POSITION TITLE:   2022-062 Manager - Alaska Marine Debris  

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM:  Arctic and Trash Free Seas Program   

REPORTS TO:    Senior Arctic Fellow   

STATUS:    Regular, Full-Time, exempt  

LOCATION:    Alaska

 

ABOUT OCEAN CONSERVANCY

Ocean Conservancy is a nonprofit organization working for healthy oceans protected by a more just world. Our headquarters are in Washington, DC, and we have deep roots in Alaska, including a 12-person Arctic Team with staff in Anchorage, Eagle River, and Juneau. Our work engages with Tribal and other Alaska Native partners and government agencies, conservation NGOs, and others.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager of Arctic Marine Debris Initiative works to expand Ocean Conservancy’s support for, and partnership with, Alaska communities, Tribes, and other entities working to reduce the impacts of marine debris. This position plays a critical role in expanding the International Coastal Cleanup partner network by working in Alaska and the broader Arctic to increase the reach and impact of Ocean Conservancy, the International Coastal Cleanup, and the Arctic Program. The Manager identifies opportunities to support cleanup events, coordinate partners, and participate in regional or other planning efforts. In this way, the Manager is responsible for helping to steward, cultivate and enrich partnerships that advance the International Coastal Cleanup and Trash Free Seas and Arctic Program goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help support and expand a diverse network of entities that work on marine debris issues in Alaska.

• Represent Ocean Conservancy in local and regional working groups.

• Identify opportunities to support cleanup events and act as the liaison between local partners and Ocean Conservancy.

• Provide regular communication and support to new and existing partners working on marine debris removal and policy.

• Identify opportunities to build community partnerships and advance Ocean Conservancy’s goals through work on marine debris and related issues.

• Engage with regional, national, and/or global organizations to represent and amplify Ocean Conservancy’s work.

• Perform other duties to advance Ocean Conservancy’s goals and mission.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• BA/BS degree, 3-5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Familiarity with marine debris and plastic pollution, including abandoned, lost, or otherwise discards fishing gear, and its impacts on wildlife, ecosystems, and economies.

• Experience working with and in coastal Alaska communities and with Alaska Native peoples.

• Demonstrated ability to function as part of a team to plan and execute meetings and events.

• Commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of work, including grant-making.

• Ability to take the initiative and make connections among partners and conservation opportunities to promote overarching ocean conservation goals.

• Ability to be flexible and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Willingness to travel over weekends, particularly during the summer months.

 

COMPENSATION DETAILS

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 $63,400; salary midpoint is $85,400. 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 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.