheries management to be consistent with objectives for sustaining healthy marine ecosystems as the basis of sustainable fisheries.
Our intent is to lay the policy, media, and legislative groundwork for fuller integration of ecosystem-based approaches in U.S. fisheries law as part of the next reauthorization of the MSA.  At the same time, we are committed to working with the Congress, National Marine Fisheries Service, and regional fishery management councils on national issues of concern to our members, particularly defense and implementation of the MSA, ecosystem-based management, appropriations, and national oceans policy.
For further information about MFCN, please visit www.conservefish.org

Bruce.

Bruce J. Stedman

Executive Director

Marine Fish Conservation Network

office: 202-543-5509 x209

   cell: 301-602-3684

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