[Jpjobs] FW: [FellowsCareers] DC Marine Conservation weekly job listings: multiple locations

[Collins, Margaret]

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Subject: [FellowsCareers] DC Marine Conservation weekly job listings: multiple locations



>>> DCMC <dcmc at iucn.org<mailto:dcmc at iucn.org>> 11/23/2011 12:39 PM >>>

This week's openings:


Biodiversity Postdoctoral Associate, NatureServe
Program Lead/Senior Researcher, Center for Ocean Solutions
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Marine Benthic Ecology and Ecological Fluid Mechanics, UNCW
Marine Spatial Analyst, NOAA
Senior Scientist in Marine Ecosystem Research, Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research
Coordinator, Seascapes, Conservation International
Fishery Biologist 2- Sacramento Steelhead Monitoring Plan, Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission
Finance and Contracts Manager Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI), Consortium for Ocean Leadership
Internship, Marine Conservation Institute



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Biodiversity Postdoctoral Associate, NatureServe
Stony Brook, NY

NatureServe, an international nonprofit conservation organization, in collaboration with Stony Brook University, is seeking a Biodiversity Postdoctoral Associate to join its team of scientists. The Biodiversity Postdoc will collaborate with a multi-institutional team on a project titled: "Integrating genetic, taxonomic, and functional diversity of tetrapods across the Americas and through extinction risk." The postdoc will compile databases of tetrapod distribution and trait data, perform data analyses using R, model distributions in GIS, and write manuscripts.

A Ph.D. is required for the position. The ideal candidate will have proficiency at biodiversity data analysis, experience with GIS/RS and spatial analyses, proficiency with GIS (remote sensing experience desired), and a proven track record of senior-authored publications. Applications from candidates with an interest in NGO conservation organizations are encouraged.

The successful candidate will be an employee of NatureServe, located in Arlington, Virginia, but located in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY. NatureServe offers a competitive nonprofit benefits package that includes a 401(k) savings and retirement plan with matching contributions; health and dental insurance; short and long-term disability; annual and sick leave; and life insurance.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 2 December 2011, and the starting date for the one-year (with possibility of renewal) position is 1 June 2012. Please click on this link [http://natureserve.iapplicants.com/searchjobs.php] for detailed information about this job, the organization, and how to apply.

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Program Lead/Senior Researcher, Center for Ocean Solutions
Monterey, CA


The Center for Ocean Solutions (COS) in the Woods Institute for the Environment at Stanford University seeks to hire a Program Director for the Center's climate change program, which will focus on adaptation. The Center for Ocean Solutions is located in the City of Monterey, near the Monterey Bay Aquarium, MBARI and Stanford's Hopkins Marine Station. COS also maintains offices on the main Stanford campus, in the Woods Institute for the Environment. Its mission is to elevate the impact of the natural, physical and social sciences on ocean policy by integrating cutting-edge science and technology with economic, social, and political expertise to develop practical solutions to the major challenges facing the global ocean.



Principal Responsibilities:

The Program Lead (PL) will be responsible for leading and actively engaging in the development and implementation of the Center's climate change adaptation initiative. This initiative will address how, in the face of a changing climate, to increase the adaptive capacity (reduce vulnerabilities and increase resilience to climate change) at evolutionary, ecological, and social scales. The Director will build upon the work of the Center's current projects, the expertise of the Center's partners, and develop new projects with guidance from the COS Directors. The PL will be responsible for creating effective solutions, getting buy-in from key decision makers from the public, non-profit and for profit sectors, as appropriate, and creating and implementing a funding strategy to support the work of the initiative. The PL will work with COS staff, project faculty, researchers, and collaborators to develop a communications and education strategy to ensure effective implementation that results in tangible change to the coast and ocean. The PL will also be responsible for mentoring the Center's Early Career Fellows (recent PhD, MBA or JD recipients) research analysts, and interns working on the Center's climate change projects.



Required Qualifications:

   A PhD, JD, and/or MBA in related field. Preference will be given to individuals who help diversify the Center's internal disciplinary expertise.

   Extensive knowledge of climate change and expected or realized impacts to the coast and ocean.

   Extensive knowledge of climate change adaptation practices and literature.

