[Jpjobs] FW: [FellowsCareers] DC Marine Community Job Listings, multiple locations
Collins, Margaret
MCollins at nas.edu
Fri Sep 9 10:22:14 EDT 2011
Margaret R. Goud Collins, Ph.D.
The National Academies
phone: (508)548-2502
email: mcollins at nas.edu<mailto:mcollins at nas.edu>
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Subject: [FellowsCareers] DC Marine Community Job Listings, multiple locations
This week's openings:
Lead Researcher/Project Manager ¡V Green Infrastructure, Council for Watershed Health
Watershed Coordinator IV San Gabriel River Watershed, Council for Watershed Health
Protected Fish Species Handling Release Instructor, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
Shark Identification Instructor, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
Biological Science Technician, National Park Service
Manager, Global Campaign to End Illegal Fishing, Pew Environment Group
Senior Associate, Global Campaign to End Illegal Fishing, Pew Environment Group
Senior Associate, Ocean Science Division, Pew Environment Group
GAP2 Project Manager, SeaWeb
Executive Director, Alaska Center for the Environment
Western & Central Pacific Ocean Tuna Programme Officer, WWF
Program Officer - Fisheries, WWF
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Lead Researcher/Project Manager ¡V Green Infrastructure, Council for Watershed Health
Los Angeles, CA
The Council for Watershed Health is seeking a new team member to serve as project manager for green infrastructure demonstrations and to conduct research focused on urban stormwater management. The successful applicant will manage ongoing green street retrofit projects and collaborate on long-term monitoring of demonstrations. The new team member will assist with other ongoing projects and seek funding for new projects and programs, under the supervision of the Research Manager.
The successful candidate will join the Council¡|s research group and work collaboratively with all staff to maintain the Council¡|s research agenda, contribute to the ongoing Los Angeles Basin Water Augmentation Study, as well as communicating research through giving presentations and authoring technical reports, white papers, and peer-reviewed manuscripts with colleagues both on the staff and in outside partner organizations.
The successful candidate will have:
* An eagerness to work in a research group within a small-office team environment
* Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills
* Strong project and contract management experience
* A background conducting practical research
* In-depth knowledge of technical and policy aspects of green infrastructure
* Ability to manage effective working relationships with city, county, and state agencies, consulting businesses, construction firms, and other non-profit organizations
* Familiarity with a variety of watershed and water-related topics
* Construction management experience is a plus
* Masters level degree plus minimum three years of additional work experience that includes project management. Experience can include doctoral research work.
* A commitment to the mission and vision of the Council for Watershed Health.
About the Council: The Council is the region¡|s trusted hub for essential watershed research and analysis, uniquely able to influence and inform policy through convening forums and conducting applied research that is reliably fair, objective and rooted in science. Established in 1996, the Council works with our stakeholders through research, education, and planning.
Benefits: Council for Watershed Health offers a competitive benefits package with medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, and a paid Metro transit pass or paid parking.
Salary will be commensurate with experience, starting at $52,500 (full time).
This position is open until filled, but applications will be reviewed September 9th, with interviews to be scheduled soon thereafter. Send your electronic cover letter, resume, references, and a representative writing sample (published manuscript or thesis chapter preferred) to:
Ms. Rumi Yanakiev
Council for Watershed Health
rumi at watershedhealth.org
Please do not send paper mail submissions
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Watershed Coordinator ¡V San Gabriel River Watershed, Council for Watershed Health
Los Angeles, CA
The Council for Watershed Health is seeking a new team member to serve as the watershed coordinator for the San Gabriel River Watershed. The watershed coordinator, working under the supervision of our Sustainable Landscapes Manager, is responsible for a wide variety of work geared towards improving and restoring the San Gabriel River Watershed.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with all staff to maintain the Council¡|s watershed coordination agenda, contribute to the ongoing efforts to provide support for conservation and restoration efforts, as well as communicating research through giving presentations and sharing reports with colleagues both on the staff and in outside partner organizations. This is an exciting opportunity to work with an experienced staff, diverse stakeholders, and watershed professionals throughout the State.
About the San Gabriel River Watershed Coordinator Position
The Council for Watershed Health (formerly the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers Watershed Council) has been awarded funding through the California Department of Conservation¡|s (DOC) Watershed Coordinator grant program. See the work plan at the end of this job announcement for more specifics.
This is a half-time position for an approximate three-year term (October 2011 through September 2013). The position may be extended based on available funds. All work must be performed under the terms and conditions of the DOC Grant Agreement. This is a non-exempt position.
