*Job Openings*
*Corals Specialist* With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy,* Environmental Defense* is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, founded in 1967 as the Environmental Defense Fund, has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches. You can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life. With programs from Boston to Beijing, Environmental Defense is the only environmental group to receive an A rating from/ Wired/ magazine
_*Background*_: Environmental Defense seeks a* Coral Specialist* for its Oceans Program. The Oceans program works to find constructive solutions to the most critical problems threatening the world's marine environments. At the national and regional levels, our team of scientists, attorneys and economists are tackling land-based sources of ocean pollution and working with fishermen to establish fair and sensible limits on their catch that will allow fisheries to recover. We are also working to create marine protected areas, where the rich diversity of sea life can thrive relatively undisturbed. Our Oceans Program focuses on safeguarding marine ecosystems and fisheries in the North and South Atlantic, the Gulf of Mexico, the Pacific and the Caribbean.
_*Overall Function*_: The* Coral Specialist,* based in the Sarasota, FL office, will be member of Environmental Defense’s Oceans Program working in a multi-disciplinary setting to formulate and implement strategies to advance conservation practices and policies with respect to the trade of corals and coral products. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of achieving results by understanding key drivers, developing a strong rationale, and executing strategies to achieve results to solve complex environmental problems. The job requires working closely with the Oceans Program’s National Policy Director and with a variety of concerned parties, including state government, private industry, grassroots organizations, and others to achieve measurable environmental results.
_*Primary Responsibilities:*_
o Develop a deep understanding of the environmental and economic impacts associated with the trade of coral reef species.
o Work with market experts within the Oceans Program and with external partners to develop policy, economic, and science-based solutions for addressing impacts of coral trade.
o Lead the development and implementation of robust and effective policy and communications strategies in key states to transform the coral trade through improved policies.
o Manage and coordinate outreach and education efforts and key partnerships.
o Develop and cultivate strategic coalitions and other relationships vital to the success of the project.
o Conduct outreach and education to federal and state lawmakers, businesses, and other concerned parties.
o Monitor ongoing activities related to coral reef conservation; track news and information related to the coral trade; communicate key events to other Environmental Defense staff; help decide in which activities to actively participate; and identify new strategic opportunities.
o Represent Environmental Defense at meetings, public events, and with the media.
_*Qualifications:*_
o Bachelor’s degree required (advance degree preferred) in environmental studies, natural resources management, communications, politics or other related field.
o Minimum five years relevant work experience in the environmental, political, communications, or related field.
o Demonstrated leadership and success in developing and implementing strategic policy campaigns to achieve desired outcomes.
o Must be familiar with conservation issues related to coral reef ecosystems.
o Possess strong organizational and people skills, be a self-starter, but able to work closely with Directors and other staff.
o Must have excellent written and public communications skills, experience working with the media, good computer skills, and the ability to work independently.
o Willingness to travel.
_*Location:*_ Sarasota, Florida
_*Salary:*_ Commensurate with experience.
Interested applicants should forward their cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:
Cheryl Pickard, PHR
HR Generalist
Environmental Defense
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
jobs@environmentaldefense.org
Environmental Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and the physically-challenged are encouraged to apply.
(March 2008)
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