Job Opportunity
Maine Aquaculture Association

The Maine Aquaculture Association (MAA) is a nonprofit aquatic farmers association committed to the responsible and sustainable development of aquaculture in Maine and the United States. For over forty years MAA has advocated for member interests and working waterfronts, educated the public and policy makers about aquaculture and developed new and progressive farming methods designed to reduce environmental impacts while growing safe, healthy seafood. 

JOB DESCRIPTION: Outreach and Development Specialist

MAA is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic individual to join the MAA team to focus on communications and outreach. The new position will focus on building the associations capacity to effectively communicate its members activities, coordinate with likeminded organizations and improve member services. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, creative, have excellent writing skills and a working knowledge of web site construction and social media. Skills in photography and videography and a knowledge of the aquaculture field will be considered additional assets. The position will report directly to the MAA executive director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 -- Conduct a systematic review of the existing MAA web site, and all education and outreach materials.
 -- Develop updated education and outreach materials designed to effectively communicate MAA core mission and values and member activities.
 -- Design and implement a comprehensive communications and outreach plan that includes social media and metrics to continuously assess message delivery efficacy and cost analysis.
 -- Staff the effort to coordinate between multiple institutions in Maine currently working on aquaculture development and policy.
 -- Review existing MAA member services and develop a comprehensive membership value program designed to increase MAA service to the Maine aquaculture sector.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
 -- University degree in Communications, Aquaculture or Marine Policy
 -- Effective written and oral communications skills (portfolio of work samples)
 -- Strong computer skills and interest in technology as a communications tool
 -- Experience in customer relations management systems and customer service
 -- Ability to work in a team, take direction and work independently
 -- Ability to conduct interviews, to research, analyze and summarize information
 -- Experience in project management
 -- Experienced in social media and web-based media
 -- Experience in marketing and sales will be viewed as an asset

FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY
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Federal Jobs Available

Geospatial Information Officer-Interdisciplinary

GS-0150-13/14, BOEM
Interdisciplinary-Geologist/Physical Scientist/Cartographer (Geospatial Information  Officer), GS-13-14, Series GS-0150/GS-1301/GS-1370 (FPL GS-14) located in Sterling, VA.

Announcement number: *BOEM-MMCC-17-KY-047(MP)*
Opens: 8/07/2017
Closes: 8/21/2017https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/476359500


*APPLICATION INFORMATION:* Applications must be submitted online using the "Apply Online" link from the job announcement in USAJOBS; please follow the "How to Apply" instructions in the announcement.

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Geologist GS-1350-07/09, BOEM, Virginia
*Geologist*
GS-1350-07/09
BOEM, Office of Strategic Resources Programs
Marine Minerals Branch
Duty Location: Sterling, VA

*BOEM-MMCC-17-RD-058(DEU)*
Hyperlink to USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/476726100

*BOEM-MMCC-17-RD-059(MP)*
Hyperlink to USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/476726600

*Closing Date:* Friday, August 25th

*APPLICATION INFORMATION:* Applications must be submitted online using the "Apply Online" link from the job announcement in USAJOBS; please follow the "How to Apply" instructions in the announcement.

Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN)

The Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) is the only national organization with the sole focus of preparing college women for leadership in the public policy arena. PLEN is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, D.C.

PLEN’s mission is to increase the number of women in top leadership positions influencing all aspects of the public policy process.

Aside from its membership opportunities, they offer seminars for women in:  law, nonprofit leadership, public policy, STEM policy, congress and global policy.

To read more about PLEN, lean more about their seminars or view scholarship opportunities, click HERE

Program Manager position @ University of Maryland
Environmental Finance Center

This position at the Environmental Finance Center manages programs and projects, particularly as they relate to sustainability and resilience.

It will be the primary responsibility of this position to provide program development, program management, and outreach leadership that supports and expands the EFC’s programs and communications efforts. In keeping with the EFC’s mission of strengthening the capacity of local decision-makers to analyze environmental problems, develop innovative and effective methods of financing environmental efforts, and educating communities about the role of finance and economic development in the protection of the environment, this position will focus on program administration/management, program development and outreach.

To view the full job description and to apply, visit https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/52120

Internship Available
Science Policy and Communications Internship, Consortium for Ocean Leadership

Consortium for Ocean Leadership's public affairs team hosts a science policy and communications intern. This is a substantive experience with the intern receives training, mentoring, and becomes a contributing member of the team. This is a great way for someone interested in policy to “try it on” in a very supportive environment. COL is looking for great writers with a strong baseline understanding or interest in ocean science. Eligibility is very broad and they have had interns that are  undergraduates, bachelors, master’s, and doctoral level graduates, as well as professionals making a mid-career change. Application details are below and on our website http://www.oceanleadership.org/policy-internship.

*Application deadline has been extended through 30 June.*

Should you have questions regarding the internship experience, please don’t hesitate to contact Kassandra Cerveny, Director, Public Affairs at kcerveny@oceanleadership.org

ENSP is hiring!

ENSP is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative instructor with a passion for undergraduate education and multidisciplinary education to join our Environmental Science and Policy (ENSP) team. ENSP is a unique undergraduate major co-sponsored by three Colleges; the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences and the College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences. This is a 10-month, academic-year, annually-renewable appointment funded by the Environmental Science and Policy Program. Contract renewal will be based on an annual performance review by the Director of Environmental Science and Policy (ENSP).

To view the full job description and to apply, visit:  https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/52452

National Coral Management Fellowship
Position Announcements 2018-2020

The National Coral Reef Management Fellowship Program is a partnership between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Coral Reef Conservation Program, the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs, the U.S. All Islands Coral Reef Committee and Nova Southeastern University’s Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography. The program seeks to build the next generation of coral reef conservation leaders and supports two-year positions that strive to address current capacity gaps, as well as build long-term management capacity in the jurisdictions by placing highly qualified individuals whose education and work experience meet each jurisdiction’s specific coral reef management needs.

The seven jurisdictions where fellows will be placed include: the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Florida, Hawai'i, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and American Samoa. The start date for the two-year positions is January 2018.

Each position has its own distinct work plan specific to jurisdiction management needs and provides training and professional development opportunities. Project work will focus on climate change, land-based sources of pollution and fishing impacts to coral reef cosystems. Fellows may also work to address local needs such as the development of management plans for marine managed areas, engagement of stakeholders in resource management, and development of climate change adaptation plans.

The deadline for applications is July 11, 2017.

Please visit http://cnso.nova.edu/fellows/apply.html to access application instructions.

Qualified candidates meeting stated educational requirements with relevant work  xperience are encouraged to apply. SCUBA diving will not be permitted as part of job duties and  pplicants must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident. Applicants need to have  completed posted educational requirements by December 2017 and may apply to multiple jurisdictions.

For additional information or questions, please contact coral.fellowship@noaa.gov.