   Extensive knowledge of climate change communication and education.

   Excellent project management skills.

   Extensive network of relevant ocean science and policy experts.

   Experience providing briefings, presenting testimony, etc. for governmental bodies and/or leadership.

   Strong leadership skills and ability to work effectively with staff at many levels as a colleague or supervisor, as well as work successfully with faculty and researchers in developing concepts into implementation.

   Strong networking and relationship-building skills

   Ability to work well in partnerships involving a wide variety of organizations and businesses.

   Outstanding written and verbal communications skills. Experience developing and delivering effective briefings to diverse audiences (policy makers, managers, press, etc.)

   Strong personal initiative, problem solving skills, creativity, and ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

   Track record and ability to secure funding.



Term: This is a one-year position extendable up to five years and beyond, contingent upon funding and performance.



How to Apply: To ensure your application information is captured in our official files and that the hiring department also has immediate access to your resume, please submit your resume, cover letter and three references online at jobs.stanford.edu, Job ID #43173.



Stanford University is committed to equal opportunity through affirmative action in employment and we are especially eager to identify minority persons and women with appropriate qualifications. More information on the Center can be found at: www.centerforoceansolutions.org<http://www.centerforoceansolutions.org/>.



Job Posting Contact:

Masako Esparragoza

esparragoza at stanford.edu<mailto:esparragoza at stanford.edu>
w 831.333.2077
c 831.840.2970



Salary will be commensurate with experience.



COS Information:

The Center for Ocean Solutions (COS) works to solve the major problems facing the ocean, and prepares both current and future leaders to take on these challenges.  COS is a collaboration among Stanford University (through Stanford's Woods Institute for the Environment<http://woods.stanford.edu/cgi-bin/index.php> and Hopkins Marine Station<http://www-marine.stanford.edu/>), the Monterey Bay Aquarium<http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/> and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute<http://www.mbari.org/> (MBARI).  Across these institutions, COS draws from about 80 scholars, researchers, and educators who work on coastal and ocean ecosystems in the natural, physical, and social sciences.  We also work with experienced conservation practitioners and policy experts.  Located at Stanford and in Monterey, California, COS is uniquely positioned to leverage expertise and develop practical solutions to the most urgent and important ocean conservation problems. Our work is designed to be strategic and transformative, filling current and anticipated needs for enduring solutions, by tapping the unique expertise of our partner institutions and scholars.  Frequently, we form multi-disciplinary working groups or teams that catalyze the interplay of science, management, and policy vital to developing and carrying out effective solutions.


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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Marine Benthic Ecology and Ecological Fluid Mechanics, UNCW
Wilmington, NC
The Department of Biology and Marine Biology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate starting July 1, 2012. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates investigating the influence of water flow on physiology, behavior, and ecology of marine organisms.
The postdoctoral associate will conduct field and laboratory research related to one or more major themes: suspension feeder ecology, recruitment and larval behavior, olfaction. In addition, the individual will contribute to the day to day functioning of the lab, publish research results in peer reviewed journals, write grants to support research, and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Biology, Marine Biology, Marine Science or a related discipline with experience in the appropriate discipline. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills (written and verbal), experience in field and laboratory methods, familiarity with acoustic and laser based velocimeters, and a record of publication.

To apply, complete the online application process at http://consensus.uncw.edu<http://consensus.uncw.edu/> by electronically submitting separately (1) a letter of application including a brief statement of research interests, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) contact information for three references. MS Word or Adobe PDF attachments are required. For questions about the position, contact Dr. Chris Finelli, finellic at uncw.edu<mailto:finellic at uncw.edu> or (910) 962-3471. For questions about the online application process, contact Ms. Debbie Cronin at cronind at uncw.edu<mailto:cronind at uncw.edu>,  910-962-3707. Priority consideration will be given to applications submitted before January 15, 2012.

UNCW actively fosters a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment. Qualified men and women from all racial, ethnic, or other minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. UNCW is an equal opportunity employer.

