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Title | Pacific Outreach Coordinator |
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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 |