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Description
The Marine Fish Conservation Network (Network), a national coalition of over 170 national, regional, and local environmental organizations; recreational and commercial fishing groups; aquariums; and marine science groups dedicated to marine fish conservation and committed to long-term reform of U.S. fisheries laws, is seeking a Regional Organizer to work in the South Atlantic region. The position will be based in Charleston, South Carolina. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work first hand with regional and local media, as well as national and regional conservation and fishing organizations. Please visit our website: www.conservefish.org, to learn more about the Network.
Responsibilities of the Regional Organizer
This is an immediate full time position. The Regional Organizer will report to the Network's Executive Director and Director of Regional Operations and will be responsible for:
* Generating support for fishery management reform from members of the public and diverse constituencies including fishermen, conservationists, businesses, scientists, community activists and others.
* Participating in efforts to generate earned media on the need for fishery management reform.
* Arranging and participating in meetings with Members of Congress in-district and in Washington, DC.
* Arranging and participating in public meetings and events to generate public support for reform.
* Attending and monitoring regional fishery management council meetings.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have at least a BA/BS in environmental science, political science, journalism, or a related field and significant experience working as an organizer on advocacy campaigns and working with the media. Knowledge of federal fisheries management polices is a plus. This position involves extensive travel, which in some months may involve 25% of the organizer's time.
Compensation:
The Network offers paid vacation and sick leave and health benefits. The starting salary for this position will be in the high $30,000 to low $40,000 range commensurate with experience.
To apply: Please send cover letter, resume, the names of three references and a writing sample via email or:
Eric Rardin
Director of Regional Operations
Marine Fish Conservation Network
600 Pennsylvania Ave, SE, Suite 210
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 543-5774 (fax)
No phone calls please.