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From: Emily MacGillivray <emacGill at aaas.org<mailto:emacGill at aaas.org>>
Date: June 23, 2011 16:48:23 EDT
To: "fellowscareers at listserv.aaas.org<mailto:fellowscareers at listserv.aaas.org>" <fellowscareers at listserv.aaas.org<mailto:fellowscareers at listserv.aaas.org>>
Subject: [FellowsCareers] New England Deputy Director - EDF (Boston)

Environmental Defense Fund
Deputy Regional Director, New England Oceans Program

Boston, Massachusetts
Full Time

About the Organization
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.

Deputy Regional Director, New England Oceans Program
EDF*s Oceans Program works to improve the health of the oceans via
innovative and durable solutions to today*s toughest fishery
management challenges. The New England Oceans Program Deputy Regional
Director will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies
that advance these goals in New England, and will play an instrumental
role in guiding our fisheries project teams to success in their
endeavors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has
expertise in fisheries and oceans policy and demonstrated success
managing teams and affecting environmental policy change. The Deputy
Director will report to the Director of EDF*s New England Oceans
Program.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Deputy Regional Director will perform the following and other
duties as assigned:
- Work with the Director of New England Oceans Program to supervise
regional staff and consultants.
- Review and update, as necessary, the budget and strategic planning
documents and work plans for all major program initiatives in the
region.
- Analyze complex fishery management programs to find ways to improve
fisheries through both regulatory and non-regulatory measures.
- Develop and advance strategies to improve fisheries management
through the New England Fishery Management Council.
- Forge alliances and build relationships with key players in New
England fisheries and ocean management, including in the fishing
industry and at the NEFMC, NOAA, state agencies, and NGOs.
- Help build regional coalitions and promote conservation leadership in
the commercial and recreational fishing communities.
- Engage the media to effectively advance project objectives and
communicate project results to a broad array of audiences.
- Enlist academic scientists, policy experts, and others to assist in
finding new approaches to understanding and solving complex fishery
management problems.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following minimum
qualifications:
- Knowledge of federal and state ocean conservation laws and
regulations
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a growing program and
staff
- Demonstrated ability to manage the operations side of a program,
including budget management and contract administration
- Ability to use science, law, economics, and advocacy to initiate and
win positive environmental change
- Experience achieving results in environmental policy and politics
- 8+ years of experience with significant time working with state and
federal natural resource management agencies, state legislatures, or the
U.S. Congress
- Demonstrated expertise in the biological, economic, and management
issues related to major U.S. fisheries, especially commercial and
recreational fisheries
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work constructively with nonprofit colleagues
and partners, scientists and economists, industry leaders, regulators
and public policy decision makers
- Bachelor*s degree required with a J.D., master*s, or Ph.D. in
marine biology, natural resource economics, or related discipline highly
preferred

Compensation and Benefits
EDF offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that
is commensurate with experience. The desired start date for this
position is September 2011. The position will be located in Boston,
Massachusetts.

To Apply
To be considered for this position, interested candidates must 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. The position
will remain open until filled.
http://www.ceaconsulting.com/what/position_details.aspx?client=CEA&jobId=157


Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer. EDF*s
Diversity Mission Statement can be viewed at
http://www.edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=48276.

CEA Recruiting works with leading environmental nonprofits,
foundations, and businesses to recruit top talent and design effective
organizational staffing strategies. For more information, visit
www.cearecruiting.com<http://www.cearecruiting.com>.

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