Job Opening:
Blue Ocean Institute
Long Island, New York
Position: Seafood Program Director
Description:
Blue Ocean Institute inspires a closer
relationship with the sea through science, art,
and literature. We promote conservation solutions
from a place of compassion and understanding for
people and ocean wildlife and share information
and ideas that enlighten personal choices,
instill hope, and help restore life in the
ocean. Our pioneering seafood program, the first
of its kind in the country, translates in-depth
scientific research and complex information about
ocean wildlife, fishing, and aquaculture, into
accurate and easy to understand materials to
assist consumers, retailers and chefs in
selecting ocean friendly fish and shellfish. Our
seafood rankings are based on the best available
science and derived through our cutting-edge,
robust, quantitative scoring system.
The Seafood Program Director will develop and
implement a program to expand Blue Ocean
Institutes pioneering seafood education and
outreach initiatives and build widespread
awareness of sustainable practices. We seek a
creative, strategic thinker with an
entrepreneurial flair, collaborative spirit and
strong interpersonal skills. This is a senior
staff position that will be instrumental in
developing innovative products, engaging new
sectors in the sustainable seafood movement, and
forging partnerships with businesses and
nonprofits. Were looking for a committed
conservationist and dynamic team player who will
lead the seafood program and contribute to
strategic planning and other organizational initiatives.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement a strategic plan to
expand Blue Oceans sustainable seafood program
and develop inspiring, creative products that reach new audiences;
* Maintain and strengthen our partnerships
with other non-profits; build strategic
partnerships with culinary and environmental
organizations, institutions, and businesses;
* Identify gaps in the sustainable seafood
movement and create ideas and new outreach initiatives to address these;
* Supervise the Seafood Research Associate
position to ensure high-quality fisheries
research and a rigorous production schedule of
evaluations, rankings, review, and editing for
online posting and seafood guides;
* Produce and test our new online sustainable
seafood curriculum for chefs in training and
develop an outreach plan for distributing it
nationwide to culinary institutes and restaurants;
* Work with the Executive Director to manage
and carry out a new (one-year) consumer behavior
pilot program to test sustainable seafood consumer behavior change
* Serve as a media spokesperson on
sustainable seafood issues and respond to information requests from the media;
* Guide the organizations new website renovation with respect to
sustainable seafood;
* Give presentations and host panel
discussions at symposia, academic conferences,
universities, and other public events about seafood and ocean conservation;
* Strengthen the seafood programs presence
on the web through social media marketing such as
blogs, podcasts, and YouTube;
* Provide support to the organizations fundraising efforts.
Qualifications:
Education: Master's or PhD in Environmental
Management, Biodiversity Conservation or
equivalent, with a focus on marine conservation
and fisheries management a plus; or an MBA degree
with a focus on sustainability and environmental issues.
Experience: A minimum of 4 years experience in
conservation organizations or other work
experience directly related to the environment,
sustainability or biodiversity conservation;
knowledge of species in seafood commerce and
their role in ecosystems; proven track record in
project management and development; an
understanding of current and emerging marine
conservation issues; experience in the seafood
business or food sector is desirable. Publishing
in peer-reviewed journals or other publications appreciated but not essential.
Skills: Successful candidate will have excellent
speaking, writing and analytical skills; strong
strategic and organizational expertise; ability
to manage multiple programmatic activities;
excellent computer skills, creativity and
passion, attention to detail and an ability to
meet deadlines. Should be familiar with fishing
and aquaculture,seafood commerce, ecosystem and
environmental issues in general. Dedication to
making a difference on behalf of the oceans is essential.
Blue Ocean is located in East Norwich, New York
on Long Islands north shore (just 35 minutes by
train from Penn. Station, NYC and near Cold
Spring Harbor and Huntington). Salary: $50-60K
depending on experience, plus benefits.
Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Myra Sarli
Blue Ocean Institute
P.O. Box 250
East Norwich, NY 11732
Email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Job Opening
Blue Ocean Institute
Long Island, New York
Position: Seafood Research Associate
Blue Ocean Institute inspires a closer
relationship with the sea through science, art,
and literature. We promote conservation solutions
from a place of compassion and understanding for
people and ocean wildlife and share information
and ideas that enlighten personal choices,
instill hope, and inspire people to take action
to help restore life in the ocean. Our
pioneering seafood program, the first of its kind
in the country, translates in-depth scientific
research and complex information about ocean
wildlife, fishing, and aquaculture, into accurate
and easy to understand materials to assist
consumers, retailers and chefs in selecting ocean
friendly fish and shellfish. Our seafood rankings
are based on the best available science and
derived through our cutting-edge, robust, quantitative scoring system.
Position responsibilities:
· Research and rank fisheries and
aquaculture operations using our quantitative
scoring system (see www.blueocean.org/seafood),
adhering to a rigorous production schedule of
research, rankings, external review, and
editing. Must be adept at interpreting and
analyzing scientific literature and technical
reports (e.g., stock assessments and fishery management plans).
· Set up a structured internship program;
hire train and supervise interns to assist in the research and ranking process.
· Produce our Guide to Ocean Friendly
Seafood in collaboration with our designer and
printer. Collaborate with the Seafood Program
Director to assist in developing and producing other seafood-related products.
· Research diverse issues related to
marine conservation and write for academic and
popular press under the guidance of Blue Oceans
world-renowned co-founder Dr. Carl Safina. Must
have broad understanding of marine
science. Great opportunity for someone seeking
publishing experience that is interested in
mentoring from a leader in the field.
· Reply in a timely manner to information
requests from the media and general public.
· Compile and communicate results from use
of Blue Oceans text messaging
serviceFishPhoneand continue to fine tune the product.
· Make public presentations at conferences
and events to help promote sustainability.
· Attend conferences, symposiums and other
events to stay on top of current developments in
the field and build relationships with other organizations.
· Provide support to the Seafood Program
Director and participate in organization-wide activities as needed.
Qualifications:
· Strong commitment to conservation, our
vision, and a desire to make a difference.
· Masters degree in marine science or
related field, with particular focus on marine
fisheries. Familiarity with issues related to
aquaculture, knowledge of seafood industry
species and ecosystems is also desired.
· Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills required.
· Chosen candidate will have comfort and
confidence in giving presentations, communicating
with fisheries and aquaculture experts and
working with NGO and corporate partners.
· Strong appreciation for rigorous, academic quality research and
writing are a must.
Blue Ocean is located on the north shore of Long
Island (35 minutes by train from Penn. Station,
NYC and nearby Huntington and Cold Spring
Harbor). Salary: $35-42K depending on experience
plus benefits. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume by May 2, 2008 to:
Myra Sarli
Office Manager
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
