THIS WEEKS JOBS LIST Email [email protected] to sign up for the full newsletter 1. Project Associate, SeaPlan 2. Climate Adaptation and Resilience Specialist, National Wildlife Federation 3. HCA Program Coordinator, Hawaii Conservation Alliance 4. Healthy Ocean Hill Day Coordinator, Blue Frontier Campaign 5. Territorial Climate Change Specialist, Coral Reef Advisory Group 6. Project Administrator, Acentia: National Sea Grant Fellowship and Grant project. 7. Senior Oceans Campaigner, Greenpeace 8. Environmental Protection Specialist (Climate Change Adaptation Specialist), Department Of Agriculture 9. Ocean Advocate, Oceana 10. Marine National Monument Program Natural Resource Management Policy Specialist, Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission 11. Director of Development, Marine Applied Research & Exploration 12. Office / Administrative Assistant Volunteer Position, Marine Conservation Institute 13. Sant Ocean Hall Volunteer, The National Museum of Natural History 14. MPAtlas Internship, Marine Conservation Institute 1. Project Associate Company: SeaPlan Location: Boston, MA Description: The Project Associate will work on a varied portfolio of SeaPlan projects, which include supporting human use and/or marine resource characterization studies, marine policy analyses, stakeholder engagement efforts, and communications and outreach activities. Project topics span a broad range, including marine planning, climate preparedness, fisheries science, and human dimensions of the marine realm. The Project Associate will also support a variety of SeaPlan operations, including fundraising, communications and administration. Primary responsibilities will center on supporting project teams through research, preparing written and presentation materials, developing project financials, and assisting with stakeholder and project team meeting preparation and documentation; additional duties as assigned. The Project Associate is a full time, benefitted position based in Boston MA, compensation commensurate with experience. Qualified candidates hold a BS/BA in the natural or social sciences, public policy, or related field and 1 year of relevant professional work experience. For more information and to apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by February 16th, 2015. Writing samples and references are not required at this time. We respectfully request no phone inquiries. 2. Climate Adaptation and Resilience Specialist Organization: National Wildlife Federation Location: Washington, DC Description: The National Wildlife Federation is looking for a Climate Adaption and Resilience Specialist to work to achieve NWFs conservation goals through promoting the incorporation of climate considerations into conservation and natural resource management, and in community resilience efforts. This position will be involved in developing and applying new and emerging approaches to climate change adaptation for ecosystem and biodiversity conservation, and in promoting the use of natural infrastructure approaches to reduce community risks from climate-related hazards. The Climate Adaptation and Resilience Specialist will provide organizational leadership and serve as manager on selected projects and programs, including a post-Hurricane Sandy coastal resilience project being carried out in collaboration with the State of New Jersey. The position will be responsible for providing needed technical, scientific, and policy analysis and advice through written products as well as oral presentations. The position will also be responsible for identifying and pursuing foundation and government funding opportunities. For more information and to apply: https://nwf.applicantpro/jobs/173190.html 3. HCA Program Coordinator Organization: Hawaii Conservation Alliance Location: Oahu Description: Support implementation of activities and projects of the HCA that promote effective long-term management of native ecosystems and unified leadership and advocacy on conservation issues critical to Hawaii. For more information and to apply: hawaiiconservation.org/job-bank/hca-program-coordinator 4. Healthy Ocean Hill Day Coordinator Organization: Blue Frontier Campaign Location: Washington, DC Description: Temporary Position Summary: The Healthy Ocean Capitol Hill Day Coordinator works for Blue Frontier, the coordinating sponsor among many organizations that meet biennially in Washington D.C. to promote ocean and coastal conservation. This is a paid position.The Summit runs May 11-14. The Capitol Hill Healthy Ocean Hill Day will take place on Wed. May 13. For more information and to apply: Interested candidates should send resume or contact [email protected] 5. Territorial Climate Change Specialist Organization: Coral Reef Advisory Group Location: American Samoa Description: American Samoa seeks a Territorial Climate Change Specialist, who will be an integral part of the Governors Coral Reef Advisory Group (CRAG). CRAG coordinates all of American Samoas coral reef management activities, via a coalition of agencies: Some major duties include: Act as point of contact for CRAG member agencies for climate change-related activities; Facilitate the creation, capture, and sharing of climate change initiatives between CRAG and its partners. Maintain and improve the quality of CRAGs climate change-related programming through continuous improvement, adaptive management, and prioritization of actions and efforts. Support ongoing science and research projects related to coral reefs and climate change within American Samoa, including supporting and liaising with local and off-island scientists to develop and implement projects related to coral reef resilience, taimasa, ocean acidification, and other impacts related to climate change. To Apply: Applicants must send a cover letter and a curriculum vitae with three references and their contact details (phone numbers and email addresses) by January 28, 2015. Applicants should email these documents to [email protected] with email subject Climate Change Specialist Position 6. Project Administrator Organization: Acentia: National Sea Grant Fellowship and Grant project. Location: Silver Spring, MD Description: The Project Administrator will assist with all tasks needed to support National Sea Grant Fellowship and Grant projects. For more information and to apply: acentia/careers/jobs/ then enter tracking code: 1264-368 into the search terms. 