Position Announcement – PISCO Policy Program Coordinator

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Oregon seeks a PISCO Policy Program Coordinator to implement policy and outreach activities. The successful candidate will have a Master’s Degree in a relevant field and a strong scientific background. Responsibilities include engaging with various stakeholders to promote marine conservation science and coordinating outreach efforts. The position is a full-time fixed-term role.

Qualifications

• Strong scientific background with peer-reviewed publications.
• PhD preferred with post-graduate experience.
• Experience in state and federal legislative and policy levels.

Responsibilities

• Support policy and outreach activities at various levels.
• Organize and plan PISCO policy and outreach activities.
• Engage citizens' groups and NGOs to increase marine conservation knowledge.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Scientific writing

Education

Master’s Degree in Ecology, Marine Biology, Conservation Science

PhD and considerable post-graduate experience

Strong organizational, writing, verbal and interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Professional Faculty, PISCO Policy Program Coordinator, (Department of Zoology), Oregon State University. Position is a full time, 12-month fixed term position. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Closing Date: 09/17/10. OSU is an AA/EOE, and has a practice of being responsive to dual-career needs.

About PISCO

The Department of Zoology at Oregon State University invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) 12-month, fixed-term Professional Faculty position, “PISCO Policy Program Coordinator”. The Coordinator will support the effective implementation of major activities of PISCO (Partnership for Interdisciplinary Studies of Coastal Oceans). This scientific program focuses on marine ecology and oceanography in coastal waters off the west coast of the United States. PISCO was established to provide the interdisciplinary knowledge and effective outreach to accelerate transfer of scientific knowledge of coastal ecosystems to policy-makers and assist society in using coastal resources responsibly.

www.piscoweb.org

Responsibilities

• Policy and outreach activities at statewide (Oregon), regional, and federal levels. Major focal areas are climate change, marine reserves, and ocean resources. In close consultation with lead Investigators and the consortium-wide policy team, s/he will work on specific policy processes in Oregon and at federal level, and be responsible for (a) translating and summarizing scientific information and data specific to these policy processes, (b) creating opportunities to improve how science informs policy and management, (c) developing strategic relationships between PISCO research groups and key policy making and management entities.
• Overall organization and strategic planning of PISCO policy and outreach activities. S/he will work closely with other Coordinators and Principal Investigators to ensure (a) strategic program development, (b) coordination and integration of policy and outreach activities and (c) effective communication of PISCO scientific research with management and policy activities.
• Educational support, to increase understanding about marine conservation science among relevant citizens’ groups, NGOs, industry groups, and the general public. S/he also will engage with PISCO scientists and collaborators on policy issues by staying current on marine issues and contributing to educational activities such as PISCO communications training, workshops, and university courses. The Coordinator will participate in the publication of PISCO products, including scientific papers, reports, white papers, brochures, and similar materials.

Qualifications

Minimum / Required Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Ecology, Marine Biology, Conservation Science or a closely related field.
• Strong scientific background as evidenced by publications in peer reviewed journals.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD and considerable post-graduate experience. Ability to work successfully toward the achievement goals and objectives with a wide variety of constituents, such as scientists, managers, funders, and decision-makers.
• Strong organizational, writing, verbal and interpersonal skills. Attention to details, demonstrates decision-making abilities and can coordinate group projects in accordance to set targets/deadlines.
• Recent experience at the state and federal legislative and policy levels for ocean issues, working with large groups, demonstrated experience in communicating scientific information to diverse audiences, and demonstrated ability to understand, evaluate and communicate scientific concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate and implement plans and programs, develop written materials, facilitate one-on-one or group meetings and coordinate multiple priorities/projects to achieve program goals and objectives.
• Relevant management experience on policy formulation, strategic planning, administrative budget and program development.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Application

To review posting and apply, go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. Apply to posting # 0006098.