Urban Waters Ambassador

Estuario; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Estuario is seeking a qualified Urban Waters Ambassador to enhance restoration efforts in the Martín Peña Channel Special Planning District. This role involves building multi-sector partnerships and engaging with federal and local agencies to secure funding and implement ecological restoration projects.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in partnership-building and financial project management, with a strong network among stakeholders. This opportunity will play a pivotal role in revitalizing the channel and its ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Proven record of building partnerships with local and federal agencies like USACE and USEPA.
• Experience in managing multi-million-dollar projects.
• Familiarity with mission and objectives of SJBEP and Proyecto Enlace is desired.

Responsibilities

• Formulate strategies to increase federal involvement.
• Build relationships with federal and local agencies.
• Identify resources for channel restoration.
• Collaborate with a multi-agency team for project execution.

Skills

Building multi-sectorial partnerships

Strong networks with local and federal agencies

Experience in congressional appropriation processes

Education

Advanced university degree

Job description

Estuario is seeking interested candidates for the Urban Waters Ambassador position. The Urban Waters Ambassador will be experienced person that will support, establish, and follow up on existing key alliances to further the restoration of the Channel and build a strong platform to help further the public works and infrastructure needed in the Martín Peña Channel Special Planning District located in San Juan.

Specifically, the Ambassador will follow up on key actions and potential funding sources to enact interventions within the Caño Martín Peña Comprehensive Development Plan and ultimately leading to the Channel’s dredging and ecosystem restoration.

ABOUT ESTUARIO

The Corporation for the Conservation of the San Juan Bay Estuary is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that operates the San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership, or Estuario. Established in 1994, we are the only tropical and non-continental location within the National Estuary Program (NEP) under Section 320 of the Clean Water Act. The Estuario operates as a partnership to restore and conserve the waters and associated ecosystems of the San Juan Bay Estuary and its watershed as a sustainable axis of social and economic development. The partnership is a trusted regional science-based organization, supported by engaged stakeholders. Estuario’s work is guided by a master restoration plan known as the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) for the San Juan Bay Estuary.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement strategies to further federal government involvement
• Connect federal tools and resources with the needs of the Martín Peña Channel Special Planning District
• Build relationships and capacity to lay a foundation of continued success
• Assist in establishing strategic partnerships and following up on responsibilities and commitments with federal agencies, as well as local agencies
• Communication with other Ambassadors to share common experiences and identify alternative action paths that may help further the Channel’s Ecosystem Restoration
• Identify resources to further the restoration on the Martín Peña Channel, the relocations of families, and infrastructure improvements.
• Identify new sources to support the restoration of the Channel, such as the alternative of working with private funds, and US Congressional appropriations
• Work with multi-agency team to collaboratively set in motion the actions described above.

Required Qualifications (Education and Experience)

• Proven record of building multi-sectorial partnerships through strong networks with local and federal agencies. Some key stakeholders include: USACE, USEPA, HUD, FEMA, and US Health and Human Services
• Experience in creating strong financial platforms to implement multi-million-dollar projects, including proven experience in congressional and federal appropriation processes
• An advanced university degree is expected but not a requirement for the contract
• Basic knowledge of the mission and objectives of the SJBEP and the Proyecto Enlace is desired but not required

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume/CV by email no later than June 17, 2026 to: [e-mail] . The email must be directed to [e-mail], and must specify in the subject the title of the position, “Urban Waters Ambassador”

Sources of funding

Pending EPA approval for Grant CE99206929-3

The Corporation for the Conservation of the San Juan Bay Estuary is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that operates the San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership. The Corporation for the Conservation of the SJBE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or genetics. MBE/WBE and other certified minorities and small businesses are encouraged to apply.

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