POSITION TITLE: Membership Manager, Global Ghost Gear Initiative®
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Conservation Programs®
REPORTS TO: Associate Director, Global Ghost Gear Initiative
STATUS: Full Time, Exempt
LOCATION: Portland, OR or Santa Cruz, CA preferred; other locations will be considered in the following states: AK, DC, FL, MD, VA, WA
ABOUT OCEAN CONSERVANCY
Ocean Conservancy works to protect the ocean from today’s greatest global challenges. Together with our partners, we create evidence-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI) is the world’s largest collective impact alliance dedicated to solving one of the most critical challenges facing our ocean today – that of abandoned, lost and discarded fishing gear (ALDFG or “ghost gear”). The GGGI is a collaborative, cross-sectoral alliance of stakeholders from fishing industry, private sector, non-governmental organizations, intergovernmental organizations, corporations, governments, and academia dedicated to tackling ALDFG at a global scale. Launched in September 2015 and founded on the best available science and technology, the GGGI aims to improve the health of marine ecosystems, protect marine life from harm, and safeguard human health and livelihoods. The GGGI’s strength lies in the diversity of its ~135 member organizations, including the official support from 20 governments, and many intergovernmental organizations.
Reporting to The Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI) Associate Director, the GGGI Membership Manager serves as the first point-of contact for GGGI members and is responsible for continued engagement of GGGI members in the academic, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), technology, and private sector spaces The Membership Manager provides day-to-day communications with GGGI members in conjunction with Ocean Conservancy’s communications experts, and leads the initiation of membership including any due diligence required. The Membership Manager also conducts positive outreach to prospective new members where strategically appropriate to grow the GGGI membership in a manageable fashion in line with the GGGI’s multi-year strategy. The Membership Manager will work closely with the broader Ocean Conservancy Programs team to continue to expand and enhance the GGGI and build a stronger public movement against “ghost gear”.
REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION/TRAINING
COMPENSATION
Ocean Conservancy is committed to equity in its pay practices and posts expected hiring ranges for each of its positions. Salary minimum is $63,036; salary midpoint is $92,597. The midpoint represents the market rate for a position, and a fully experienced employee may be paid at this level. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s specialty skills, years of experience, location, and unique background. We would welcome the opportunity to connect with potential candidates whose salary requirements may be outside of the expected hiring range.
HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT
Ocean Conservancy embraces a hybrid work environment, which allows our staff the flexibility to work virtually and in-person while building strong connections across the institution.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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We encourage applicants who have a diverse level and range of relevant skills and experiences to apply. A 100% match is not required. We want to support employees’ career growth and in return, our employees help Ocean Conservancy grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.