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Senior Director, Pacific Ocean Policy, Pristine Seas (Science And Innovation)

Company

National Geographic Society
Address , Remote
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary From $145,000 a year
Expires 2023-09-12
Posted at 9 months ago
Job Description
How You’ll Contribute
The National Geographic Society invests in a diverse, global community of National Geographic Explorers who are leading a new age of exploration in support of our mission: to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world through science, exploration, education, and storytelling. These bold individuals represent more than 140 countries, and their vast array of backgrounds, perspectives, and fields bring us to the far reaches of the globe.

The Science & Innovation team oversees the Society’s grant making efforts in science, conservation and technology, develops and manages major mission programs, and establishes programmatic partnerships with like-minded non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with the goal that science is foundational to the organization's work for impact and illumination.

Over the last twelve years, Pristine Seas, National Geographic’s flagship ocean conservation program has helped to inspire the protection of 26 of the last wild places in the ocean, encompassing more than 6 million square kilometers of ocean. The Senior Director, Pacific Ocean Policy, Pristine Seas will support and scale our approach over the next decade. Additionally, we aim to cultivate and expand a network of best-in-class partners to build a community of support for protected areas. Working directly with the Explorer-in-Residence, Pristine Seas, the Senior Director, Ocean Policy will lead the development and execution of the Pristine Seas Pacific Ocean strategy.
Your Impact
Responsibilities
Strategy & Implementation (50%)
Identify, develop and lead strategies for the designation and sustainable management of marine reserves in the Pacific Ocean. This includes developing partnerships with key organizations, direct work with government authorities, local communities and stakeholders, and coordination with the Pristine Seas team. This role will be outward facing, including representation at key events, press and social media.
Expedition Development (30%)
Work with Explorer in Residence & Director, Expeditions to identify and develop opportunities for Pristine Seas expeditions in the Pacific region.
Sustainable Financing (10%):
Support Pristine Seas’ efforts to develop effective sustainable financing measures for marine reserves.
Team, Divisional and Organization Collaboration (10%)
Work with National Geographic’s senior management and staff in matters relevant to Pristine Seas operation, as requested by the Executive Director.
What You’ll Bring
Educational Background
Bachelor's degree
Minimum Years and Type of Experience
12+ years of work experience. Experience in the environmental campaigns and non-profit sector is highly desirable.
Necessary Knowledge and Skills
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and while working independently.
  • Wide network of contacts throughout the Pacific region;
  • Proficient in basic computer programs (including Office suite, Google docs, etc).
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.
  • Strong personal and professional integrity.
  • Ability to work independently to develop strategic communications campaigns in support of marine protected areas;
  • Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality.
  • Ability to anticipate problems and find creative solutions to challenging situations
  • Deep understanding of Pacific region and ocean-related issues;
Desired Qualifications
  • Masters or PhD in a related field
  • Spoken and/or written fluency in a second language preferred.
Supervision
No direct reports
Salary Information

As a leading nonprofit organization, National Geographic Society offers competitive salary and total rewards to attract, develop, and retain an innovative and dynamic workforce.
The salary range for this position starts at $145,000.
Job Designation
Remote - Our Remote designation continues to require that staff work in another location in the U.S. or abroad, such as our regional leads for our Education and International teams or regional fundraisers in Advancement. Staff may also be designated as Remote by their supervisors (with approval by the Senior Team lead) because of their duties or personal circumstances, and are afforded this status when it is beneficial to NGS, their respective team, and the employee.
W e encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.