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Subject: MFCN Seeking New Executive Director
From: "Bruce Stedman" <[email protected]>
Date: Wed, January 12, 2011 11:59 am
To: "Board of Directors" <[email protected]>
[email protected]
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Dear Colleagues: Please forward the attached Position Announcement to any
position announcing venue you think would help us find high quality
candidates and any individuals you think might be interested in the position
or know someone who might. I have sent to all the funders, Member Groups,
and the job search venues we normally use.
Please call or email me or Gerry if you have questions or ideas on possible
candidates.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:
Executive Director
JANUARY 12, 2011
The Marine Fish Conservation Network is seeking to hire its next Executive
Director, working out of its Washington, DC office. MFCN is a national
coalition of almost 200 national, regional and local environmental
organizations, recreational and commercial fishing groups, aquariums, and
marine science groups dedicated to marine fish conservation and to
sustainable fish populations, ecosystems, and fishing communities. To
learn more about the Network, please visit our website:
www.conservefish.org.
The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is expected to:
Serve as spokesperson for the Network;
Oversee MFCNs day-to-day operations;
Develop and execute (with the Networks staff) campaigns and programs
to:
o End overfishing and rebuild overfished stocks
o Defend and improve the Magnuson-Stevens Act
o Increase and defend National Marine Fisheries Service budgets
o Reduce scientific and management uncertainty in fisheries management by
improving data collection, monitoring, and accountability
o Advance ecosystem-based fisheries management
Manage the organizations finances (with the Networks contract
accountant) including developing budgets, cash flow, audit reports, and
tax filings;
Improve and execute the Networks fundraising strategy, including
identifying and cultivating support from foundations, corporations, and
individuals, writing grant proposals, and reporting to donors;
Supervise a staff of 3 full-time employees and (currently) 6
contractors;
Assist the Board of Directors to make informed decisions regarding the
finances and administrative policies of the Network;
Manage the ongoing discussions, debates and decision-making of the
Networks Board of Advisors to develop and implement Network policies and
strategies; and
Revise (with the Board of Advisors and staff) the Networks Strategic
Plan, with emphasis on the objectives and tactics needed for the next
reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Act.
Qualifications:
minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental policy development;
at least 10 years of management experience;
strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple projects, and
comfortable in a fast-paced work environment;
good understanding of campaign-focused advocacy, including developing
strategy, organizing, and media relations;
direct experience in non-profit or academic fundraising;
strong writing and communications skills;
advanced degree in environmental science, political science,
environmental law, or a related field is desirable; and
knowledge of federal fisheries management policy and/or science is
highly desired.
MFCN offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and is committed to
workplace diversity; salary is commensurate with experience and
qualifications.
To apply:
Applicants should send a resume, 2-4 references, a brief writing sample,
and a cover letter, to be received not later than February 15, 2011 (by
mail or email) to:
Gerry Leape, MFCN President
[email protected]
or Marine Fish Conservation Network
Suite 210
600 Pennsylvania Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20003-4344
Please, no phone calls or faxes.
MFCN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About MFCN
The Marine Fish Conservation Network is a unique and diverse 200-member
coalition committed to sustainable fish populations, ecosystems, and
fishing communities. The Networks long-term goals are to defend and
implement the conservation gains made through (the Network-led) passage of
the reauthorized Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA), and to realign fisheries
management to be consistent with objectives for sustaining healthy marine
ecosystems as the basis of sustainable fisheries.
Our intent is to lay the policy, media, and legislative groundwork for
fuller integration of ecosystem-based approaches in U.S. fisheries law as
part of the next reauthorization of the MSA. At the same time, we are
committed to working with the Congress, National Marine Fisheries Service,
and regional fishery management councils on national issues of concern to
our members, particularly defense and implementation of the MSA,
ecosystem-based management, appropriations, and national oceans policy.
For further information about MFCN, please visit www.conservefish.org
Bruce.
Bruce J. Stedman
Executive Director
Marine Fish Conservation Network
office: 202-543-5509 x209
cell: 301-602-3684