The successful candidate will have:
* An eagerness to work in a group within a small-office team environment.
* Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Strong project, budget, contract management, and report writing experience.
* A background conducting outreach and education efforts.
* In-depth knowledge of policy aspects of water quality, conservation, and restoration issues.
* Ability to manage effective working relationships with city, county, and state agencies, consulting businesses, conservancies and non-profit organizations.
* Familiarity with a variety of watershed and water topics in the San Gabriel River Watershed.
* Bachelor¡|s degree plus minimum two years of additional work experience that includes watershed coordination related work and project management.
* A commitment to the mission and vision of the Council for Watershed Health.
About the Council: The Council is the region¡|s trusted hub for essential watershed research and analysis, uniquely able to influence and inform policy through convening forums and conducting applied research that is reliably fair, objective and rooted in science. Established in 1996, the Council works with our stakeholders through research, education, and planning.
Benefits: Council for Watershed Health offers a competitive benefits package with medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, and a paid Metro transit pass.
Compensation starts at $23 per hour.
This position is open until filled, but applications will be reviewed by September 16th, with interviews to be scheduled soon thereafter. Send your electronic cover letter, resume, references, and a brief representative writing sample to:
Ms. Rumi Yanakiev
Council for Watershed Health
rumi at watershedhealth.org
Please do not send paper mail submissions
Work Plan
The new team member will be responsible for implementing the San Gabriel River Watershed Coordinator Work Plan, which includes the following:
1. Improve in-stream water quality to meet or exceed standards and NPDES permitting requirements and increase local water supplies through promoting more efficient use of urban runoff and stormwater resources.
a. Promote the adoption by cities of low impact development ordinances and related standard plans.
b. Increase the amount of local water supply through increasing stormwater infiltration in decentralized strategies.
c. Promote the use of parks for stormwater infiltration through installation of stormwater best management practices.
d. Acquire funding and create partnerships that can lead to the upgrade of existing storm water control infrastructure to improve water quality, i.e., trash separation devices and low flow diversion systems.
e. Promote water quality improvement projects identified through previous DoC SGR watershed coordination and the Integrated Regional Water Quality Management groups.
2. Promote the Creation, Enhancement, and Protection of Open Space and Habitat.
a. Facilitate efforts to help Municipalities adopt land-use policies that protect opens spaces and affect the development of open space lands in the watershed.
b. Identify and prioritize parcels for land acquisition throughout the watershed.
c. Promote private land trusts and public agencies collaboration to work closely on strategies to increase protected open space lands.
3. Expand the use of the watershed approach to managing land and water by completing watershed management plans for each sub-watershed where absent and up-dating existing plans.
a. Initiate watershed management plans where they have not been completed.
4. Ensure long-term, sustained funding for watershed coordination activities.
a. Leverage DoC funding by collaborating with Watershed Coordinators around the region to support the development of regional programs with a goal of improving quality water use efficiency and ecosystem conservation and restoration.
b. Communicate the results of this project to demonstrate the value of sustained funding for watershed coordination.
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Protected Fish Species Handling Release Instructor, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
Silver Spring, MD
I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG), www.imsg.com<http://www.imsg.com/>, a Federal Government Contractor is submitting a proposal to work with the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Sustainable Fisheries (OFS) office located in Silver Spring, MD. We are currently looking for a candidate to fill a position for a Protected Fish Species Handling Release Instructor to conduct various workshops that may become available after contract award. The candidate will conduct the workshops on the safe handling, release, disentanglement, and identification of protected species, to reduce serious injuries or mortalities of protected species and improve reporting.
Protected species include smalltooth sawfish, marine mammals, and sea turtles. Atlantic longline and shark gillnet fishery permit holders were first required to take this training and obtain certification prior to renewing their HMS permit(s) in 2007. Certificates are valid for approximately three years. Many constituents who were first issued certificates in 2009 will need to be recertified as their certificates expire in 2012, as will any new applicants for shark and swordfish permits. Atlantic longline and shark gillnet vessel operators are required to have a copy of the owner and operator's workshop certification on board the vessel, and must submit a copy of a valid certificate prior to renewing their shark and swordfish permits. A preliminary schedule has been developed based on areas with high concentrations of permit holders, and anticipates the need for 24 individual workshops.
