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Stefanie Rixecker
ECOFEM Coordinator
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Exciting job opportunity � please distribute (sorry for cross-postings)
Position: Program and Legislative Associate, Washington DC
Description:
Marine Conservation Biology Institute (MCBI), a non-profit conservation
organization based in Redmond, WA seeks an enthusiastic, energetic, and
experienced staff person to lobby Congress and federal agencies on key
issues and assist in other program activities in its Washington DC office.
The Associate would work closely with the Program Director to identify
issues of concern, strategize with others in the conservation community,
and carry out successful campaigns. MCBI is dedicated to advancing the
science of marine conservation biology by holding multidisciplinary
scientific workshops on emerging issues and disseminating the results to
policymakers and the public. Advocacy efforts in Washington DC focus
largely on policies affecting marine protected areas/marine sanctuaries and
improving funding for marine conservation biology research. Other program
activities could include organizing and/or facilitating scientific
workshops and assisting with workshop publications.
Qualifications:
Successful candidates will have a graduate degree in marine biology,
ecology, oceanography, marine affairs, natural resource management,
environmental science, or related field, and at least 2 years experience
advocating environmental policies, preferably at the federal level.
Excellent oral and written communications skills a must. Candidates must
be comfortable dealing with scientists and communicating scientific
concepts to policymakers and the public, and must be self-starters capable
of working independently. Experience working with the media and generating
media coverage a plus.
Starting salary: $35,000 - $40,000 depending on experience, plus excellent
benefits.
To apply: Send resume, brief writing sample, and full contact information
for 3 references by mail to Program Director, Marine Conservation Biology
Institute, 205 N. Edgewood St., Arlington VA 22201. No phone calls, faxes,
or emails please.
Deadline: March 9.
http://www.mcbi.org
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Dr. Stefanie S. Rixecker
Division of Environmental Management & Design
Lincoln University, Canterbury
PO Box 84
Aotearoa New Zealand
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Fax: 64-03-325-3841
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