Director, Deep Sea Conservation & Policy Leader (Remote)

Ocean Conservancy; Washington (Washington County); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Conservancy in Washington, DC seeks a Director, Deep Sea Conservation to lead efforts protecting the mesopelagic zone and guide policy in international fora. This expert must manage programs, budgets and fundraising while partnering with governments, scientists and NGOs to advance conservation goals.

The role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking and superior policy advocacy, with a proven track record in environmental policy and fiduciary oversight.

Qualifications

• Strategic leader with collaboration and results-driven approach.
• Experience in environmental advocacy, public policy or natural resource management with demonstrated results.
• Experience communicating complex science to policy audiences and leading diverse partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Leads, designs and manages Ocean Conservancy’s efforts to protect the ocean twilight zone.
• Advances effective conservation policies and strategies at international and regional levels through relevant fora.
• Elevates the importance of the mesopelagic zone through representation at key international fora and strategic communications.
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with high level decision-makers and partners to advance program goals.
• Leads the development and execution of work plans, program budgets and proposals to ensure success.
• Tracks and coordinates activities and progress; keeps others informed.
• Identifies new opportunities for enhanced leadership and organizational visibility on conservation issues.
• Ensures an integrated approach to Ocean Conservancy’s work by connecting this program with other efforts.
• Works with Development staff to steward funding partnerships and create fundraising materials.

Skills

Leadership

Public policy

Advocacy

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Communication

Fisheries policy

Biodiversity

International policy

Education

Advanced degree in marine/environmental science or law

Job description

Ocean Conservancy in Washington, DC seeks a Director, Deep Sea Conservation to lead efforts protecting the mesopelagic zone and guide policy in international fora. This expert must manage programs, budgets and fundraising while partnering with governments, scientists and NGOs to advance conservation goals.

The role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking and superior policy advocacy, with a proven track record in environmental policy and fiduciary oversight.