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Marine Spatial Analyst, NOAA
Stennis Space Center, Mississippi
*Job Type*: Full time Contract Position
*Company*: CSS-Dynamac** (http://www.consolidatedsafety.com/)
*Start Date*: Jan 2, 2012 or until filled
*Where To Apply*: https://jobs-consolidatedsafety.icims.com/jobs/1354/job
*Salary: $ *Negotiable (commensurate with experience)

Responsibilities:
A person with academic training in marine biology, ecology, fisheries, and spatial or landscape ecology is being sought for a full-time contract position with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment (CCMA), Biogeography Branch. The Branch conducts ecological studies that map, characterize, assess, and model the spatial distributions and movements of estuarine and marine organisms across habitats throughout the United States and Island Territories. The successful candidate will have the following core responsibilities.

Provide statistical and analytical support to projects that map marine ecosystems and the distributions of biota in the Gulf of Mexico. Initial efforts will focus on mapping fish and their associated habitats.
Specific duties include:
* Produce detailed statistical summaries of collected data (e.g. estimates of means and variance by seasons, year, other categories, quantiles summaries, etc.);
* Evaluate and analyze field data to create maps of benthic habitats and species distributions;
* Develop cartographic products and associated metadata;
* Assist with writing technical reports and journal articles; and,
* Travel to agencies (federal, state, academic) that may provide data or expertise to vet analytical approaches or products.

Provide statistical and analytical support for other Biogeography Branch projects including work with deep-water corals, coastal pollution, and marine birds and mammals.

Essential Qualifications:
* Master of Science degree in a Biology, Ecology, Zoology, or a related field;
* Excellent written and oral communication skills;
* Graduate training in statistics and demonstrated experience in multivariate statistics;
* Relevant experience or academic training in Geographic Information Systems, especially ArcGIS;
* Knowledge of marine biology and spatial ecology.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with ArcGIS editing and the use of ArcGIS extensions, such as Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst and Geostatistical Analyst;
* Experience with GIS modeling techniques;
* Experience with statistical software e.g., SAS, Primer and/or JMP;
* Knowledge of coastal and marine ecosystems in the Gulf of Mexico.

Where to Apply:
https://jobs-consolidatedsafety.icims.com/jobs/1354/job

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Senior Scientist in Marine Ecosystem Research, Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research

Yerseke - Zeeland, Netherlands



The Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) is the leading research institute in the Netherlands for the basic marine sciences. Approximately 250 persons are currently appointed at the NIOZ. NIOZ has a large variety of instrumentation and is operating modernly equipped research vessels for coastal and ocean studies. The institute is located on the Wadden Island of Texel, close to the mainland. NIOZ is planning to merge with the Centre for Estuarine and Marine Ecology (CEME) in Yerseke at 1 January 2012. This position will be located in Yerseke - Zeeland.



One of the departments from CEME is Ecosystem Studies. This department works at the interface between ecology and biogeochemistry in estuarine, coastal and deep sea environments. The department's mission is to study how ecology influences biogeochemical cycles (the ecological perspective on marine biogeochemistry) as well as how organisms and ecological interactions are affected by the biogeochemistry of their environment (the biogeochemical perspective on marine ecosystem functioning). Key research topics are biogeochemical cycling in sediment ecosystems, benthic-pelagic coupling, and stable isotope food web research.



For this department the Royal NIOZ invites applications for a full-time position as a Senior scientist in Marine Ecosystem Research to document and advance our understanding of marine ecosystems in a changing world.



Vacancy number: 2011-058

Job description:

Applicants are expected to develop a new research line in the field of marine ecology and biogeochemistry, in an area that complements ongoing research within the department and which strengthens the department's ocean-going research activities. Research should focus on food webs and/or biogeochemical cycling in marine ecosystems, with an emphasis on the impacts of global change (climate change, ocean acidification, coastal hypoxia). The candidate will participate in national and international research projects, and supervise graduate students and post docs. The NIOZ is an independent research institute, and so, the candidate is free from teaching obligations.



Qualifications:

We are looking for a leading international scientist, with an excellent track record, and a PhD in the earth sciences (biology, biogeochemistry, chemistry, oceanography). The candidate has already developed her/his own line of research, is internationally visible, and has proven successful in acquiring external funding.



We offer a full-time position as a senior scientist. The initial appointment will be for a period of 2 years. A full-time appointment will be offered, subject to satisfactory performance. We offer a pension scheme, a yearly 8% vacation allowance, year-end bonus and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement for Research Institutes.



