Chief Ocean Conservation Officer

CA Paralegal; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within New England

Job summary

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) seeks a Vice President for Ocean Conservation to lead a high‑impact program advancing sustainable fisheries, right whale protections, and marine planning in New England.

The role reports to the Senior VP for Law & Policy and offers a Boston base with some remote work within New England. You will drive policy, science, and market‑based solutions and guide a multidisciplinary team toward strategic impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of ocean law and policy experience.
• Law degree and active bar in New England states.
• Experience with core ocean conservation statutes.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Track record in navigating complex policy initiatives.
• Experience starting/building new initiatives or large teams.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead vision and strategy for CLF’s Ocean conservation work.
• Guide a 10+ member team toward strategic solutions.
• Build partnerships with communities most affected and with leaders across sectors.
• Collaborate with development to prepare grant proposals and budgets.
• Oversee an annual program budget around $1.8 million.
• Coordinate with communications for campaigns and collateral.

Skills

ocean law & policy

team leadership

fundraising

stakeholder engagement

public policy

Education

Law degree

Bar admission

Job description

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) seeks a Vice President for Ocean Conservation to lead a high‑impact program advancing sustainable fisheries, right whale protections, and marine planning in New England.

The role reports to the Senior VP for Law & Policy and offers a Boston base with some remote work within New England. You will drive policy, science, and market‑based solutions and guide a multidisciplinary team toward strategic impact.