[Jpjobs] Fwd: DCMC Jobs List Dec. 20
Julia Westwater
jwestwater at whoi.edu
Fri Dec 20 14:44:19 EST 2013
Last one of 2013! This week's openings:
1.California Policy Manager, Monterey Bay Aquarium
2.Federal Policy Manager, Monterey Bay Aquarium
3.Conservation & Science Program Coordinator, Monterey Bay Aquarium
4.Senior Manager, Government Relations, Ocean Conservancy
5.Program Director, Environment, Walton Family Foundation
6.Program Officer, Marine Conservation Initiative, Gordon and Betty
Moore Foundation
7.Florida Panhandle Representative, Defenders of Wildlife
8.Research & Development Support, Marine Meteorology Division
(MMD)/Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)
9.Coast and Ocean Partnership Coordinator, The Nature Conservancy
10.Assistant Professor, STEM, University of San Diego
11.Marine Programme Manager, Myanmar, Fauna & Flora International
12.Ecological Management Technician, Little St. Simons Island
13.Executive Assistant, Conservation Programs, National Fish & Wildlife
Foundation
14.PROGRAMME MANAGER – SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD, WWF-South Pacific
15.Mid-Atlantic Ocean Recreation Outreach Coordinator, Surfrider Foundation
16.Water Quality Outreach Assistant, Galveston Bay Foundation
17.Georgia Sea Grant Marine Education Internships, University of Georgia
18.Research Assistant Positions, KorallionLab
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1. California Policy Manager, Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey, CA
The California Ocean Conservation Policy Manager works within the
Aquarium's Division of Conservation & Science to advance the Aquarium's
ocean conservation mission. Specifically, the incumbent will manage the
Aquarium's state-level ocean conservation policy and funding priorities.
https://montereybayaquarium.snaphire.com/jobdetails?ajid=iNBD7
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2. Federal Policy Manager, Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey, CA
The Federal Ocean Conservation Policy Manager works within the
Aquarium's Conservation & Science Division to help advance the
Aquarium's ocean conservation mission. Specifically, the incumbent will
manages the Aquarium's federal ocean conservation policy and funding
priorities, with a focus on federal and international fishery policy.
https://montereybayaquarium.snaphire.com/jobdetails?ajid=sLBD7
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3. Conservation & Science Program Coordinator, Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey, CA
The Conservation & Science Program Coordinator works within the
Aquarium's Conservation & Science Division to advance the Aquarium's
ocean conservation mission. Specifically, the incumbent assists the VP
for Conservation & Science in coordinating Divisional program
activities, planning and reporting (Conservation Research, Seafood
Watch, and Policy), and providing research, writing and logistical
support to the VP for Conservation & Science and other members of the
Division's leadership team.
https://montereybayaquarium.snaphire.com/jobdetails?ajid=9QBD7
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4. Senior Manager, Government Relations, Ocean Conservancy
Washington, DC
Ocean Conservancy’s Government Relations team works to develop and
implement policy solutions to address key ocean threats. Through
strategic engagement with Congress, the Administration, partner
organizations and other stakeholders, we work to influence legislation
and policy decisions to achieve lasting change. We pride ourselves on
promoting policy solutions that are visionary, but pragmatic; inspiring
and activating key constituencies in new and innovative ways; and
working with our program teams to win real policy and legislative
changes that protect and promote ocean health.
The Senior Manager develops, implements, and coordinates efforts to
advance Ocean Conservancy’s national policy and legislative agenda. S/he
works with our conservation experts to develop principled but pragmatic
policy goals, activate new constituencies, and win real policy and
legislative changes that protect and promote ocean health. This position
will focus primarily on advancing Ocean Conservancy’s policy agenda
related to ecosystem restoration in the Gulf of Mexico and promoting
sustainable fisheries management, but may be called on to support policy
goals across all of the organization’s programs.
http://www.oceanconservancy.org/who-we-are/job-listings/senior-manager-government.html
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5. Program Director, Environment, Walton Family Foundation
Washington, DC
The program director should possess a broad set of capabilities in order
to implement traditional and innovative conservation strategies that
advance the environment program goal. He/she should possess an ability
to reach out to diverse set of individuals in the private and public
sector, non-profit, philanthropic and community in order to leverage the
foundations conservation strategy.
