Senior Associate, Northeast Forage Fish Campaign, Pew Charitable Trusts

Posted by on October 17, 2010

Senior Associate, Northeast Forage Fish Campaign, Pew Charitable Trusts

Last day to apply: December 4, 2010

Description:
The Pew Charitable Trusts, an independent nonprofit, 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. The Northeast Forage Fish Campaign advocates conserving abundant populations of forage species is necessary to ensure the long-term health and productivity of marine ecosystems. Accordingly, the campaign will promote a precautionary, ecosystem-based approach to the management of northeastern U.S. forage species.

The senior associate will work with the Manager, New England Fisheries Campaign to design and implement coalition building, public education and communications strategies for Pew’s Mid-Atlantic forage fish conservation work. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years of professional experience in natural resources conservation and related public policy work, including experience analyzing public policies and conducting research for advocacy campaigns. Experience with ocean and marine conservation issues preferred.

This position is approved through September 2012, subject to renewal. The senior associate reports to the Manager, New England Fisheries Campaign and is located in the Mid-Atlantic region, preferably in Philadelphia, PA.

How to Apply:
Please visit the careers@pew page of our Web site http://www.pewtrusts.org to learn more about the organization, read the full job description and apply online.

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