Core Activities:
- Conduct research into policies and science related to the Aquarium’s conservation priorities, with a focus on plastic pollution, California ocean wildlife and ecosystem protection, and climate change, and occasionally fisheries and aquaculture.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of research findings.
- Produce internal memos, talking points, and other communication materials.
- Produce external presentations, fact sheets, and other communication materials.
- Participate with the Policy Team and other Aquarium staff in the development of policy recommendations, conservation strategies and campaigns.
- Implement conservation strategies and campaigns, including coalition building, outreach to elected officials and staff, and social media campaigns.
- Support the Policy Team through tasks including, but not limited to, notetaking, database management, assisting with the management of contractors, and meeting scheduling.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
- Advanced degree (MPA, MS, JD, MA, etc.) in environmental policy, law, or science or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred
- Over five years of experience in the field of environmental policy, law, or science
- Experience in analyzing, writing, and reporting on policy and science related to plastic pollution, marine wildlife, ecosystem protections, or climate change.
- Familiarity with state or federal legislative or agency processes
- Experience in outreach and coordination among different sectors, such as government (including Tribal), scientific, business, community-based, and non-profit groups
- Ability to work within and embody Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Core Values
Physical Requirements to Perform Essential Job Functions:
- Typical office equipment
- Constant sitting, standing, walking, bending
- Occasional unassisted lifting up to 50 lbs
- Typical office environment, main aquarium and exhibits, occasional offsite events
Annual Compensation Range: $75,400-$93,000 USD annually. Starting rate will vary based on previous experience and relevant skills/knowledge set.
Application deadline: 11:59 pm on Thursday, April 24th.