The potential location and number of workshops in each location are outlined as follows:
Massachusetts: Boston/Dedham (2)
Rhode Island: Providence/Warwick (2)
New York: Islip/Ronkonkoma (1)
New Jersey: Manahawkin (3)
Maryland: Ocean City (1)
North Carolina: Manteo/Wanchese (2), Wilmington (1)
South Carolina: Charleston/Mt Pleasant (1)
Florida: Panama City (1) Madeira Beach (2), Fort Pierce/Daytona (2), Miami/Marathon (1)
Louisiana: New Orleans (3)
Texas: Galveston/Houston (1), Port Aransas (1).
Duties:
* Responsible for conducting 24 one day long (9 am-5 pm) workshops that involve a lecture portion as well as a hands-on practical portion utilizing the release equipment.
* Provide a schedule of workshops to NMFS/ HMS Management Division quarterly, with approximately four weeks advance notice of the first workshop in any quarter. If multiple locations are identified within one state, the workshop schedule for that state will be staggered throughout the year. The workshop schedule will be structured to stagger regional locations throughout the year
* Workshops should be scheduled to avoid peak fishery related activities for each location
* Participants must attend and demonstrate proficiency on both portions to obtain certification.
* Provide a database in Excel (or a compatible database) of workshop attendees and those who successfully completed the workshop practicum to include information such as participant name, HMS permit number, date of certification, expiration of workshop certification, and a unique identifier
* Work closely with NMFS/ HMS Management Division staff to edit and reissue certificates in a timely manner as permit or vessel ownership transfers/changes occur
* Provide one-on-one training as requested to train smaller groups at a designated location convenient at the expense of the individuals in need of the certification
Qualifications:
* Expert knowledge of sea turtle safe handling and release techniques and equipment
* Demonstrated proficiency in teaching and conducting "hands-on" training of sea turtle safe handling and release techniques using NOAA-required equipment, with at least 3 years' experience
* Expert experience in developing effective training methods and workshop course curriculum
* Demonstrated ability to teach fishermen federal HMS fishing regulations and applicable Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) requirements, with at least 3 years' experience
* Demonstrated ability to plan and conduct bi-monthly workshops involving extensive travel and the transport of large amounts of equipment to remote locations
* Possess computer skills sufficient to document onsite course completion and print official workshop certificates of completion
* Possess accounting and recordkeeping skills sufficient to perform as a federal government subcontractor
To Apply:
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 at imsg.com<mailto:jobs at imsg.com> with the following subject line: NOAA - Protected Fish Species Handling Release Instructor. The salary range for this position is $20-30 hr depending on experience.
IMSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Veteran friendly.
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Shark Identification Instructor, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
Silver Spring, MD
I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG), www.imsg.com<http://www.imsg.com/>, a Federal Government Contractor is submitting a proposal to work with the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Sustainable Fisheries (OFS) office located in Silver Spring, MD. We are currently looking for a candidate to fill a position for a Shark Identification Instructor that may become available after contract award.
The Instructor will be responsible for conducting various Atlantic shark identification workshops to educate and train shark dealers and/or their proxies to improve their species-specific identification skills of offloaded shark carcasses in log or whole form, thereby minimizing the large proportion of commercially landed sharks that have been reported as "unclassified" (i.e., unidentified) in Federal shark dealer reports. Federally-permitted shark dealers enter species-specific data into dealer reports, which are used to establish and monitor shark quotas, and to conduct shark stock assessments. It is important that fishery scientists and managers have the most reliable data possible for assessing the status of shark stocks and for formulating appropriate fishery management strategies based on this information, both to prevent overfishing and to rebuild shark stocks that are already overfished. Shark dealers are required to obtain a NMFS Atlantic shark identification workshop certification to renew or apply for a Federal shark dealer permit. Atlantic Shark Identification Workshop certificates are valid for three years.
The potential location and number of workshops in each location are outlined as follows:
New England region: Boston (1)
New Jersey: Barnegat Light (1)
New York: Islip/Ronkonkoma (1)
Virginia: Norfolk (1)
North Carolina: Wilmington (1)
South Carolina: Charleston (1)
Florida: Madeira Beach (1), Panama City (1), Vero Beach (1), Fort Lauderdale/Miami (1)
Central GOM region: New Orleans, LA (1)
Texas: Houston (1)
Duties:
* Responsible for conducting 12 (more as needed) half day (noon-4 p.m.) workshops that involve a lecture portion, as well as a hands-on practical portion.
* In consultation with NMFS, provide a schedule of workshops to NMFS/SF1 quarterly, with approximately four weeks advance notice of the first workshop in any quarter. The workshop schedule will be structured to stagger regional locations throughout the year. To the extent possible, the workshops should be scheduled to avoid conflict with peak fishery related activities for each location.
