The Marine Economist is a member of Oceana’s Science Team, reporting to the Chief Scientist and plays a key role in Oceana’s Save the Oceans/Feed the World Campaign. H/She has primary responsibility for researching and analyzing economic outcomes of policy alternatives, developing and proposing policy initiatives, and preparing Oceana technical reports. He/she must be knowledgeable about global food issues, including food security and livelihood concerns. The position requires extensive outside contact, particularly with economists and scientists and representatives of other organizations. H/She must be available for travel as necessary.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Carries out research on Oceana’s campaign topics and other subjects relevant to Oceana’s objectives.
- Conducts literature searches, carries out analyses of primary and secondary literature, drafts reports and policy recommendations.
- Gathers pertinent information and data through libraries, the web, government agencies and academia; analyzes data as appropriate and prepares reports accordingly.
- Communicates with outside economists in order to generate academic support for Oceana’s work, including sign-on letters and technical review of reports.
- Writes/edits or otherwise provides the economic foundation for Oceana reports and external communications.
- Represents Oceana at external events including conferences, symposia, meetings, and hearings.
- Participates in Oceana campaign and project teams as appropriate.
- Prepares reports for the Board of Directors, foundations and public education efforts, including writing/editing or otherwise providing the scientific foundation, as well as reduction and distribution to the intended audience.
- Manages a varied and high volume workload and works independently to meet deadlines and accomplish tasks.
- Perform additional duties as needed and/or assigned.
Supervision Exercised
None.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as food and resource economics. Familiarity with seafood industry a plus.
- Able to analyze how markets interact and how changes in one market affect (or do not affect) various other markets.
- Excellent writing, editing, communication, organizational and research skills required. Spanish fluency a plus,
- Proficiency with Windows-based applications (MS Office Suite preferred). Database proficiency strongly preferred.
- Ability to do presentations and address large gatherings on topics related to the mission of Oceana.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Must be willing to accept a varied workload. Some long hours and travel may be required.
- Must have the ability to handle many tasks simultaneously, with speed, accuracy, and courtesy, show initiative, and exhibit insightful planning and understanding of abstract concepts.
- Ability to take initiative in suggesting ways to augment work and responsibilities of position to accomplish Oceana’s goals.
- Must maintain strict confidentiality in working with sensitive data, and possess excellent judgment in handling communications, expense budgets, other issues and personal relationships.
- Must exercise sound judgment and be able to represent Oceana in a professional and responsive manner.
- Strong interpersonal skills
Oceana, Inc. has a rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan and other generous benefits. Oceana is an equal opportunity employer(EOE)
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