How to apply:

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae with full personal and career details, a list of publications, a short summary of previous research achievements and acquired external funds, and a brief exposition of research plans (1 page) to the Centre for Estuarine and Marine Ecology (CEME), P.O. Box 140, 4400 AC, Yerseke, The Netherlands, or preferably by e-mail (receptie-ceme at nioo.knaw.nl<mailto:receptie-ceme at nioo.knaw.nl>) before 1 January 2012. Please quote the vacancy number in your application.



Procedure and further information:

Publication date: 17 November 2011. The closing date for applications is 31 December 2011. Selection will start immediately. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Questions related to this position can be addressed to Prof. K. Soetaert (k.soetaert at nioo.knaw.nl<mailto:k.soetaert at nioo.knaw.nl>)


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Coordinator, Seascapes, Conservation International
Arlington, VA

The Seascapes Program builds government, corporate and civil society coalitions to promote comprehensive marine management and improved ocean health at large scales. CI' Seascape Program has major investments in five regions: The Abrolhos Seascape (Brazil), the Bird's Head Seascape (Indonesia), the Eastern Tropical Pacific Seascape (Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador and Colombia), the Sulu-Sulawesi Seascape (Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia), and the Pacific Oceanscape (16 Pacific Island countries). We are also amplifying marine conservation efforts in China and the Western Indian Ocean. Seascapes are now being embraced by other countries and institutions as a priority outcome of the Coral Triangle Initiative, and CI is actively promoting broad - geographical and institutional - adoption of the Seascapes approach to dramatically expand the scale of global ocean conservation and stewardship.

The Seascapes Coordinator will provide day-to-day support for the Seascapes Program. The Coordinator will develop and maintain communications materials to promote the Seascapes model to potential partners/donors, and provide research support for the Seascapes Program. He/she will also provide administrative and logistical support for preparing the semiannual donor reports along with organizing meetings including the annual Seascape workshop.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
      Administrative and logistical support ~ organize meetings and workshop; arrange travel; prepare presentations; maintain Seascapes records and documents
      Support the implementation of the Seascapes Program ~ coordinate the preparation including editing, formatting and compiling, of regular reports to donors; liaise with and assist the field teams on issues where appropriate; and share information about Seascapes with other teams within CI
      Communications ~ develop and maintain communication/fundraising materials and tools, including factsheets, website content, blogs
      Research support ~ provide weekly updates on relevant scientific literature; maintain the marine articles database; and undertake one-off research exercises
      Fundraising ~ Support proposal-writing
      Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Working Conditions:
      This position is located in CI Headquarters
      Occasional international travel is required (1-2 trips per year)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:
      Minimum of 2 years' work experience
      Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, MSWord and Power Point
      Attention to detail
      Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
      Proficiency in writing and editing reports and documents
      Strong interpersonal communication skills
      Experience working in cooperation with colleagues who represent a wide range of interests and needs

Preferred:
      Bachelor's degree
      Demonstrated interest in marine conservation
      Experience with field work in developing countries
      Understanding of research methodologies
      Basic website editing and desktop publishing
      Fluency in Spanish, French, Portuguese, Bahasa Indonesia or Tagalog

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA8/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CONSERVATION&cws=1&rid=237

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Fishery Biologist 2- Sacramento Steelhead Monitoring Plan, Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission
Sacramento, CA

Position/Project Specifics:
More detailed planning is needed to refine the scope of the monitoring programs prior to full implementation in the mainstem Sacramento River and tributaries, in the context of comprehensive life cycle investigations.