* Provide a reference guide for properly identifying shark species carcasses in dressed/log form, a Powerpoint presentation explaining the proper use of the identification guide, and all appropriate handouts. Dealers with multiple locations should be provided with guides and handouts for each location listed on their Federal shark dealer permit.
* Provide and maintain files of training records for each participant and files should clearly indicate that each participant was tested and is able to accurately use each key within the shark identification guide.
* Create and provide a workshop certificate for each workshop participant that successfully completes the workshop
* Provide one-on-one training as requested to train smaller groups at a designated location convenient at the expense of the individuals in need of the certification
Qualifications:
* Expert knowledge of Atlantic shark identification techniques
* Demonstrated proficiency in teaching and conducting "hands-on" training of Atlantic shark identification techniques, with at least 3 years' experience.
* Expert experience in developing effective training methods and workshop course curriculum
* Demonstrated ability to teach shark dealers, law enforcement personnel, and others about federal HMS reporting requirements and fishing regulations, with at least 3 years' experience.
* Demonstrated ability to plan and conduct monthly Atlantic shark identification workshops involving extensive travel and the transport of large amounts of equipment and specimens to remote locations
* Possess computer skills sufficient to document onsite course completion and print official workshop certificates of completion
* Possess accounting and recordkeeping skills sufficient to perform as a federal government subcontractor
To Apply:
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 at imsg.com<mailto:jobs at imsg.com> with the following subject line: NOAA - Shark Identification Instructor. The salary range for this position is
$20-30 hr depending on experience.
IMSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Veteran friendly.
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Biological Science Technician, National Park Service
Corpus Christi, TX
Open Period: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 to Tuesday, September 20, 2011
This recruitment will be used to fill approximately 15 - 30 seasonal appointments. These appointments are not to exceed 1039 hours in a twelve month period. These positions are expected to begin on March 25, 2012 through July 14, 2012, although positions may be terminated sooner or extended depending on management needs.
Incumbent may work eight, 10-hour days per pay period (2 weeks) or ten, 8-hour days per pay period, with these days potentially varying each week, as assigned by the supervisor based upon work needs.
Located along the south Texas coast, Padre Island National Seashore protects the longest undeveloped stretch of barrier island in the world. Here, you can enjoy 70 miles of sandy beaches, wind-carved dunes, vast grasslands, fragile tidal flats, and warm, near shore waters.
This is a position in the Division of Sea Turtle Science and Recovery, assisting with a variety of sea turtle science and recovery projects at Padre Island National Seashore. The vast majority of work (up to 95%) will be conducted outdoors in a remote area. Field work will be conducted in difficult and varied conditions, which include high temperatures, wind, high humidity, rain, rough terrain, and in an area known to have poisonous reptiles and invertebrates.
Conducts daytime patrols on beaches of North Padre Island both within and outside the boundaries of Padre Island National Seashore to detect nesting by Kemp's ridley and other sea turtles. Camps in a remotely-located cabin (with 1-8 other people working with the project) for up to four nights each week in conjunction with patrols and egg incubation. Documents nesting sea turtles, sea turtle nests, and live and dead sea turtles found washed ashore on the beach; tags nesting sea turtles; releases sea turtle hatchlings; and transports eggs, live and dead sea turtles, and gear. May also be required to aid with placement and care of sea turtle eggs (including day and night monitoring), analysis of unhatched eggs, and necropsy of dead sea turtles. Employee must safely operate utility-transport vehicles (UTVs) and 4-wheel drive vehicles to patrol beaches and provide logistical support. Driving is often on remote, rough, sandy beaches. Employee must wear and use designated safety gear. Necessary training, work vehicles, safety gear, and most camping gear will be provided. May be required to perform minor repair of UTVs, four-wheel drive vehicles, and communication radios. Loads and unloads turtles and eggs, materials, and equipment, and cleans grounds.
Collects, records, and enters sea turtle and patrol effort data in a variety of databases using a variety of computer software programs. Takes computer-based training classes and downloads photographs on the computer. Assists and provides guidance to volunteers. Incumbent will be required to take an active role in the park's safety program, which will include attending safety training and meetings, providing short informal safety briefings to volunteers, and providing a safe working environment.
For additional information regarding these positions/duties, please contact Cynthia Rubio at 361-949-8173 x 228.
