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Senior Manager, Highly Migratory Species Advocacy

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Sectors Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Location District of Columbia - America North
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Senior Level
Company Name Environmental Defense Fund
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Telephone 1-800-684-3322
Website Further Details / Applications
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Directory Entry : Founded in 1967 as the Environmental Defense Fund, we tackle the most serious environmental problem...a scrappy group of scientists and a lawyer on Long Island, New York, fighting to save osprey from the toxic pesticide DDT. Using scientific evidence, our founders got DDT banned nationwide. Today, we’re one of the world's leading environmental organizations. In the U.S., Fortune magazine called our board one of the country's most influential nonprofit boards. You can see the jobs of the EDF on their website.
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IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

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 Manager, Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Advocacy will lead design and implementation of a comprehensive strategy for improving highly migratory species management using 21st-century technology and tools. The Senior Manager will develop and decide on recommendations and action steps based on analysis, using advanced knowledge of strategy, operations and environmental management. The Senior Manager will report to the Chief Counsel, Oceans.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and oversee strategies for implementing a comprehensive, multi-pronged strategy to conserve HMS such as sharks, tuna, swordfish, and billfish.
  • Manage the necessary budget, personnel and/or consultants required to draft and promote solutions for successful implementation of HMS conservation.
  • Conduct and coordinate outreach to HMS stakeholders, including fishermen and other parts of the fishing industry, policymakers, and the scientific community to ensure that conservation and management measures are well-designed and effective;
  • Identify important scientific, economic, and institutional design questions needing analysis. Work with EDF Oceans staff and partners to oversee that analysis and provide input to developing HMS management measures so that they have the maximum impact;
  • Represent EDF at various conferences and other public speaking engagements, and provide expert-level information, including at public meetings, advisory panels, meetings with policymakers, and before the media;
  • Work with EDF Communications team on public outreach relating to HMS conservation issues, especially improving shark science and bycatch management;
  • Liaise with other environmental groups interested in HMS management to develop conservation strategy that advances common goals.


Qualifications:

  • Minimum four-year degree with eight years of related work experience. Advanced degree and/or additional experience with campaign-type work, stakeholder outreach, and/or fisheries issues are highly preferred.
  • Working knowledge of ocean conservation issues, especially fisheries management, and strong understanding of state and federal environmental regulation and political processes.
  • Collaborative communicator with extraordinary diplomatic skill and experience working with stakeholders to develop consensus-driven work product.
  • Ability to present complex and technical information clearly and comprehensively, both orally and in written form.
  • Demonstrable project and people management skills, including the ability to work with colleagues and partners of varied backgrounds and experience in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills for senior executive audiences.
  • Creative and innovative thinker willing to challenge the status quo and propose new ideas and opportunities.
  • Experience managing a diverse workload; exceptional personal organization and attention to detail.
  • Excellent judgment, flexibility, and good humor.
  • Experience working with coalitions of diverse stakeholders, including user groups as well as environmental non-governmental organizations.

Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, EDF is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. Diverse applicants encouraged to apply.

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