DEFENDERS
OF WILDLIFE
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Coral reef marine scientist
DIVISION/SITE: Headquarters, Washington, DC
DEPARTMENT: Conservation Science and Economics
REPORTS TO: Chief Scientist
BASIC SUMMARY:
This professional-level position is responsible for implementing all science-based advising and research necessary to implement the strategies of a four-organization coalition seeking to ensure the long-term health and resilience of the world’s coral reef ecosystems, including the demonstrably sustainable and humane import of coral reef species into the United States. Primary responsibilities are to prioritize the science-based conservation objectives and strategies to implement these goals for Defenders and its three coalition partners (World Wildlife Fund, Environmental Defense Fund, Humane Society of the U.S.). The incumbent will act as lead for the coral reef campaign inside Defenders, and serve as its official liaison with the coalition and all external partners who are involved with the campaign.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Represent Defenders for the coral reef coalition, at public meetings, hearings, press events, conferences, national and international forums, and in communications with public officials, the media, Defenders’ membership, the donor community, and the general public on the issue of coral reef conservation.
• Prepare on behalf of the four-member coalition key science reports, articles, and fact sheets that document the impacts and other conservation consequences from global trade in coral reef fauna and artifacts.
• Identify the optimal science-based metrics that can evaluate whether the regulatory, economic, policy, and legislative goals that are established for coral reef conservation are likely to be achieved.
• Assist in the application of credible science that can best influence federal and state wildlife policy aimed at coral reef conservation through administrative and legislative forums, using a range of strategies including but not limited to:
o Direct and grassroots lobbying in the U.S. Congress and appropriate legislatures
o Policy and programmatic changes in relevant state and federal agencies
• Educate and motivate Defenders staff to improve coral reef conservation, especially the organization’s legislative affairs, international, and media/communications departments.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education: Ph.D. degree preferred in Marine Science, Natural Resource Management, Ecology, or related discipline.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience working on coral reef conservation, or 5+ years working on other marine conservation issues.
• Demonstrated ability or willingness to learn emerging issues at the interface of conservation and social science, especially as these relate to global wildlife trade (e.g., consumer preference, supply/demand relationships, market incentives, tradable quotas, and mariculture technology).
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Other
• Some knowledge of federal and state agencies, laws, treaties, and policies dealing with use and conservation of natural resources
• Fundamentally strong writing, media, and communications skills.
• Ability to conduct research, analyze information, and produce quality work products in a consistent, efficient, and timely manner
• Ability to work constructively as a member of several teams
• Independent judgment for using science creatively to achieve sound conservation goals
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer and communicate with others while doing so.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• General office working conditions, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
COMMENTS:
• This position requires occasional domestic travel.
How To Apply
Interested applicants please reference Coral Reef Marine Scientist in your subject line and submit a letter of interest, along with your resume and salary history (must be included to be considered) to us via e-mail at: HR@defenders.org
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Coral reef marine scientist
DIVISION/SITE: Headquarters, Washington, DC
DEPARTMENT: Conservation Science and Economics
REPORTS TO: Chief Scientist
BASIC SUMMARY:
This professional-level position is responsible for implementing all science-based advising and research necessary to implement the strategies of a four-organization coalition seeking to ensure the long-term health and resilience of the world’s coral reef ecosystems, including the demonstrably sustainable and humane import of coral reef species into the United States. Primary responsibilities are to prioritize the science-based conservation objectives and strategies to implement these goals for Defenders and its three coalition partners (World Wildlife Fund, Environmental Defense Fund, Humane Society of the U.S.). The incumbent will act as lead for the coral reef campaign inside Defenders, and serve as its official liaison with the coalition and all external partners who are involved with the campaign.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Represent Defenders for the coral reef coalition, at public meetings, hearings, press events, conferences, national and international forums, and in communications with public officials, the media, Defenders’ membership, the donor community, and the general public on the issue of coral reef conservation.
• Prepare on behalf of the four-member coalition key science reports, articles, and fact sheets that document the impacts and other conservation consequences from global trade in coral reef fauna and artifacts.
• Identify the optimal science-based metrics that can evaluate whether the regulatory, economic, policy, and legislative goals that are established for coral reef conservation are likely to be achieved.
• Assist in the application of credible science that can best influence federal and state wildlife policy aimed at coral reef conservation through administrative and legislative forums, using a range of strategies including but not limited to:
o Direct and grassroots lobbying in the U.S. Congress and appropriate legislatures
o Policy and programmatic changes in relevant state and federal agencies
• Educate and motivate Defenders staff to improve coral reef conservation, especially the organization’s legislative affairs, international, and media/communications departments.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education: Ph.D. degree preferred in Marine Science, Natural Resource Management, Ecology, or related discipline.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience working on coral reef conservation, or 5+ years working on other marine conservation issues.
• Demonstrated ability or willingness to learn emerging issues at the interface of conservation and social science, especially as these relate to global wildlife trade (e.g., consumer preference, supply/demand relationships, market incentives, tradable quotas, and mariculture technology).
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Other
• Some knowledge of federal and state agencies, laws, treaties, and policies dealing with use and conservation of natural resources
• Fundamentally strong writing, media, and communications skills.
• Ability to conduct research, analyze information, and produce quality work products in a consistent, efficient, and timely manner
• Ability to work constructively as a member of several teams
• Independent judgment for using science creatively to achieve sound conservation goals
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer and communicate with others while doing so.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• General office working conditions, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
COMMENTS:
• This position requires occasional domestic travel.
How To Apply
Interested applicants please reference Coral Reef Marine Scientist in your subject line and submit a letter of interest, along with your resume and salary history (must be included to be considered) to us via e-mail at: HR@defenders.org
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