The Biologist will:
-Design a comprehensive PIT (Passive Integrated Transponder) tagging and recovery program that meets the needs of the Central Valley-wide steelhead monitoring program.
-Refine the scope and field methods for sampling upstream migrating steelhead in the Mainstem Sacramento River Steelhead Mark-Recapture Program, including operating and maintaining fyke traps, conducting site reconnaissance, selecting pilot locations for trap placement, and conducting pilot trapping.
-Refine methods to be used for monitoring steelhead in the Upper Sacramento River Basin Adult Steelhead Video/ DIDSON Monitoring Programs, including installation of PIT tag detectors at each weir site
-Coordinate routinely with other fishery and management agencies in the development of the study plan
-Guide review of the program through a Bay-Delta Science Program independent scientific review process
-Incorporate technical input from members of the Interagency Management Team throughout refinement of the programs
-Prepare a draft and final implementation plan

Knowledge Required by the Position:
        Knowledge of fishery biology (including knowledge of particular species of fish) .
        Knowledge of fish husbandry.
        Knowledge of aquatic habitats.
        Knowledge of the scientific method.
        Knowledge of sampling protocols.
        Knowledge of Windows-based computer applications such as:
o    word processing
o    spreadsheets
o    e-mail
o    publishing software
o    presentation software
o    database software
o    topographic software
o    bibliographic software
o    statistical analysis packages.
        Knowledge of technical writing protocols.
        Knowledge of advanced statistical analysis and mathematics.

Supervisory Controls:
The supervisor establishes overall goals and resources available.  The employee and the supervisor confer on the development of general objectives, projects, work to be done, and deadlines.

The biologist is responsible for planning and executing assignments, selecting appropriate techniques and methodology, and determining the approach to be taken.  The biologist is expected to resolve most problems that arise and coordinate the work with others, as necessary.  The supervisor is kept informed of progress, concerns, issues or other matters having far-reaching implications.  Completed work is reviewed for adequacy in meeting program or project objectives and expected results.

Guidelines:
A number of general guidelines are available, and broad objectives have been established.  The employee uses judgment in determining which appropriate alternatives should be used, in interpreting and adapting guidelines to specific situations or problems, analyzing results, and recommending changes.
At the lower end of the range, for work that is outside the guidelines or not easily adapted from existing guidelines, the biologist may develop or modify procedures and protocols after consulting with the supervisor.  At the upper end of the range, the biologist is frequently required to deviate from or extend traditional methods and practices to develop essentially new techniques or propose new guidelines so as to obtain more effective protocols.

Complexity:
At the lower end of the range, the employee selects and applies conventional approaches and precedent solutions according to the specific conditions of each assignment.  Different and unrelated process and methods exist.

At the upper end of the range, the assignment may require the employee to relate new work situations to precedent situations, extend or modify existing techniques, or develop compromises when it is necessary to modify an accepted method or approach.  The work requires the biologist to identify independently the boundaries of the problem involved, the kinds of information needed to solve the problem, and the criteria and techniques to be applied in accomplishing the assignment.
PSMFC is an EEO/AAP employer. We maintain a drug free workplace.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
A range of education and experience may be presented.  At the lower end of the range, candidates must present successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major in biological science with at least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects and at least 12 semester hours in the animal sciences.  In addition to the undergraduate degree requirement, candidates for positions at the lower end of the range must also present 1 year of Specialized Experience** OR 2 years of progressively higher graduate education leading to a master's degree in fields directly related to the position being filled. An equivalent combination of experience and education is also qualifying.

At the upper end of the range, in addition to the undergraduate course of study described above, candidates must also must present one year of Specialized Experience**  OR  3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph. D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in fields directly related to the position being filled.  An equivalent combination of experience and education is also qualifying.

**Specialized Experience is experience that equips the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position being filled.  To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.

https://www2.apply2jobs.com/PSMFC/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=81&CurrentPage=1


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Finance and Contracts Manager Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI), Consortium for Ocean Leadership
Washington, DC


The Consortium for Ocean Leadership is pleased to announce the search for a Finance and Contracts Manager, Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI). This is a regular, full-time, exempt position. The position will report to the Vice President, Ocean Observing Programs.



This position serves as the manager of finances and contracts for the OOI Project Management Office (PMO).  Oversees OOI staff who handle budgeting, finance, and accounting related duties for the project and works closely with other OOI staff who handle project contractual matters in order to ensure coordination of efforts, accuracy and compliance.



