ASOC Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Campaign Project Coordinator

Position overview: The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC) is seeking a full-time project coordinator to work closely with the Executive Director and Director of Operations and Finance on the implementation of a grant to our marine protected areas (MPAs) campaign. The position reports to the Executive Director. The initial term of the position is two years and may be eligible for renewal (pdf).

This position can be based at ASOC headquarters in Washington, DC or may be performed remotely.

The responsibilities of the project coordinator include:

• Monitoring grant subcontractors to ensure grant deliverables are achieved.

• Developing and maintaining a broad knowledge of Antarctic MPAs and Southern Ocean conservation policy.

• Working with ASOC member organizations to ensure coordination of MPA-related activities.

• Assisting grant subcontractors with project activities, including planning events.

• Preparing campaign materials for internal and external use.

• Representing ASOC at international meetings and advocating for campaign goals.

• Attending relevant meetings and conferences, including meetings of the Commission on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR).

• Assisting the ASOC Director of Operations and Finance in fulfilling grant reporting requirements and monitoring grant and subcontractor budgets.

• Developing relationships with Antarctic stakeholders in industry, science, and government.

• Supporting the Executive Director on additional campaign activities as needed.

Salary and benefits: The salary range for the position is USD$55,000 - USD$60,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits will be determined based on country of residence.

Requirements:

• Three to five years of experience in marine conservation, polar governance, or a related field.

• Bachelor’s degree in marine science, international relations, environmental policy, or a related field. A master’s degree is desirable but not required.

• Strong verbal and written communications skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with a wide variety of colleagues, stakeholders and sectors.

• Experience in environmental policy work and/or advocacy.

• Excellent time-and project-management skills. 

• Demonstrated understanding and interest in polar or ocean governance issues.

• Willingness to work independently, with solid problem-solving skills.

• Fluency in English. Additional language skills desirable but not required.

Start date: Immediate

Application process: Please send a CV, 1-2 page writing sample, and a short, 1-2 paragraph cover email indicating why you are interested in this position (do not send a separate cover letter in addition to the email) to claire.christian@asoc.org. 

About ASOC: Founded in 1978, the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC) is a nongovernmental organization working full time to preserve Antarctica and the surrounding Southern Ocean. A coalition of NGOs interested in Antarctic environmental protection, ASOC represents the environmental community at Antarctic governance meetings and works to promote important Antarctic conservation goals. Though Antarctica and the Southern Ocean are far away, we believe that the continent and its surrounding ocean are the natural heritage of all humankind and seek to ensure that Antarctic ecosystems - both terrestrial and marine - remain protected and intact.

ASOC is an equal opportunity employer.