[Jpjobs] Fwd: DCMC Jobs List August 24
Julia Westwater
jwestwater at whoi.edu
Fri Aug 24 13:15:58 EDT 2012
This week's openings:
Full-time Program Coordinator, Sea Turtle Camp
Natural Resource Economist, NOAA Fisheries Office of Habitat Conservation
Coral Reef Conservation Program Biologist, NOAA National Marine
Fisheries Service
Scientific Diver, Nature Seychelles
Director, Sea Mammal Research Unit & Professor in Marine Mammal Biology,
University of St Andrews
Communications Specialist, Santa Monica Bay Restoration Foundation
Senior Associate, Policy Analysis, Southeast Forage Fish Conservation,
Pew Environment Group
Manager, Federal Fisheries Campaign, Pew Environment Group
Coordinator of Marine Sciences Program, Charles Darwin Foundation
EPP Undergraduate Scholarship Program, NOAA
Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship, NOAA
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Full-time Program Coordinator, Sea Turtle Camp
Wrightsville Beach, NC
Sea Turtle Camp is currently accepting applications for the Program
Coordinator position. Sea Turtle Camp is based on Topsail Island, NC and
was created to immerse teens in the field of marine biology while
empowering them to be proactive and take ownership of their environment.
One of our goals is to share our passion for life and teach young adults
how to mold that into a selfless, hard working team of individuals that
can recognize problems and work towards solving them.
Duties of the Program Coordinator include preparing all camp materials,
developing marine science curriculum, coordinating all camp activities
and field trips including volunteer visits to the Karen Beasley Sea
Turtle Hospital, answering questions about the program, maintaining an
open line of communication with all participants and parents, hiring
summer staff, and inspiring future generations of ocean stewards. The
summer season runs from mid-June though early August with the
opportunity for additional school groups attending both before and after
the summer season.
Please review the attachment for a full job description. Interested
applicants should send a cover letter and resume to the attention of
Chelsea Thornhill, Operation Manager – jobs at seaturtlecamp.com
<mailto:jobs at seaturtlecamp.com>
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Natural Resource Economist, NOAA Fisheries Office of Habitat Conservation
Silver Spring, MD
I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG) (www.imsg.com <http://www.imsg.com>), a
Federal Government Contractor located in Rockville, Maryland is
currently seeking to hire a Natural Resource Economist to work at the
NOAA Fisheries Office of Habitat Conservation Strategic Development
Group. This position will be located in Silver Spring, MD.
NOAA’s Office of Habitat Conservation (OHC) protects, restores and
promotes stewardship of coastal and marine habitat to support our
nation’s fisheries for future generations. The Natural Resource
Economist will focus on estimating the local, regional, and national
economic impacts and value of the habitat protection and restoration
activities that the OHC supports and undertakes, with the goal of
providing information to help guide habitat conservation priorities,
demonstrate how habitat conservation actions contribute to ecosystem
services, and increase the awareness of the economic benefits of habitat
conservation to the nation.
http://www.imsg.com/index.php/careers/current-opportunities/12019/
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Coral Reef Conservation Program Biologist, NOAA National Marine
Fisheries Service
Boquerón, Puerto Rico
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 Coral Reef Conservation Program Office located in Boquerón, Puerto
Rico. We are currently looking for a candidate to fill a Biologist
position that may become available after contract award. The NOAA CRCP
Biologist in the CFO will support the coordination and implementation of
goals and objectives related to fishing, land-based sources of
pollution, lack of awareness, and climate change and will collaborate
with the USVI Coral Reef Ecologist to address fisheries-related goals,
objectives, and plans for Puerto Rico. Qualified candidates should be
available to start work within two weeks’ notice and on or around
September 17, 2012.
This position is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the
Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 and the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation
Program (CRCP) through the work of the National Marine Fisheries Service
Southeast Regional Office, Protected Resources Division (PRD), Caribbean
Field Office (CFO) and will continue to provide management capability
and the necessary level of professional support to facilitate the
participation of the CFO in the CRCP and effectively implement the coral
programs and Local Action Strategies (LAS) of Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Virgin Islands (USVI) to enhance the conservation and management of
coral reef ecosystems.