The program director will be driven by the belief that lasting
conservation solutions are ones that make economic sense. The role
requires a person who is flexible and possessing a capacity to give and
receive feedback graciously. Moreover, the program director should be
comfortable working in a family directed foundation that emphasizes
interdisciplinary cooperation and strategic use of philanthropic tools.
The program director should possess an understanding of the
policy-making process and political dynamics at the state, national and
international level.
The foundation is currently engaged in a strategic refresh of the
Environment Program. Over the next several months, the program
director, working with outside consultants and Trustees will support the
design and implementation of a new set of Environment Program goals
which embody the interests of the family and which provide continuation
of the foundations conservation efforts to address marine and freshwater
conservation/restoration. The program director will be required to be
based in one of the foundation offices, with preference for the
Washington, DC office, where a majority of the environment team is based.
http://philanthropy.com/jobs/0000811731-01
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6. Program Officer, Marine Conservation Initiative, Gordon and Betty
Moore Foundation
Palo Alto, CA
The Program Officer develops and leads a portfolio of activities and
grants designed to support MCI’s goal of making measureable progress
toward resilient and productive marine ecosystems in key geographies in
the U.S. and Canada managed sustainably for current and future generations.
The ideal candidate will be an accomplished individual with substantive
experience in policy and politics in the U.S. and/or Canada, a strategic
thinker and strategist, team player, and creative problem solver
committed to the idea of sustainability.
http://www.explorecompany.com/job_moore6.htm
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7. Florida Panhandle Representative, Defenders of Wildlife
This professional-level position is filled by the lead staff person
responsible for implementing the Florida Panhandle Focal Landscape
Strategic Plan, its goals, key strategies, objectives and activities,
achieving conservation benchmarks through project and policy work. The
Florida Panhandle Representative is responsible for maintaining a
Northwest Florida office, serving as a spokesperson for Defenders,
assisting with financial tracking and grant writing for activities in
the region. The primary focus is on protection and recovery of Florida
endangered and key species (e.g., panther, manatee, sea turtles, gopher
tortoise) and securing the Panhandle component of a state wildlife
habitat network of public and private lands and waters anchored by two
focal landscapes, the Florida Panhandle and the Greater Everglades. This
position calls for an independent, self-disciplined, collegial
communicator and entails knowledge and experience in conservation
biology, advocacy in the private, public and governmental sectors,
public outreach, media relations, donor relations, and the ability to
build strong ties to the larger conservation community.
http://www.defenders.org/jobs/florida-panhandle-representative
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8. Research & Development Support, Marine Meteorology Division
(MMD)/Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)
Monterey, CA
I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG), (http://imsg.com <http://imsg.com/>),
an Earth System Science and Technology Federal Government Contractor, is
soliciting qualified Research and Development Support consisting of
scientific, technical and engineering research for development of Data
Assimilation, Global Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) Model, Mesoscale
Numerical Weather Prediction and Satellite Data Fusion Applications to
potentially support the Marine Meteorology Division (MMD)/Naval Research
Laboratory (NRL ). These services will extend from basic research
through applied research to fleet applications work, utilizing both
current and future generations of NWP global and Mesoscale models. These
positions are located in Monterey, CA.
http://imsg.com/index.php/careers/current-opportunities/sci-pro-devel/
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9. Coast and Ocean Partnership Coordinator, The Nature Conservancy
Darien, GA
The Ocean Planning Specialist will work with the North Carolina, South
Carolina, Georgia and Florida chapters in the implementation of regional
coastal and marine conservation strategies. Initial emphasis will be on
launching a Georgia ocean planning pilot project. Working with state and
federal agencies, university and local partners, the ocean planning
specialist will take the lead in conducting a stakeholder outreach
initiative. Activities will include identification and communication
with individuals and organizations interested in the future use of
Georgia’s coastal and ocean waters, organization of interactive meetings
and workshops to discuss vision and identify use areas, and coordination
with ongoing spatial mapping efforts. S/he will also work closely with
an internal team of Nature Conservancy staff to communicate and share
the results of the pilot project for consideration in other parts of the
South Atlantic Region.
