Senior Associate-Washington, DC.

The Pew Charitable Trusts is driven by the power of knowledge to solve today’s most challenging problems. Pew applies a rigorous, analytical approach to improve public policy, inform the public and stimulate civic life.

We are an independent nonprofit organization – the sole beneficiary of seven individual trusts established between 1948 and 1979 by two sons and two daughters of Sun Oil Company founder Joseph N. Pew and his wife, Mary Anderson Pew.

Our work lays the foundation for effective policy solutions by informing and engaging citizens, linking diverse interests to pursue common cause and insisting on tangible results. Our projects encourage efficient, responsive governments – at the local, state, national and international levels – serving the best interests of the people. We partner with a diverse range of donors, public and private organizations and concerned citizens who share our interest in fact-based solutions and goal-driven investments to improve society.

With offices in Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Brussels and London and staff in other regions of the United States as well as Australia, Pew provides an exciting learning environment and the opportunity to work with highly talented individuals. We are a dynamic, rapidly evolving organization that values creativity and innovative thinking and fosters strong teamwork with mutual respect.

Environment

For the past two decades, Pew has been a major force in educating the public and policy makers about the causes, consequences and solutions to some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our work is focused on reducing the scope and severity of three major global environmental problems:

• Dramatic changes to the Earth’s climate brought about by the increasing concentration of greenhouse gases in the planet’s atmosphere;
• The erosion of large terrestrial wilderness ecosystems that contain a great part of the world’s remaining biodiversity; and,
• The destruction of the world’s marine environment.

U.S. Oceans, Forage Fish Conservation Initiative

Conserving abundant populations of forage fish species is necessary to ensure the long-term health and productivity of marine ecosystems. Accordingly, the U.S. Oceans, Northeast campaigns will promote a precautionary, ecosystem-based approach to the management of the region’s forage fish species at the New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Councils and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.

Position Overview

The Senior Associate, Policy will conduct technical and policy research and analysis to support the Northeast forage fish conservation work of Pew and help to communicate the results to the general public, fishery stakeholders and policy makers, by drafting testimony, correspondence, policy statements, white papers and reports. In addition, this person will engage with policy makers and other stakeholders, and represent Pew at the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC), associated advisory panels and scientific committees, and with Congress and federal and state agencies.

This position reports to the Manager, U.S. Oceans, Northeast, and is located in Pew’s Washington, DC office. It is expected that this position is for a term period through September 30, 2014, with the possibility of an extension pending the success of the program, funding sources and board decisions on continued support.

Job Requirements

• Research and analyze:
  • Regional fishery management council scoping documents; draft fishery management plan amendments, and proposed and final implementing regulations.
  • Regional council, ASMFC and National Marine Fisheries Service reports, white papers, technical memoranda and other documents that influence the regional decision-making process.
  • The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and other applicable federal laws and regulations to become fluent in those relevant to the regional fishery management council decision-making process and the goals of this campaign.
  • Proposed federal legislation, regulations and other actions that may affect the ability of the campaign to achieve its goals.
  • Other appropriate information and data on all aspects of fish conservation and fisheries management that are the subject of this campaign, including scientific literature and other sources of information on the biology and ecology of managed fish and related species, their habitats and environments and the sociological and economic characteristics of the fisheries.
• Describe, summarize, synthesize and interpret the results of the above research and analysis to prepare campaign policy statements, fact sheets, testimony, correspondence, white papers, web content and reports.
• Represent Pew before the Mid-Atlantic Council and ASMFC, associated advisory and scientific committees and panels, the National Marine Fisheries Service, northeast state governments, Congress and the media.
• Maintain regular contact and coordination with the other regional fisheries campaigns within Pew’s U.S. fish team and participate in U.S. fish team calls and/or in-person meetings, as appropriate.
• Provide general support to Pew’s Northeast fisheries campaign team as requested.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, marine science, environmental policy or related field required; advanced degree and expertise in marine issues, particularly with fisheries management, preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in the environmental and public policy arena.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills, including an ability to synthesize large amounts of information and to focus quickly on the essence of an issue.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including an ease in communicating complex ideas for a general audience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and manage productive relationships with staff, consultants, partners, stakeholders in the management process and others. Ability to establish credibility quickly and to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external parties.
• A detail-oriented style with a focus on results. Ability to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization. Ability to develop and move projects forward with independence and autonomy, yet working in a cooperative spirit on a multi-disciplinary team.
• Available outside normal business hours when essential to organizational or campaign priorities.
• A demonstrated passion for ocean and fish conservation.

Travel

The individual in this position will travel frequently (one to two weeks per month) throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, including occasional trips, as necessary, to Pew’s Boston, MA office.

Pew is an equal opportunity employer.

How to apply:

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