This position will also complement other CRCP work in the Southeast
Region being done by the Southeast Fisheries Science Center, National
Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, Caribbean Fishery Management Council
(CFMC), federal and local government partners, universities, and others.
http://www.imsg.com/index.php/careers/current-opportunities/noaa-_crcp_biologist/
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Scientific Diver, Nature Seychelles
Nature Seychelles, a leading environmental NGO in the Western Indian
Ocean, has a potential opening for one scientific diver to help to
implement a 3-years USAID-funded project on coral reef restoration
around Cousin Island Special Reserve and Praslin Island, Seychelles.
The post holder will learn new techniques and methodologies for reef
restoration, participate in coral collection, nursery construction,
macroalgae removal and transplantation-related experiments. He or she
will be able to work long hours on a boat, fragmenting coral fragments and
putting them in ropes, and conduct up to two dives a day to transplant
nursery-grown colonies onto degraded reef.
Skills and requirements:
- Certified diver (minimum PADI Divemaster) with strong scuba diving
experience
- Boat license (RYA powerboat level 2) and significant practice of boat
driving
- High physical fitness and ability to work in harsh conditions (strong
current, low visibility)
- Previous experience working in tropical marine conservation/research
(coral and fish monitoring an asset)
- Minimum BSc in conservation or marine science
- Statistical packages and scientific data analysis
- Underwater photography
- Ability to learn, appreciate and operate effectively in multi-cultural
teams
Contract conditions - Allowance of R7,000/month (about US$ 538) - Shared
accommodation - Diving insurance to be provided by the volunteer - 3
months (September-November) temporary placement, ideally starting 3rd of
September 2012
Location: Cousin and Praslin Island, Republic of Seychelles
Please apply by sending cover letter, passport size photo, CV, copy of
highest dive certicate by email to david at natureseychelles.org
<mailto:david at natureseychelles.org>
Deadline: Monday 27th August 2012.
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Director, Sea Mammal Research Unit & Professor in Marine Mammal Biology,
University of St Andrews
Scotland
Salary: Negotiable, Start Date: As soon as possible
SMRU (http://www.smru.st-and.ac.uk/) is a world leading research unit
investigating all aspects of sea mammal biology within the Scottish
Oceans Institute (SOI) (http://soi.st-andrews.ac.uk/) at the University
of St Andrews. The unit has statutory responsibilities and provides
independent advice and expertise relating to marine mammals in the UK.
These responsibilities are under-pinned by long-term funding (currently
until 2020) from the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and the
unit is a Delivery Partner in the UK's National Oceanography Centre
(http://www.noc.soton.ac.uk/).
The School of Biology is now looking for a new academic leader for SMRU
which currently comprises 20 principal Investigators, 9 research
Fellows, 32 PhD students, 6 engineers and 6 support staff. Applicants
for the post should have a strong track record of publication in sea
mammal biology, proven qualities of academic leadership and extensive
experience of interacting with diverse stakeholders and funders. The
Director SMRU is expected to inspire and nurture interaction within the
unit and contribute to academic goals set by Director SOI.
Informal enquires may be made to Professor Ian A. Johnston
(iaj at st-andrews.ac.uk <mailto:iaj at st-andrews.ac.uk%20>; Tel
+441334463440) or Dr Ailsa Hall (ajh7 at st-andrews.ac.uk
<mailto:ajh7 at st-andrews.ac.uk>; Tel +441334462634).
Further particulars can be found at
https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/
<https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/> Ref No: ME3988 School of Biology
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Communications Specialist, Santa Monica Bay Restoration Foundation
Santa Monica, CA
The Santa Monica Bay Restoration Foundation is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to restoring and enhancing the Santa Monica Bay and Southern
California coastal waters. We work closely with our partner state
agency, the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission, to coordinate, fund
and manage projects and programs that contribute to restoration and
enhancement of the Bay’s natural resources. We also provide technical
and policy assistance and guidance to other state agencies and to
collaborative stakeholder groups throughout southern California.