In addition to leadership of the state-based ocean planning efforts, the
Ocean Planning Specialist will be a core member of a regional team
working around four priority conservation strategies – coral and oyster
reef conservation, coastal vulnerability, ocean planning and sustainable
fisheries. As part of this team, s/he will support development of the
annual work plan; management of the program budget, including the
identification of new source of public and private funds; and creation
and dissemination of communication materials. In addition, s/he may take
on responsibilities related to other conservation strategies that
correspond with ocean planning activities (e.g. sustainable fisheries).
https://careers.nature.org/psp/P91HTNC_APP/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=41712&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1
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10. Assistant Professor, STEM, University of San Diego
San Diego, CA
The University of San Diego (USD) invites applications for a cluster of
new Assistant Professor positions in STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Mathematics) and/or Social Sciences associated with a
funded National Science Foundation ADVANCE grant initiative
(http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/advance/). The positions will begin in
September 2014 and may be housed in one or more of the following
departments:
Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Marine Science and Environmental
Studies, Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics, Sociology or the
Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering.
It is anticipated that these faculty members will work as an
interdisciplinary cluster to build opportunities for faculty/student
collaborations and promote interdisciplinary strength within the
undergraduate core curriculum. We endeavor to build a cohort of
teacher-scholars who will offer a strong contribution to the diversity
and excellence of USD through teaching, scholarship, service and
collaboration.
https://chroniclevitae.com/jobs/0000809799-01
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11. Marine Programme Manager, Myanmar, Fauna & Flora International
Location TBD
The Marine Programme Manager will be directly responsible for managing
and reporting on nearly USD 700,000 of donor funds for interventions in
the Myeik archipelago, southern Tanintharyi Region and the Meinmahla
Kyun Wildlife Sanctuary. The project involves multiple interventions,
which the post-holder and a small core team of technical staff will
design and implement, with short-term inputs from additional FFI and
external technical advisers; in particular, broad scale assessments of
the current state of the coastal and marine environment of Myanmar,
interaction and collaboration with coastal communities and feasibility
assessment, and subsequent establishment of LMMAs in the Myeik
archipelago. Lastly, the post-holder will support the Country Director
with project and programme development and overall country programme
management.
http://www.fauna-flora.org/about/jobs/ (scroll down)
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12. Ecological Management Technician, Little St. Simons Island
Little St. Simons Island, GA
The primary responsibilities will focus on field work, data collection,
data management, and coordinating various management and research
projects. Candidates must have some knowledge of biological data
collection techniques and experience with computer databases. Candidates
need to be in excellent physical condition. The selected applicant will
coordinate and work with volunteers, respond to and document stranded
sea turtles and marine mammals, monitor for and remove invasive species,
trap and remove predators around nesting shorebirds, seabirds, and sea
turtles, and coordinate hunts. The successful candidate will host
evening cocktails for guests at the lodge and presents on ecological
management once a week.
http://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/ecological-management-technician-georgia/
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13. Executive Assistant, Conservation Programs, National Fish & Wildlife
Foundation
Washington, DC
Under the direct supervision of the Vice President, Conservation
Programs (VP), this position provides administrative and secretarial
support. This position also provides back-up support to the Executive
Vice President of Science, Evaluation and Conservation Programs and
provides light administrative support to other members of the
Foundation’s Senior Team. In addition to typing, filing, faxing,
photocopying and scheduling, this position performs other duties such as
gathering and organization of various conservation team reports,
preparation of weekly highlights, processing expense reports,
coordination of vendors, coordination of meetings and conferences and
scheduling travel. This position has exposure to confidential and
sensitive information and deals with a diverse group of important
external callers and visitors as well as internal contacts at all levels
of the organization. Independent judgment is required to plan,
prioritize, and organize a diversified workload.
http://nfwf.org/whoweare/careers/Pages/exec-assistant-programs.aspx
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14. PROGRAMME MANAGER – SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD, WWF-South Pacific
Fiji
To cope with the increasing demand for sustainable seafood at a
national, regional and global level, WWF-South Pacific is recruiting a
core member to the Conservation Department. This person will be
responsible for developing and executing strategies and operational
plans for WWF - South Pacific's emerging Sustainable Seafood Programme.
