Position at the Ocean Conservancy

*Position Available Ocean Conservancy*
*Pacific Outreach Coordinator*

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*Position to be based in Ocean Conservancy's San Francisco, CA office

The Pacific Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for building
support for ocean protection in California. Among other outreach tasks
related to the California coast, the Coordinator will help advance a
campaign to develop a statewide network of marine protected areas along
the coast of California. The Coordinator will lead regional outreach
campaigns to help generate support for Ocean Conservancy programs
including ecosystem and wildlife protection, sustainable fisheries and
aquaculture, ocean governance, and the International Coastal Cleanup.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Educate and mobilize constituents about the need for ocean protections.
Develop and execute campaigns to demonstrate public support, including
letters and emails to state and local officials and the Governor.
Coordinate with and recruit coalitions of conservation, business,
fishing, and academic interests. Prepare plain-English explanations of
scientific and technical information for the public. Write, design, and
produce outreach materials and action alerts. Identify and attend events
on behalf of Ocean Conservancy to educate the public and recruit
activists and volunteers. Coordinate communications efforts with
national headquarters.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in political science, communications, environmental
studies or related field. Minimum 2 years experience working in a
professional office or campaign environment. Ability and experience in
mobilizing individuals to take action. Ability to set clear goals and
meet deadlines. Self directed and able to manage projects independently.
Excellent writing, interpersonal and organizational skills required. The
ideal candidate will have experience managing online communication,
working with coalitions, and mobilizing activists. Familiarity with
environmental protections or political/legislative experience is
beneficial. Willingness to seek non-traditional alliances in potentially
contentious settings is also a plus. Comfort communicating via phone and
email; willingness and ability to travel within California by car and
plane, sometimes to remote locations for meetings and outreach events;
familiarity with Microsoft Office and the internet. Experience with GIS,
website maintenance and/or blogging experience is a plus.


All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a resume,
letter of interest and salary expectations to: jobs@oceanconservancy.org
or via the following:

Pacific Outreach Coordinator Ocean Conservancy
1300 19th Street NW, 8th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20036

Or send a Fax to:
Attn: Pacific Outreach Coordinator
202-872-0619