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Recreational Fisheries Outreach Specialist, Gulf Restoration and Fish Conservation

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Sectors Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Water Resources
Location Louisiana - America North
Town/City Austin, TX; New Orleans, LA or St. Petersburg, FL
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Company Name Ocean Conservancy
Contact Name Recruitment
Website Further Details / Applications
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LOCATION: Austin, TX; New Orleans, LA or St. Petersburg, FL
DEPARTMENT: Conservation Programs
REPORTS TO: Constituent Outreach Manager, Fish Conservation
DURATION: Full-time

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM:
Ocean Conservancy’s Gulf Restoration program is a dynamic initiative focused on the restoration and enhancement of the Gulf of Mexico following the BP Deepwater Horizon oil disaster. Encompassed within the Gulf Restoration Program, the Fish Conservation Program is a multi-faceted initiative focused on achieving sustainable fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico. Ocean Conservancy has played a key leadership role in transitioning our nation’s fisheries towards a sustainable future. Past accomplishments include securing significant improvements to our nation’s fisheries management laws in 1996 and 2007 as well as the establishment of the first science based rebuilding plan for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico. We will continue this leadership role by ensuring the development and implementation of laws and policies consistent with sustainable fisheries in partnership with fishery stakeholders in the Gulf of Mexico region.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE POSITION:
The BP Deepwater Horizon oil disaster greatly impacted the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem, its fisheries and a way of life for fishing communities. In addition to the longstanding threats facing regional fisheries, the Fish Conservation Program works with Ocean Conservancy’s Gulf Restoration Program team to ensure that regional management policies address new threats posed by this disaster and support the full restoration of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem. The Outreach Specialist will work in concert with our team of professionals to ensure that national laws and policies are consistent with sustainable fisheries, that regional management policies and decisions continue to transition fisheries to long term sustainability, and that a full restoration of the Gulf of Mexico is achieved. OC envisions a healthy and productive Gulf of Mexico that supports resilient ocean ecosystems and coastal communities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Outreach Specialist is responsible for helping develop and implement Ocean Conservancy initiatives aimed at exploring alternatives to current recreational management systems that work better for fishermen and the environment. The Specialist will work with Ocean Conservancy’s multi-disciplinarily staff; fisheries stakeholders; local, state and federal decision makers; businesses and others to expand a diverse constituency base that will support fisheries conservation and management reform. The Specialist will create public awareness of fishery goals and mobilize a constituency to take action to support Ocean Conservancy’s fisheries conservation goals. This position will also assist our Gulf Restoration Program to secure the adoption of a science based, community supported restoration plan for the Gulf of Mexico to address the impacts of the BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster and ensure meaningful and lasting ecological and economic restoration in the Gulf of Mexico.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work in close collaboration with existing staff in the Gulf of Mexico under the  Deputy Director of Fish Conservation to develop and implement an action plan to raise awareness of the need for sustainable fisheries and sound conservation laws and policies in the marine recreational fishery of the Gulf of Mexico;
  • Build and expand a regional network of diverse constituencies, especially from within the private recreational fishing community;
  • Educate and mobilize constituents in the region to act on behalf of Ocean Conservancy’s conservation and restoration goals, including email action alerts, attendance at hearings, editorials, letters and congressional advocacy;
  • Develop relationships with local and regional recreational opinion leaders and work to place conservation-oriented informational news stories, magazine articles, blog posts, social media excerpts and other outreach tools that promote Ocean Conservancy’s priority issues;
  • Act as a liaison with Ocean Conservancy’s communications department to coordinate local news and editorial needs in support of Ocean Conservancy’s priority issues;
  • Organize and/or attend local community based initiatives, provide presentations and outreach to various stakeholder groups to increase awareness of Ocean Conservancy’s programmatic goals;
  • In consultation with Ocean Conservancy staff, inform Ocean Conservancy members, activists, funders and the public through press releases, newsletter articles, workshops, brochures, action alerts, media interviews and grant reports;
  • Work collaboratively with Ocean Conservancy’s team of proven oil spill response and restoration leaders and experts to produce meaningful outcomes for the Gulf of Mexico and its communities.
     

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelors’ degree or higher with a proven understanding of recreational fisheries, fisheries management, public policy, marketing or program management;
  • Demonstrated experience in communicating effectively with fishermen, public relations and/or community organizing;
  • Two years or more of professional conservation, public policy, program management, or other relevant field preferred;
  • Ability to learn, distill and effectively communicate substance of legally, scientifically and politically complex issues to stakeholders, the general public and the media;
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to form effective working relationships with diverse constituents, including: recreational and commercial fishermen,  marine user groups, local businesses, government officials, and the public;
  • Demonstrated ability to think and work creatively, explore new avenues for improvement and growth, and implement new ideas in a fast-paced work environment;
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to work independently but act on behalf of a team;
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
  • Must be able to travel (30-40%).

 

OTHER/PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

  • A strategic thinker who can bring the creativity, energy, discipline and commitment needed to execute our fisheries policy and advocacy work;
  • A high-level performer who remains attentive to details and adheres strictly to deadlines and deliverables while keeping a larger vision in mind;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Highly collaborative with an appreciation of the benefit of a multi-disciplinary team approach;
  • Personable, passionate, productive, and focused to support accurate and timely analysis, advocacy, products, and positions.

 

APPLY FOR THE POSITION: 
If you think you have what it takes to join Ocean Conservancy's team, please send a cover letter speaking to your qualifications and abilities along with your resume and salary expectations to: jobs@oceanconservancy.org and note your name and "Outreach Specialist-FCP #1308" in the subject line.

Ocean Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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