Qualified applicants must possess:
        Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field, with Advanced Degree desired
        A minimum of seven (7) years of experience managing the finances and administration of contracts and grants of large government-funded projects
        Experience supervising and validating the work of others
        Knowledge of the accounting cycle, financial reporting and analysis.
        Demonstrated knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and federal grants/contracting procedures; knowledge of OMB circulars (A-122, A-21, A-133)
        Proven skills and competencies in budget management and analysis, cost analysis, including cost/schedule integration and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and statements of work.
        Excellent organizational and communication skills, including knowledge of collaborative applications and tools
        Keen attention to detail
        Ability to work effectively with both government and contracted workforce members, including technical positions (engineers)
        Proved commitment to business ethics and integrity
        Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and MS Project
        Knowledge of automated financial systems
        Demonstrated ability to manage/lead a team, including a willingness to communicate openly, listen well, learn from others, and lead through mutual respect and persuasion
        Demonstrated planning, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities; ability to work independently to prioritize work and complete projects with general direction



To apply, please forward cover letter, resume, salary requirement, and any other relevant application materials to jobs at oceanleadership.org<,DanaInfo=mail.iucn.org,SSL+UrlBlockedError.aspx> with the subject line, "FIN-CON-MGR-OOI". Materials may also be mailed to Human Resources, The Consortium for Ocean Leadership, 1201 New York Avenue, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20005.


The Consortium for Ocean Leadership represents 95 of the leading public and private ocean research education institutions, aquaria and industry with the mission to advance ocean research, education and policy. Located in the heart of our nation's capital, Ocean Leadership offers a collegial work environment and excellent benefits. To learn more about us and current vacancies in more detail, please visitwww.oceanleadership.org<http://www.oceanleadership.org/> .

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Internship, Marine Conservation Institute
Washington, DC

Marine Conservation Institute is a non-profit scientific and conservation advocacy organization that works to promote the protection and restoration of the Earth's biological diversity.  From our headquarters in Bellevue WA and our Washington DC and California offices, we work to protect marine life around the United States and beyond by encouraging research and training in marine conservation biology, bringing scientists together to examine crucial marine conservation issues, conducting policy research to frame the marine conservation agenda, leading outreach efforts to educate scientists, the public, and decision makers on key issues, and building partnerships to solve problems affecting marine life and people.

Internship Program
Marine Conservation Institute's internship program provides motivated and academically-promising students an opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world arena.  During their internship, students work closely with science and policy staff on cutting edge issues in marine conservation biology and ocean policy.   Most of the internship opportunities are geared towards graduate students or students who have recently completed graduate degrees, although we have on occasion developed opportunities for undergraduates to work on pressing marine conservation issues.
For internship positions, we seek individuals with excellent communication skills, substantive knowledge or professional experience in marine or environmental science or policy, and who share our commitment to the preservation of marine life and biological diversity.  We also prefer candidates who have a demonstrated ability to work independently, with minimal direct supervision.

Working out of our DC office, policy interns have the opportunity to work closely with our policy staff to gain important skills in conservation advocacy. Previous policy interns have had the opportunity to assist with establishing National Monuments and our National Marine Sanctuaries Reauthorization efforts.  Policy interns have described their internship experience as being important for learning about lobbying and the legislative process and for understanding more about packaging science for Federal decision makers.  These internships coincide with the academic calendar.

Duties
Internship activities include:
 Conducting research on US marine policy
 Setting lobbying appointments with congressional staffers
Accompanying Marine Conservation Institute staff on lobby visits and keeping records of visits
Staying abreast of and briefing staff on marine conservation news
Preparing educational materials and fact sheets
Providing administrative support (answer phones, file, purchase some office supplies, open & distribute mail, etc.)

Compensation
Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week.  Internships are on a volunteer basis.  No benefits or relocation costs are provided, except standard holidays falling during the internship term.  We are willing to work with interns and their universities to obtain academic credit for internship work. Opportunities for independent research in marine conservation should be discussed at the time of interview.

Period of Internship
January - May 2012

Application Process
To apply to the internships, please send the following material via e-mail to internships at marine-conservation.org<mailto:internships at marine-conservation.org> by November 30th.  Early applications are encouraged. Please reference the internship title and your name in the subject line:

 1.  A cover letter detailing your interests, relevant experience, goals and availability;
 2.  A r鳵m黼/SPAN>
 3.  A writing sample (1-2 pages);
 4.  A course list detailing applicable coursework experience;
 5.  And a list of 3 references.
Please no calls.

Marine Conservation Institute is an equal opportunity employer.
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