Developing Sustainable Seafood goes beyond focusing on the individual
components of sustainable fishing. It requires a holistic approach,
addressing all aspects along the chain of custody from the fisherman’s
hook all the way to the final product delivered to the consumer at their
local fish market, a tourist at a restaurant or a retail store in
Europe, North America or Asia.
http://wwf.panda.org/who_we_are/jobs/?213252/Programme-Manager--Sustainable-Seafood
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15. Mid-Atlantic Ocean Recreation Outreach Coordinator, Surfrider
Foundation
The Surfrider Foundation seeks a Mid-Atlantic Ocean Recreation Outreach
Coordinator to support stakeholder engagement in regional ocean planning
in the Mid-Atlantic (NY to VA). The position’s main responsibility is to
identify, communicate with, and engage recreational interests throughout
the Mid-Atlantic in the ocean planning process of the Mid-Atlantic
Regional Planning Body (RPB). The intern will work under the direction
of Matt Gove (Mid-Atlantic Policy Coordinator) and Pete Stauffer (Ocean
Program Manager) and require 5-10 hours per week for 6-12 months.
See attached description for more details.
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16. Water Quality Outreach Assistant, Galveston Bay Foundation
Webster, TX
The Water Quality Outreach Assistant works directly with the Water
Quality Program Manager in implementing outreach programs and
contributing innovative ideas to expand these programs. Programs
include, but are not limited to, GBF’s Clean Water Partnerships, Boater
Waste Education Campaign, and Cease the Grease Campaign. As part of the
Advocacy Team, this position focuses on creating citizen advocates and
providing practical tools and information to the community to keep
Galveston Bay fishable and swimmable.
Specific Duties:
Organize and facilitate GBF Rain Barrel Workshops, AquaKids Classes
and Storm Drain Steward programs
Assist with various water quality campaign activities including
education booths and presentations, and
campaign distribution and tracking.
Write press releases, web content, and other forms of communication
materials
Conduct online research on a variety of topics related to water quality
http://galvbay.org/docs/Water%20Quality%20Outreach%20Assistant.pdf
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17. Georgia Sea Grant Marine Education Internships, University of Georgia
Savannah, GA
Sea Grant Marine Education internships are designed for recent college
graduates with a B.S. in Biology who would like some teaching experience
in marine science and coastal ecology. The internships provide a
transitional period between college and permanent professional positions
or graduate work. Interns live on site for 50 weeks in studio apartments
provided by the UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium. Meals are
available without charge in the cafeteria whenever visiting groups are
on campus.
The internship includes a variety of teaching opportunities: in the salt
marsh and maritime forest, on the beaches of developed and pristine
barrier islands of Tybee and Wassaw, on research vessels, and in well
equipped plankton, fish, and invertebrate labs. Interns begin to teach
after a 6-8 week training period. They are also responsible for
maintaining touch tank animals, working in the aquarium 1-2 Saturdays a
month, and assisting staff in other areas of operation where necessary.
During the winter months, each intern also completes an education project.
http://marex.uga.edu/sea_grant_internship/
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18. Research Assistant Positions, KorallionLab
Vavvaru, Maldives
KorallionLab are pleased to announce the opening of new RA positions
based at our private island, Vavvaru.Vavvaru is nestled within the
Maldives in the middle of the Indian Ocean, one of the most diverse
marine environments in the world. You will get the opportunity to work
with our resident Scientific Officer on their specific research
projects, along with designing and implementing your own.Furthermore you
will contribute to the numerous long term projects we have established
including developing the coral nursery, monitoring the reef health of
the island, identifying our resident manta populations for the Manta
Trust and develop a biodiversity index on the Maldivian reefs.
Furthermore you will have the opportunity to deliver talks of your
research to local schools and visiting tourists. The cost, including
food, accommodation, full use of the facilities is USD 700.00 per week
(minimum 2 weeks) + USD 500.00 for internal flights (excluding
international flights). If interested please contact Dr Michael Sweet at
m.sweet at derby.ac.uk <mailto:m.sweet at derby.ac.uk>. DrSweet will be
available throughout your time on the island to offer
external advice on your project.
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