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=102091211&JobTitle=Biological+Science+Technician&q=biological+technician&where=tx&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&x=0&y=0&AVSDM=2011-08-31+00%3a03%3a00
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Manager, Global Campaign to End Illegal Fishing, Pew Environment Group
Washington, DC
At least one fifth of all fish taken from the sea are caught illegally or beyond the reach of regulators. This significantly threatens the health of the global ocean ecosystem and undermines the economies of countless fishing communities around the world. Fishing grounds in developing countries and on the high seas are especially vulnerable to exploitation by companies that engage in illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. International crime in fisheries flourishes because flag states do not fulfill their legal obligations to control the fishing operations of their vessels, and port states do not have the tools and incentives to identify and prosecute these crimes in port.
There is no silver bullet capable of addressing IUU fishing. Many tools must be marshaled to close down the avenues for illegally caught and unregulated fish and begin to lay the global foundation for more sustainable fisheries worldwide.
The campaign is working to create an effective global fisheries enforcement system-an "Interpol for the oceans" capable of monitoring and controlling fishing on the high seas.
To accomplish this, the campaign, among a range a strategies, will focus on securing the ratification and implementation of the UN Agreement on Port State Measures to prevent illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. The campaign will also focus on putting in place ways for nations and international fisheries management organizations to share information and increase transparency and accountability, prerequisites for an effective global fisheries enforcement system.
This position will be responsible for managing many of the campaign operations of; assisting with the strategic implementation of; and driving the policy, outreach and communications objectives for the Global Campaign to End Illegal Fishing. The position is based in Washington, DC and will report to the Director, Global Campaign to End Illegal Fishing.
Responsibilities:
* Providing advice and assistance to the campaign director in identifying and setting highly measurable campaign goals and targets as well as developing timelines and operational plans;
* Developing and implementing workplans with the campaign director; prepare regular oral and written updates on progress; and maintain regular communication with other Marine Program staff about progress and challenges in implementing work plans;
* Organizing and hosting strategy sessions with NGOs and scientists, maintaining ongoing communications with stakeholders, and, as necessary, representing PCT with national, regional and international conservation organizations;
* Helping to monitor budgets and hire and oversee other campaign staff as well as consultants;
* Representing the Trusts publicly at conferences, seminars and official forums as well as by authoring articles for newspapers, magazines and peer-reviewed journals;
* Working to ensure that communication and outreach is an essential component of the project;
* Collaborating with the campaign director and PCT Donor Services to provide project partners/donors with regular updates on project advancements; and
* Contributing to and participating in tasks of the department as assigned, as well as broader Trust-related projects and activities as needed.
The Combatting IUU Fishing Campaign is designed as a two-year effort, subject to renewal by the PCT board at the end of the second year. The position currently is approved for a 24 month period through March 2013, with an option to extend should the board renew it at the end of its second year.
Requirements:
* A minimum of eight years of experience in the international conservation arena. This includes designing and implementing campaigns. Experience in the field of international marine conservation is a plus;
* Demonstrated strong analytical skills. Ability to synthesize large amounts of information and to focus quickly on the essence of an issue/problem, determine whether it is ripe for intervention and identify the means to address it. A strong commitment to producing measurable results;
* Ability to set short- and long-term planning goals in line with program strategy. Ability to analyze budgetary information and assess organizational capacity. A task-oriented style, with focus on achieving clear and ambitious goals. Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization. Able to develop and move projects forward with a high degree of independence and autonomy;
* Excellent written and oral communications skills, including an ease in briefly summarizing the essence of issues and means to address them. Strong oral, presentation, facilitation and written communication skills such that complex ideas, thoughts and concepts are clearly articulated for a general audience. Clear, effective writing style;
* Strong interpersonal skills; able to develop and manage productive relationships with consultants, partners and others who contribute to the development of a project by anticipating possible outcomes. Excellent listening skills. Highly articulate;
* Media-savvy and politically astute. Able to use effective marketing techniques and media exposure to communicate the impact of research on conservation needs;
* Exhibits skills of diplomacy. Able to work productively with a wide array of different people and institutions that frequently disagree with and are in competition with one another;
* Strong understanding of how to manage by influencing others and the ability to read nuances of meaning accurately;
* Seasoned judgment, able to make decisions, justify recommendations, and be responsive, clear and firm with colleagues and partners;
* Ability to adapt to a complex working environment in which influence is often exerted indirectly rather than through traditional chain of command hierarchies. Successful experience in leveraging ideas and creating projects that produce measurable results;
* A Masters degree in a relevant area, or equivalent experience.