7. Greenpeace Senior Oceans Campaigner Organization: Greenpeace Location: San Francisco, CA and Washington, DC Description: Greenpeace is looking for someone to play a leading role in our effort to protect sharks and turtles AND humans as we work to reform some of the largest and most destructive fisheries on earth. For more information and to apply: greenpeace.org/usa/en/about/jobs/Senior-Oceans-Campaigner/ 8. GS-0028-13 Environmental Protection Specialist (Climate Change Adaptation Specialist) Organization: Department Of Agriculture Location: Washington, DC Description: This is an excepted service, time-limited, term appointment for up to 5 years, with the possibility of renewals. The incumbent will be assigned to the USAID/Bureau for Economic Growth, Education, and Environment (E3), Global Climate Change (GCC) Office in the Analysis, Innovation and Demonstration Division (AID). The USAID GCC Office is responsible for coordinating and reporting on USAIDs contribution toward the USG Global Climate Change Initiative, implementation of USAIDs Climate Change and Development Strategy, coordinating with international organizations, donors, and processes that deal with climate change and development, and for providing thought leadership to advance climate-resilient, low emissions development through USAID efforts. The GCC Office supports the Agency Global Climate Change Coordinator on climate change activities and coordinates with other US government agencies on climate change as well as other bureaus and offices at USAID to carry out its work. For more information and to apply: https://usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/390831100 9. Ocean Advocate Organization: Oceana Location: Washington, DC Description: The Ocean Advocate reports to Oceanas Federal Policy Director and is a member of the Policy Team. The Ocean Advocate works with the Responsible Fishing and Seafood Fraud campaign teams to develop and implement campaign activities. The Ocean Advocate assists the legal, communications, science, and development teams, as well as teams in other Oceana offices, in fulfilling organizational objectives. The position requires developing extensive contacts on Capitol Hill, in federal agencies, and in other decision-making bodies. The position is based in Washington, D.C. Some travel is required. For more information and to apply: visit Oceanas website and click on Employment Opportunities 10. Marine National Monument Program Natural Resource Management Policy Specialist Organization: Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission Location: Portland, OR Description: The position is for writing/marine policy support. The term is 5 months in length, with possible extension for 7 months, working for the Marine National Monuments Program at NOAA Fisheries Pacific Islands Regional Office in Honlulu HI, through the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. The announcement closes 30 Jan. For more information and to apply: psmfc.org/psmfc-info/careers 11. Director of Development Organization: Marine Applied Research & Exploration (MARE) Location: Point Richmond, CA Description: MARE uses science-based marine conservation efforts to help protect and restore the oceans invaluable, yet threatened resources. The Director of Development manages the Development program with primary focus on increasing individual gifts through events, outreach activities and donor acquisition mail; in addition to overseeing grant writing, administration and reporting. For more information and to apply: maregroup.org/jobs.html 12. Office / Administrative Assistant Volunteer Position Organization: Marine Conservation Institute Location: Seattle, WA Description: Marine Conservation Institute has an opportunity in our Seattle office for a volunteer Administrative Assistant. This position is an unpaid, 3-month commitment for individuals looking to assist a 501(c)(3) conservation non-profit. The estimated time commitment is 16-24 hours/ week. Were looking for an individual who shares our commitment to the preservation of marine life and is attentive to detail and able to assist with a variety of administrative tasks (training is provided). Working out of our Seattle office, volunteers have the opportunity to work with our staff to gain important skills and insights into conservation advocacy. For more information and to apply: marine-conservation.org/who-we-are/jobs/ Vienna Saccomanno; [email protected] 13. Sant Ocean Hall Volunteer Organization: The National Museum of Natural History Location: Washington, DC Description: WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS: Life-long learners who are enthusiastic about science and the ocean. Have good oral communication skills. Enjoy working with a diversity of audiences. 18 years old or older. No formal science training is necessary, though experience in biology, geology, paleontology, oceanography, and/or anthropology is a plus. YOU NEED TO: Attend 5 training sessions in February. Make a one-year commitment to volunteer 8 hours per month For more information and to apply: please email [email protected] 14. MPAtlas Internship Organization: Marine Conservation Institute Location: Washington, DC Description: The MPAtlas intern will work closely with the MPAtlas team to design, construct, and implement improvements to the MPAtlas database. The intern will focus on research, data management, and outreach activities. The primary project work will involve development and maintenance of a database recoding the worlds pledge to create marine protected areas - from government statements of intent to official sign-ons to international commitments. Because the internship is based in DC, the MPAtlas intern will also have some time to work with policy staff on current projects, if interested and an effective time manager. For more information and to apply: marine-conservation.org/who-we-are/jobs/ Katelin Shugart-Schmidt; [email protected]
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