Position Summary
The Communications Specialist is responsible for developing a strategic
plan for outreach and education for the Foundation. She or he is
responsible for promoting, creating awareness of, and galvanizing
stakeholder support of the Foundation’s vision. Under the supervision of
the Foundation’s Executive Director, the Communications Specialist
handles communication-related functions including developing
communication strategies and publications, organizing outreach events,
and building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, partners
and the general public. The Foundation offers a casual work atmosphere
and creative work environment.
Responsibilities Include:
Update the Foundation’s outreach strategic plan and communications
protocols and guidelines
Conduct and coordinate stakeholder outreach and fundraising campaigns
with a focus on private sectors
Coordinate educational events such as conferences, seminars, tours,
receptions, and donor events
Maintain communications between Foundation representatives, stakeholders
and funders Prepare/oversee press releases and media stories, and
contact media
Plan, research, and prepare materials for distribution, e.g. the Urban
Coast journal, newsletters, annual reports, fact sheets, brochures, etc.
Facilitate maintenance of and provide content to the Foundation’s
website and other electronic social media such as blog, Facebook, Twitter
Track progress and success of communication efforts and recommend
changes to maximize communication efforts
Arrange and facilitate speaking engagements and presentations
Provide communication assistance to the Executive Director Contribute to
grant writing
Perform other duties as required
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations,
Journalism, or related fields Minimum five years of experience in
management of private, non-profit, or government organization’s
communications or public relations functions, preferably with some
crisis-management experience
Excellent writing and presentation skills in all forms of media
Genuine passion for learning about the issues and helping the
organization to grow and accomplish its mission
Creativity, flexibility, and willingness to take initiative Ability to
strategize, plan, organize and establish priorities with the team
Ability to work independently Work well under pressure and handle
multiple priorities and deadlines
Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and publishing software
Fluent in English and Spanish (desirable)
Application Information
The position is located in downtown Los Angeles and may be full or part
time. Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits and generous
leave time are offered. Submit a cover letter and resume to Marcelo
Villagomez, Santa Monica Bay Restoration Foundation, P.O. Box 13336, Los
Angeles CA, 90013 or via fax to (626) 249-5401 or via email to
mvillagomez at waterboards.ca.gov <mailto:mvillagomez at waterboards.ca.gov>.
The Santa Monica Bay Restoration Foundation is an equal opportunity
employer.
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Senior Associate, Policy Analysis, Southeast Forage Fish Conservation,
Pew Environment Group
This initiative will work to protect forage fish in waters off the coast
of Florida and seek consistent state and federal protections for forage
fish in the Southeastern United States. The person in this position will
also assist the campaign with efforts to ensure effective implementation
of annual catch limits and accountability measures and other policies
necessary to ensure sustainable management of fisheries in the southeast
U.S., including the U.S. Caribbean.
The Senior Associate, Policy Analysis, is responsible for conducting
technical and policy research and analysis to support the Pew
Environment Group’s fishery reform work in the Southeast U.S. The
analyst is also responsible for helping to communicate results of this
research and analysis to the general public, fishery stakeholders and
policymakers by drafting testimony, meeting summaries, policy
statements, white papers, and reports. The analyst will represent Pew at
the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, and at Southeast
fishery management councils as needed. They will also attend and
participate in associated advisory and scientific committees and panels
as appropriate, arranging in-person briefings and organizing
presentations at key meetings and conferences.