Travel
It is anticipated that the individual in this position will travel nationally and internationally to manage campaign activities.
https://jobs-pct.icims.com/jobs/2646/job
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Senior Associate, Global Campaign to End Illegal Fishing, Pew Environment Group
Washington, DC
At least one fifth of all fish taken from the sea are caught illegally or beyond the reach of regulators. This significantly threatens the health of the global ocean ecosystem and undermines the economies of countless fishing communities around the world. Fishing grounds in developing countries and on the high seas are especially vulnerable to exploitation by companies that engage in illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. International crime in fisheries flourishes because flag states do not fulfill their legal obligations to control the fishing operations of their vessels, and port states do not have the tools and incentives to identify and prosecute these crimes in port.
There is no silver bullet capable of addressing IUU fishing. Many tools must be marshaled to close down the avenues for illegally caught and unregulated fish and begin to lay the global foundation for more sustainable fisheries worldwide.
The campaign is working to create an effective global fisheries enforcement system-an "Interpol for the oceans" capable of monitoring and controlling fishing on the high seas.
To accomplish this, the campaign, among a range a strategies, will focus on securing the ratification and implementation of the UN Agreement on Port State Measures to prevent illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. The campaign will also focus on putting in place ways for nations and international fisheries management organizations to share information and increase transparency and accountability, prerequisites for an effective global fisheries enforcement system.
This position will be responsible for working with the staff and consultants of the Global Campaign to End Illegal Fishing to help oversee the implementation, management and administration of the campaign. The position is based in Washington, DC and will report to the Director of the Global Campaign to End Illegal Fishing.
Responsibilities:
* Assist the Campaign Director and Campaign Manager in developing and implementing campaign strategy;
* Serve as a liaison to campaign staff, consultants and partners as needed;
* Serve as lead for logistical support of campaign consultants;
* Monitor campaign budgets and track major expenditures;
* Research and draft materials, in coordination with PEG communications staff, to support the campaign and its strategy, including factsheets, web content and other written materials;
* Assist in the identification and outreach to key public constituencies;
* Contribute to and participate in tasks of the department as assigned, as well as broader Trust-related projects and activities as needed.
The Combatting IUU Fishing Campaign is designed as a two-year effort, subject to renewal by the PCT board at the end of the second year. The position currently is approved for a 24 month period through March 2013, with an option to extend should the board renew it at the end of its second year.
Requirements:
* A minimum of 4 to 8 years of relevant professional experience required. Bachelor's degree required;
* Excellent written and oral communications skills;
* Strong project management skills. Able to work independently with limited supervision. Flexible and able to routinely juggle multiple competing priorities, organize time and work in teams comprised of both support and senior staff to meet program goals;
* A detail and results-oriented style with a focus on process and achievement. Recognized ability to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization;
* Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and manage productive relationships with consultants, partners, grantees and others who contribute to the effectiveness of the Program;
* Able to establish credibility quickly and to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external parties. Able to develop productive relationships with consultants and other funders. Ability to adapt to a complex working environment in which influence is often exerted indirectly rather than through traditional chain of command hierarchies;
* Experience with media and other communications strategies to deliver policy recommendations and/or scientific findings to policy makers and the public;
* Strong political awareness, with a non-partisan perspective and approach.
https://jobs-pct.icims.com/jobs/2648/job
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Senior Associate, Ocean Science Division, Pew Environment Group
Washington, DC
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 by outside experts, funded in large part through the Lenfest Ocean Program, and shorter term analyses and syntheses developed to inform specific policy questions. Developing materials which clearly explain technical results to non-scientists is a significant component of the Division's work.
The senior associate, Ocean Science Division will work with the Outreach Officer, OSD to deliver the Program's research results to decision makers. The primary tasks will be working with OSD and Program-supported scientists and consultants to prepare summaries of research supported by the Ocean Science Division and tracking communications activities within the Ocean Science Division. Secondary tasks will include assisting OSD staff with implementing communications plans, distributing materials to interested stakeholders and organizing presentations at key meetings and conferences. This position is located in Washington, DC.
Responsibilities:
* Work with OSD-supported scientists to prepare lay-language summaries of scientific peer-reviewed publications for print and online publication, including distilling key findings and identifying the relevance to marine policies;
* Liaise with authors of summarized papers and designers to develop information graphics for print and online publication that help explain complex scientific information in a visual form;
* Oversee production of written and electronic summary materials, including text and graphics revisions by managing relationships with report designers, graphics designers and grantees;
* Manage outreach project implementation by tracking communications activities within OSD that include written and web-based materials, social media, briefings and scientific symposia;
* Assist OSD staff with distributing written summary materials and other research-related material to relevant decision makers and other interested parties, including U.S. congressional and administrative offices, relevant international agencies, non-governmental organizations working on marine issues, and fishing industry interests;
* Develop and maintain a broad knowledge of issues related to the marine environment in order to place research results in the relevant policy and scientific context;
* Contribute to and participate in tasks of OSD, as assigned.
