Outreach Coordinator, Sustainable Seafood Programs

The New England Aquarium is a recognized leader in ocean conservation and seafood sustainability. Over the past 10 years, we have built a two-pronged program that aims to protect the world's ocean resources by raising public awareness and working with the seafood industry to advance sustainable practices within wild-capture fisheries and aquaculture operations.

Position Overview: 

The Sustainable Seafood Programs Outreach Coordinator coordinates all aspects of our sustainable seafood programs outreach programs to the public and industry partners.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and develop outreach projects for the sustainable seafood programs in efforts to communicate publicly about sustainable seafood through programs, exhibits, and new ventures.
• Work with sustainable seafood industry partners to identify ways to message sustainable seafood effectively.
• Manage existing and initiate new outreach efforts to the general public, chefs, and other interested parties in the Boston area through exhibits, the website, and other avenues.
• Create materials, in collaboration with the Aquarium's Marketing and Communications department, for use by the Sustainable Seafood Programs team to share the message of seafood sustainability.
• Collaborate with scientific research and management teams to share a consistent message.
• Participate in meetings with conservation and industry partners to provide professional expertise.
• Coordinate trainings for retail staff, chefs and others.
• Serve as the main point of contact for information about our sustainable seafood programs at tradeshows and other public events.
• Develop messaging for use by industry partners to spread the word on seafood sustainability to key parties (e.g., customers, vendors, employees).

Qualifications:

Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in business, communications and marketing, education, or policy preferably related to environmental conservation, or equivalent.  Minimum of 3 years experience in communications and marketing including proven experience developing and executing educational or marketing initiatives. 

Proven ability to interpret and translate complex technical information for multiple audiences.  Excellent communication and organizational skills.  Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment and meet multiple deadlines. 

Knowledge of seafood conservation issues and experience with media preferred.  A working knowledge of PC-based systems is required, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and the internet.  A commitment to the New England Aquarium and Sustainable Seafood Programs' missions!

To Apply:

Please visit our website to apply online. 

Affirmative action / equal opportunity employer.