This person will coordinate with the Senior Science and Policy Analysts
working with the Campaign on related fisheries issues before the Gulf of
Mexico, South Atlantic and U.S. Caribbean Fishery Management Councils,
and work with the Project Director and Communications Manager to develop
factsheets, brochures, and other materials for the campaign’s public
education and advocacy efforts.
https://jobs-pct.icims.com/jobs/3112/senior-associate%2c-policy-analysis%2c-southeast-forage-fish-conservation/job
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Manager, Federal Fisheries Campaign, Pew Environment Group
Washington, DC
The federal fisheries project leads the Pew Environment Group’s efforts
to ensure that Congress and the National Marine Fisheries Service
effectively implement the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act (MSA) to end overfishing, rebuild depleted fish
populations and protect ocean ecosystems. The campaign also works to
achieve the stable and adequate funding needed for sustainable federal
fisheries management. To accomplish these goals, we work closely with
scientists, policy makers, fishery managers, fishermen and conservation
organizations throughout the country.
The policy manager will develop strategic and operational plans for the
project; oversee and manage all policy aspects of the federal fisheries
campaign; communicate summaries to PCT personnel; and initiate and
regularly maintain contacts with conservation and fishing organizations
and other stakeholders as needed. The manager will also serve as a
liaison to PEG’s U.S. fisheries campaigns and lead PEG’s MSA
reauthorization efforts. The manager will be a member of the U.S.
fisheries management senior leadership team.
https://jobs-pct.icims.com/jobs/3062/manager%252c-federal-fisheries-campaign/job
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Coordinator of Marine Sciences Program, Charles Darwin Foundation
Galapagos Islands
The person contracted will lead the marine investigation group of the
Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) whose responsibility is to respond to
the principal threats in Galapagos, such as invasive species, climate
change and the lack of sustainable development. The position needs to
strengthen the advice that CDF gives to the National Park of Galapagos
related to the management of the Galapagos Marine Reserve (GMR). The
person contracted will collaborate with the five programs of the Area
for Integrated Science (marine science, restoration, evaluation of
biodiversity and knowledge management, human systems and scientific
outreach) contributing to a solid scientific base with a holistic focus
for management decisions. The work includes carrying out and directing
investigation and technical help to field programs. The person will work
with the
Program Director of the Station and the whole scientific group to
develop a multidisciplinary marine science program which includes the
development of abilities of the technicians and scientists of the CDF.
http://www.darwinfoundation.org/english/_upload/Marine%20Science%20Coordinator_TDR.pdf
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EPP Undergraduate Scholarship Program, NOAA
The goal of the Undergraduate Scholars Program is to increase the number
of students who undertake course work and graduate with degrees in
targeted academic fields integral to NOAA's mission. This program
targets students who have completed their sophomore year, attending
minority serving institutions (MSIs), and have recently declared, or
about to declare a major in atmospheric, oceanic, or environmental
disciplines that support these sciences.
www.epp.noaa.gov+ssp_undergrad_page.html
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Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship, NOAA
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F.
Hollings (Hollings) scholarship program is designed to:
1.increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science,
research, technology, and education and foster multidisciplinary
training opportunities;
2.increase public understanding and support for stewardship of the ocean
and atmosphere and improve environmental literacy;
3.recruit and prepare students for public service careers with NOAA and
other natural resource and science agencies at the federal, state and
local levels of government; and
4.recruit and prepare students for careers as teachers and educators in
oceanic and atmospheric science and to improve scientific and
environmental education in the United States.
The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate
applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to a maximum
of $8,000 per year) for full-time study during the 9-month academic
year; a 10-week, full-time internship position ($650/week) during the
summer at a NOAA facility; and, if reappointed, academic assistance (up
to a maximum of $8,000) for full-time study during a second 9-month
academic year. The internship between the first and second years of the
award provides the Scholars with "hands-on"/ practical educational
training experience in NOAA-related science, research, technology,
policy, management, and education activities. Awards also include travel
funds to attend a mandatory NOAA Scholarship Program orientation,
conferences where students present a paper or poster, and a housing
subsidy for scholars who do not reside at home during the summer internship.
https://access.iucn.org/scholarships/,DanaInfo=www.oesd.noaa.gov+hollings.html
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