Requirements:
* Graduate degree in a scientific field, preferably marine science, and professional writing experience. A minimum of four years of experience communicating about complex scientific topics for a variety of audiences, ranging from the general public to scientists;
* Excellent written communications skills, including an ease in translating complex concepts clearly and effectively for a general audience;
* Outstanding analytical skills, including an ability to synthesize large amounts of information and to focus quickly on the key methods and results in scientific publications;
* Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization. Experience with project management preferred;
* Operates as a team player and supports staff to prioritize and multi-task appropriately; independently delivers high quality products in a timely manner, anticipates unmet needs within OSD and works proactively with colleagues to ensure that they are addressed;
* Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and manage productive relationships with consultants, partners, grantees and others who contribute to the effectiveness of OSD;
* Strong political awareness, with a non-partisan perspective and approach.
Travel: Occasional domestic and international travel.
https://jobs-pct.icims.com/jobs/2649/job
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GAP2 Project Manager, SeaWeb
London, England
SECTOR: Fisheries and Marine Environmental Communications
REPORTS TO: SeaWeb Vice President
The GAP2 Project is the second phase of an exciting project aimed at achieving a sustainable future for fisheries. The overall aim of the GAP project is to develop working collaborations between scientists and stakeholders, combining their knowledge and skills to enhance the understanding and management of fisheries and the marine environment. More specifically, GAP2 aims to build on the successful first phase of the project and start putting plans to support the development of innovative fisheries management in Europe into action, building on case-studies from 11 European member states.
SeaWeb's role in GAP2 concerns connecting with society through effective outreach. The objective of this work is to promote the engagement of society with science and vice-versa, by enabling effective communication and outreach actions; and to ensure that the principles of transparency and openness, together with scientific quality and credibility are adequately addressed in communications.
Job Purpose: A comprehensive effective outreach strategy will be developed and must be reviewed and implemented as an integral part of the GAP2 Project. This will play an important part in demonstrating project progress and outcomes.
The post holder will take a lead role in developing and evolving the project's outreach strategy and will have responsibility for implementing the strategy. The Project Manager will take a proactive and innovative approach to ensuring that the strategy is put into effective practice. The Project Manager will be expected to use a wide range of communication media and tools, and to be innovative and responsible in effectively reaching appropriate audiences.
Principal Responsibilities:
* Providing traditional outreach and technical facilitation in order to bridge the communications gap between the broad range of stakeholders in sustainable fisheries management (including the science and policy elements) and wider civil society.
* Developing the outreach strategy, managing its implementation and monitoring and evaluating its effectiveness and impact
* Discussing and harmonising outreach and media strategies among partners
* Undertaking a media audit that will analyse the coverage of the topic at hand before the project begins in order to ascertain public and stakeholder knowledge.
* Initiating, managing and facilitating the production of scientific information from the key stakeholders and scientists of GAP2, and bringing the results to the public as they emerge in a meaningful, easily understood and relevant manner.
* Seeking out and employing innovative means for documenting and disseminating the progress, knowledge, experiences and outcomes of GAP2.
* Delivering timely and effective communication of the concept, plans and outcomes of GAP2 targeted at the Reference User Group (RUG). (The RUG comprises key stakeholders, scientists, policy makers and intergovernmental bodies principally throughout Europe).
* Communicating the outcomes of interest internationally via the Civil Society Group.
* Managing and updating the project website, including using tools such as Web TV and other appropriate social media.
* Manage and contribute to quarterly newsletters aimed at securing attention of fisheries stakeholders, scientists and policymakers.
* Oversee preparation of outreach materials including posters and brochures.
* Planning and collaborating closely with the project's other work plans.
* Conducting research as needed to support project goals.
* Preparation and delivery of grant reports to funders.
Person Requirements
* A relevant degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English or other relevant qualifications.
* Minimum of six years related work experience, including ideally 2 years in the nonprofit sector.
* Knowledge of marine science or previous experience in marine science projects highly preferred.
* A good understanding and knowledge of European fisheries very helpful.
* Experience in media and/or communications projects or campaigns.
* Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written and with great attention to detail.
* Relevant media contacts would be desirable.
* A passionate and committed interest in communicating conservation to varied audiences.
* A well-organised and efficient team player who is also able to work independently.
* Computer proficiency; good knowledge of Mac OS an advantage.
