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Description
~ Heal the Bay is a regional environmental nonprofit organization dedicated to making Santa Monica Bay and Southern California coastal waters safe and healthy for people & marine life. ~
Progress toward the mission is achieved by effectively combining the use of science, advocacy, community outreach, and public education to create positive change in our local environment.
Position Overview
Heal the Bay is looking for a leader who is passionate about water quality, watershed health and ocean health, and who is committed to proactively improving Southern California's environment. The Science and Policy Director will be responsible for leading a team of scientists and policy advocates to achieve the organization's strategic goals.
This position will report to Heal the Bay's vice president. Participation in some weekend and evening events, and regional and statewide travel is necessary. Heal the Bay offers a casual work environment and collegial atmosphere.
Responsibilities
- The Science and Policy Director will provide strategic direction to department staff on research, policy and regulatory analysis, and legislative campaigns.
- They will represent Heal the Bay at public meetings and in stakeholder groups - advocating for strong water quality and ocean health-related policies and regulations.
- A large focus of this position will be advocating for science-based integrated water management approaches to improving water quality.
Qualifications
- Must be motivated, articulate, organized and a strong problem solver.
- Candidate must be able to apply technical expertise to solving environmental problems within the Santa Monica Bay watersheds and LA's local coastal waters.
- A strong water quality, water supply and regulatory background with experience in the policy arena is preferred.
- Coastal and ocean related policy experience is also a plus.
- Must have over five years of managerial experience.
- Must love the ocean!
Compensation: This is a full time salaried position with health, dental, vision and vacation benefits. Salary range is $65,000 to $85,000 based on experience.
~ Heal the Bay is an equal opportunity employer and actively recruits to promote diversity in our workforce. ~