The salary for this position is $65,000
Position Overview
The International Alliance to Combat Ocean Acidification (โOA Allianceโ) is a voluntary initiative made up national and subnational governments, alongside non-government affiliate members. Together, members work to increase ambition for climate action and transform planning and response to climate-ocean change. This includes supporting governments in understanding the information they will need to protect coastal communities and livelihoods from the threat of ocean acidification and other climate- ocean impacts.
The OA Alliance is seeking a Program Manager to guide the strategic direction of OA Alliance programing in accordance with the annual workplan and in coordination with the communications team. The Program Manager will also be responsible for implementing core programs of the OA Alliance and assisting in communication campaigns. The Program Manager will work with the Executive Manager, communications lead, and all program leads.
Reporting to the Executive Director, OA Alliance, this position will be remote. This full time, term-based position extends through December 2025.
Essential Functions
Strategic Direction
Provide strategic guidance on the programmatic offerings of the OA Alliance, consistent with the annual work planDevelop the communications strategies of the OA Alliance, consistent with the annual work planCollaborate with a broad coalition of partners on shared priorities and where appropriate, collaboratively developed productsStay up-to-date with significant science, research, and policy developments on ocean acidification domestically in the US and internationallyAssist with grants and contracts management, including grant reporting and proposal developmentResearch funding opportunities for OA Alliance programs and communications projectsCommunications
Support the implementation of the annual communications strategy, in collaboration with the communications lead and Executive DirectorOffer guidance on creative, strategic, and consistent approaches to elevating ocean acidification in the media, public, and among decision makersSupport fast, accurate, and high-quality copy for special communications materials and projectsWhen needed, provide content creation support to the communications lead including content on the OA Alliance website and ArcGIS platformProgram Support
Lead the OA Allianceโs responsibilities as co-champion of the Ocean Acidification Research for Sustainability Programme under the UN Decade of OceanSupport the Execute Director of the OA Alliance by co- organizing and/or co- facilitating projects and, initiatives, assisting in the creation of new working groups, organizing webinars, workshops, and generally helping to advance the programmatic offerings of the OA AllianceCoordinate with Program Leads to better understand and define engagement opportunities and needs of government members of the OA AllianceCoordinate with the Special Projects and Communications Coordinator to better understand and define engagement opportunities with Affiliate member non-governmental entitiesSelection Criteria
Bachelor's degree required; masterโs degree or completed coursework in a field related to communications, policy, or ocean or climate issues is preferredEight or more years of work experience, with a strong track record of success on related projects or initiativesDemonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary teamPossess an entrepreneurial spirit and be a creative and flexible thinkerPossess a collaborative and service-oriented focus, with ability to balance multiple perspectivesDemonstrated strategic, analytic, and synthetic abilitiesAbility to design and implement collaborative processes and engage effectively with a diverse portfolio of public and private contractors, partners, and collaboratorsOutstanding written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate scientific and technicalAbility to prioritize multiple tasks and remain flexible when faced with short or changing timelinesWorking knowledge of ocean acidification science and policy issues and/or willingness to learn to fill gaps.Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and understanding of applying an environmental justice approach to ocean policy and advocacy.Experience with Salesforce or other customer relationship management toolsExperience with Salesforce and Sharepoint platformsBachelorโs degree required; masterโs degree or completed coursework in communications, policy, or ocean/climate issues preferred.Eight or more years of work experience with a strong record of success in related projects or initiatives.Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.Entrepreneurial mindset with creativity, flexibility, and problem-solving skills.Collaborative and service-oriented focus with the ability to balance multiple perspectives.Proven strategic, analytical, and synthesis skills.Ability to design and implement collaborative processes and engage effectively with a diverse portfolio of public and private partners and contractorsOutstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific and technical information for diverse audiences.Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to short or changing timelines.Working knowledge of ocean acidification science and policy issues, or willingness to learn to fill knowledge gaps.Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and ability to apply an environmental justice approach to ocean policy and advocacy.Experience with Salesforce and SharePoint, or other customer relationship management toolsBenefits & Compensation
For full-time, benefit eligible employees, UNF offers an excellent range of benefits, including:
a choice between two health plans through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP with HSA)dental insurancevision insuranceflexible spending accounts403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contributiongroup term and supplemental life insuranceshort-term disabilitylong-term disability commuter subsidyback-up careemployee assistance programAdditionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.
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