* Graphic design skills highly desired.
* Web publishing skills highly desired
* Good knowledge of new and social media.
* Language proficiency in English is essential; proficiency in another European language relevant to the project is desirable.
* Willingness to travel.
* Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines.
* Strong critical thinking, problem solving and project management skills.
* Ability to use good judgment in establishing priorities for independent work.
Organizational Overview: SeaWeb is an international, nonprofit, communications organization dedicated to creating a culture of ocean conservation. We work collaboratively to inform and empower diverse ocean voices and conservation champions in strategic, targeted sectors to encourage market solutions, policies and behaviors that result in a healthy, thriving ocean. We transform knowledge into action by shining a spotlight on workable, science-based solutions to the most serious threats facing the ocean, such as climate change, pollution and overexploitation of ocean life.
Salary and Benefits: This will be a full-time two-year position based at SeaWeb's London office with the possibility of further extension. The employee's performance will be reviewed annually in accordance with SeaWeb's performance evaluation process. The salary will be commensurate with experience.
Application Process: Please apply in writing providing a CV and no more than a one page covering letter that outlines your interest in the position and how your experience relates to the key responsibilities and requirements indicated above.
Applications should be in electronic format only (no postal applications) and emailed to: hr at seaweb.org<mailto:hr at seaweb.org> Please enter 'GAP2 Project Manager' as the subject of the email.
Closing date: 23 September 2011
Interviews likely to be held during the week commencing 3 October 2011
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Executive Director, Alaska Center for the Environment
Anchorage, AK
Alaska Center for the Environment is seeking an Executive Director with a passion for the mission of Alaska conservation who is politically savvy and has a broad familiarity with environmental issues. S/he will be a strong leader and manager who will build the organization while honoring its grassroots niche and maintaining its strong reputation and dedicated staff.
The successful candidate will bring a demonstrated ability to establish a strategic vision, communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and establish and meet benchmarks over time. A keen understanding of fundraising and grassroots campaigns, strong writing and editing skills, positive energy, and a sense of humor required.
Application Process
Send resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Board President Karol Fink via email at karol.fink at gmail.com<mailto:karol.fink at gmail.com>. Applications will be accepted until filled. In the subject line of your email, please write: ACE ED application - Last name_First initial. Please convert all attachments to PDF and name the attachments as follows: Lastname_Firstinitial resume, Lastname_Firstinitial cover letter, Lastname_Firstinitial writing sample (for example Fink_K resume.pdf).
For a more detailed position description, please visit http://akcenter.org/files/executive-director-position-description
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Western & Central Pacific Ocean Tuna Programme Officer, WWF
Suva, Fiji
The Western & Central Pacific Ocean Tuna Programme Officer work will to lead and coordinate WWF work in the region to promote sustainable harvest strategies for skipjack, bigeye and yellowfin tuna in the Western & Central Pacific Ocean Fisheries Commission, and ultimately increase MSC certification of tuna catches from stocks of principal tuna in the Western & Central Pacific Ocean.
http://www.wwfpacific.org.fj/about/jobs22/
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Program Officer - Fisheries, WWF
Washington, DC
World Wildlife Fund, the global conservation organization, seeks a Program Officer for its Fisheries Program to plan, manage, implement, monitor and report on activities related to our fishery rights-based management (RBM) and other incentive-based management work. Primary responsibilities include outreach to government officials and seafood industry members, data collection and analyses and design of RBM programs. The Program Officer will work with the WWF US Markets Program staff, WWF-US marine programs focused on the Galapagos and Eastern Pacific, Coastal East Africa, the Coral Triangle and the Arctic and Bering Sea and other parts of the global WWF Network. S/he will respond to requests for oral and written information; work directly with project personnel, grantees, donors, consultants, and others to facilitate coordination, communication, and regular reporting; and will be involved with outreach to donors from corporate, non-profit, and governmental sectors.
A Bachelor's degree is required and three years relevant experience (program mgmt, fisheries management, and natural resources mgmt). A graduate degree in natural resources management, fisheries policy, environmental economics, development economics, finance, business administration, international development or a related field is strongly preferred. Oral and written fluency in Spanish is essential. Must have strong organizational, project management, and analytical skills, ability to work independently, build solid relationships with internal and external partners, and exercise assertiveness. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, flexibility, a solution-oriented approach and an ability to work in a timely manner with multiple and competing priorities are critical. Diplomacy and cultural sensitivity are essential.
AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. To submit cover letter and resume please visit http://www.worldwildlife.org/careers, job # 12043
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