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With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, with programs from Boston to Beijing, has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches. EDF’s mission is to preserve the natural systems on which all life depends. Finding solutions to the most critical environmental problems facing the planet requires a team of people with an array of perspectives and experiences. You can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life.
EDF’s Oceans Program works to improve the health of the oceans by working with fishermen, scientists, fish dealers, chefs, and other partners to establish innovative and durable solutions to today’s toughest fishery management challenges.
Overall Function
The Senior Conservation Manager, Gulf of Mexico will be a critical leader in our work to secure a sustainable future for the region’s fisheries and coastal communities. S/he will lead EDF’s outreach to key stakeholders, including commercial and recreational fishermen, and play a central role in developing and implementing our overall strategy in the region. The Senior Conservation Manager will be responsible for managing a team of consultants, interns and possibly staff to help ensure that our goals and objectives are met. S/he will report to the Director, Gulf of Mexico Oceans Program.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement broad strategies for the successful adaptation of commercial and recreational management reforms in the Gulf.
- Oversee and implement specific tactics which will bring these strategies to fruition.
- Conduct on-the-ground- assessments to identify and develop key fishermen and stakeholder supporters
- Effectively leverage key fishermen and other stakeholder voices with council members, commission members, state and federal agencies executives and other key decision makers
- Participate in and/or oversee community outreach efforts to ensure successful plan implementation
- Coordinate and interact with news media and use outreach materials as needed to promote and publicize projects
- Serve on federal and state advisory panels and committees key to advancing our work in the Gulf
- Provide support to the region’s commercial and recreational fishermen:
- Convene workshops to facilitate leadership, outreach, media and communications training
- Conduct fishermen exchanges
- Lead other targeted activities
- Direct research and analysis to identify solutions to project goals, analyzing information from a variety of internal and external sources:
- Identify, design, and implement entrepreneurial projects which will advance management solutions
- Supervise outside consultants on the development of fisheries economic and business studies and scientific projects needed
- Engage in fundraising support activities and collaborate on proposals and reports required by grantors or other requesting parties
- Undertake and complete special projects as assigned
Qualifications:
- Graduate degree or, equivalent professional experience, in science, policy, economics, or law, in areas related to environmental or marine resources policy, aquatic sciences, environmental sciences or related fields encouraged
- Minimum of five years of work experience in the field of natural sciences with fisheries experience preferred
- Strong understanding of state and federal policy making and political processes.
- Understanding of business, environmental, financial, scientific and other issues related to creating and maintaining sustainable fisheries or other natural resources
- Demonstrable people and project management skills
- Demonstrable analytic skills and ability to perform rigorous analysis in support of highly visible work
- Demonstrable written and oral communication skills, as well as proven negotiation skills
- Ability to garner consensus between disparate groups with conflicting priorities
- Ability to recognize and build on market and strategic opportunities for progress
- Capable of working with a variety of concerned parties, including government agencies, grassroots organizations and private firms, within strategic coalitions
- A self-starter with the ability to think strategically and the initiative to work in a small regional office while effectively functioning as part of a larger program team
- Travel to Washington, DC and the Gulf Coast are required on a periodic basis
Location
The position will be located in Austin, Texas but candidates in other Gulf of Mexico states (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama or Florida) will be considered.
To Apply
To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. Inquiries received via phone call or direct email will not be eligible for review.
Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer.
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