environment jobs Est. in 1994. Delivering Environment Jobs for 31 years
This job listing is no longer active.
Please use our Environment Jobs Search to find current vacancies.
Title | Florida Conservation Program Specialist |
Posted |
|
|
Description |
Ocean Conservancy works to protect the ocean from today’s greatest global challenges. Together with our partners, we create evidence-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it. POSITION SUMMARY: As a core member of Ocean Conservancy’s Florida Conservation Team, the Florida Conservation Program Specialist will provide critical mission support and added capacity, and will expand and enhance the organization’s ability to work with partners in state and local governments and within the conservation community across Florida. The Specialist will serve as a key point of contact with both existing and new local government partners, and will provide critical staff support for flagship projects such as marine plastics assessments and grassroots advocacy, sea level rise and climate change initiatives, water quality and abundance interventions, and marine wildlife and habitat protection efforts. The Specialist will also represent Ocean Conservancy in public appearances, testimony, and in outreach and education activities. The Specialist will report to the Director of Florida Conservation, and will preferably be based in St. Petersburg, Florida. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE EDUCATION/TRAINING: The successful candidate will have:
COMPENSATION LANGUAGE: Ocean Conservancy is committed to equity in its pay practices and posts the minimum and midpoint of the range for each of its open positions. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with the skills, years of experience, and unique background of the candidate. Salary minimum is $47,900; salary midpoint is $59,900. Salary may be higher as appropriate for the selected candidate, with internal equity being considered. TO APPLY If you think you have what it takes to join Ocean Conservancy’s team, please apply here. COVID-19 REQUIREMENT You will be required to provide proof of full vaccination status, or submit to regular masking and testing, as a condition of employment at Ocean Conservancy’s meetings, gatherings and offices. You may request an accommodation for medical or religious reasons. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER We encourage applicants to apply who have a diverse level and range of relevant skills and experiences. A 100% match is not required. We want to support employee’s career growth and in return our employees help Ocean Conservancy grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization. Ocean Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. Ocean Conservancy is continually seeking to diversify its staff, particularly to broaden opportunities for individuals from demographic groups that are historically underrepresented in the sciences and in environmental advocacy. OCEAN CONSERVANCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. |