POSITION TITLE: 2022-030 Senior Manager, Government Relations
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Government Relations
REPORTS TO: Director, Government Relations
STATUS: Regular, Full-Time, Exempt
LOCATION: Washington, DC
ABOUT OCEAN CONSERVANCY
Ocean Conservancy educates and empowers people to take action on behalf of the ocean and works to protect the ocean from today’s greatest global challenges. Together with our partners, we create evidence-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it.
POSITION SUMMARY
Ocean Conservancy’s Government Relations team works to develop and implement policy solutions to address key ocean threats. Through strategic engagement with Congress, the Administration, partner organizations and other stakeholders, we work to educate policymakers on ocean issues and influence ocean-related legislation and policy decisions to achieve lasting change. We pride ourselves on promoting visionary policy solutions; inspiring and activating key constituencies in new and innovative ways; and working with our program teams to win real policy and legislative changes that protect and promote ocean health.
The Government Relations Senior Manager’s mission is to drive the development and advancement of Ocean Conservancy’s policy and legislative agenda. Specially, the individual in this role will serve as the lead government relations staffer responsible for developing and implementing a cross-cutting advocacy campaign and government relations strategy to achieve our Trash-Free Seas and Plastics policy objectives. This position serves as Ocean Conservancy’s voice to government officials on Capitol Hill and in federal agencies and works with our conservation experts to develop policy goals, activate new constituencies, and win real policy and legislative changes that protect and promote ocean health.
This position is based in Washington, D.C. and the successful candidate will be expected to register as a federal lobbyist.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Act as Ocean Conservancy’s representative and voice on Capitol Hill and with federal agencies.
Drive visionary policy solutions.
Lead cross-cutting communications and advocacy strategies.
REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Environmental Policy, Law, or Marine Science preferred.
Advanced degree in Political Science, Environmental Policy, Law, or Marine Science a plus.
COMPENSATION LANGUAGE
Ocean Conservancy is committed to equity in its pay practices and posts the minimum and midpoint of the range for each of its open positions. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with the skills, years of experience and unique background of the candidate. Salary minimum is $79,900; salary midpoint is $99,800. Salary may be higher as appropriate for the selected candidate, with internal equity being considered.COVID-19 REQUIREMENT
You will be required to provide proof of full vaccination status, or submit to regular masking and testing, as a condition of employment at Ocean Conservancy’s meetings, gatherings and offices. You may request an accommodation for medical or religious reasons.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Ocean Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. Ocean Conservancy is continually seeking to diversify its staff, particularly to broaden opportunities for individuals from demographic groups that are historically underrepresented in the sciences and in environmental advocacy.
We encourage applicants to apply who have a diverse level and range of relevant skills and experiences. A 100% match is not required. We want to support employees’ career growth and in return, our employees help Ocean Conservancy grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.