Ettleson & Associates

POSITION TITLE: Senior Manager, Executive Office

DEPARTMENT: Executive Office

REPORTS TO: President & CEO

DURATION: Full-Time

LOCATION: Washington, DC

OCEAN CONSERVANCY

Founded in 1972, Ocean Conservancy is an environmental nonprofit advocacy organization that promotes healthy and diverse ocean ecosystems and opposes practices that threaten ocean life and human wellbeing. Ocean Conservancy has emerged as a powerful voice to advocate for the protection of our ocean that is essential to all life and supplies much of the food we eat, water we drink, and air we breathe. Through its programs, Ocean Conservancy provides leadership to champion the protection of special places, restoration of sustainable fisheries, reduction of human impacts on ocean ecosystems, and comprehensive management of our nation's ocean resources and ecosystems. For more information see: www.oceanconservancy.org.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

Ocean Conservancy has been led for the last four years by President & CEO Vikki Spruill, one of the environmental community's foremost strategists and spokespeople. She is supported by an Executive Team comprised of an Executive Vice President, three Vice Presidents and a Chief Financial Officer. The Executive Team is a highly integrated unit, working to elevate and coordinate the performance of every part of the organization, and interfacing with the Board of Directors to advance Ocean Conservancy's mission.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Manager of the Executive Office works closely with the President, providing confidential and direct executive support for the full breadth of her activities—including management of internal and external correspondence, project management for special events, budgeting and cost assessment, logistical/travel management and support, special projects, and research and briefing preparation. S/he works closely with members of Ocean Conservancy's Executive Team to ensure collaboration and delivery of information and materials to the President. S/he is also responsible for helping to efficiently manage the President's workflow and coordinating the materials and information needed to prepare the President for meetings, events, presentations. To fulfill this responsibility, s/he will develop strong working relationships with Ocean Conservancy staff at every level and create and maintain a collaborative working environment in support of the President throughout the organization.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES

· College degree and at least three years of experience working in a management, operations, communications, advocacy, or policy role.

· Proven ability to handle a fast-paced work environment, and to manage projects effectively from concept through to completion.

· Capacity to engage others to meet a common goal and to do so with diplomacy and tact.

· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and function as part of a team.

· Strong oral and written communication skills.

· Familiarity with public policy, communications, conservation and the non-profit sector preferred.

OTHER/PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

· A strategic thinker who can bring the maturity, creativity, energy, discipline and commitment needed to support the President and collaborate with the Executive Team.

· A high-level performer, with the ability to be proactive, and respond rapidly to changing conditions in a fast-paced environment.

· Attentive to details and strict adherence to deadlines and deliverables while keeping a larger vision of the organization's efforts in mind.

· Highly collaborative with an appreciation of the benefit of a multi-disciplinary team approach.

· Personable, passionate, productive, organized, and focused on advancing the cause of ocean conservation.

· Highly discrete, and able to be trusted with confidential information relating to the organization and its staff.

BECOMING AN OCEAN CONSERVANCY TEAM MEMBER

The preferred start date for this position is February 1, 2011. Ocean Conservancy offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. We welcome candidates with a dedication to conservation and a commitment to leveraging the power of partnerships to create momentum for change.

Ocean Conservancy staff use and value our resources—time, talent, and money—to achieve powerful gains for the protection of the ocean that sustains all life. We're dedicated to long-term issues, and we create sustainable solutions based on science, not ideology. We see the big picture and offer realistic solutions to protect the ocean and improve our quality of life. Some things about us you should know:

· Our mission is to inform and inspire. Our strategic communications capacity is prioritized and valued throughout the organization.

· We provide concrete solutions that lead to high-impact results. These include landmark policies like: protecting sea turtles by mandating Turtle Excluder Devices, the establishment of marine protected areas in California, and the protection of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.

· We stand on the shoulders of more than 35 years of policy expertise, and we have the longest track record defining priorities and translating science into sound, practical policies that protect our oceans.

· We leverage our strong networks and deep connections. We've won the trust of legislators over the years, and our access to key decision-makers in Congress allows us to serve as the voice of the ocean in the halls of power. Our grassroots network helps to amplify our voice across the country.

· We recognize that real leadership means cooperation. We know when to stand firm and when to negotiate on behalf of the ocean to achieve lasting victories.

· We're committed to creating long-term change. We continue to monitor legislation and policies long after they fall from the front-page headlines to ensure that vital aspects of ocean life are always protected.

If you think you have what it takes to fill this critical leadership position on Ocean Conservancy's team, please send a cover letter speaking to your qualifications and abilities with your resume and salary expectations to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and note your name and "Senior Manager, Executive Office #1026" in the subject line.

Ocean Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, minorities and females are encouraged to apply.