Why Ocean Conservancy
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedProtects the ocean by advocating for policies that reduce single-use plastic production and leading global cleanup efforts to eliminate marine debris.
- Cross-cutting work: Ocean Conservancy has multiple cross-cutting programs to support the three key pillars - protecting biodiversity, preventing Ocean plastics, and mitigating climate change. Our government relations work engages directly with governments at all levels to advance policies that protect…$15.4M spent in FY2024
- Protecting biodiversity: our Ocean is home to an incredible diversity of life, feeding billions and supporting cultures and livelihoods around the world. But the ocean's bounty is under threat from unsustainable extraction, overfishing, plastic pollution and a warming Ocean. Ocean…$10.4M spent in FY2024
- Preventing Ocean plastics: 11 million metric tons of plastic enter the Ocean annually equivalent to a garbage truck's worth of plastic every single minute. Plastic pollution can be deadly to marine animals that eat or become trapped in IT. Grounded…$5.9M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenPOSITION TITLE: Director, Deep Sea Conservation DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Conservation REPORTS TO: Vice President, Conservation STATUS: Regular, Full Time, Exempt LOCATION: Washington, DC preferred (hybrid); other states considered: AK, CA, FL, MD, OR, TX, WA, WV or VA ABOUT OCEAN CONSERVANCY For more than 50 years, Ocean Conservancy has delivered effective, evidence-based solutions for the ocean and all who depend on it. Today, we continue to unite science, people and policy to protect our ocean from the greatest challenges it faces: climate change, plastic pollution and biodiversity loss.
We are a 501(C)3 headquartered in Washington, D.C. that inspires a worldwide network of partners, advocates and supporters through our comprehensive and clear-eyed approach to ocean conservation. Together, we are securing a healthy ocean and a thriving planet, forever and for everyone.
Position summary
The Deep Sea Conservation Director leads Ocean Conservancy’s work to secure healthy deep sea ecosystems with a focus on the protection of the mesopelagic zone given its importance to ocean biodiversity, climate regulation, and the well being of marine wildlife and commercially and recreationally important fish species. The Director leverages relevant laws, policies and science to help ensure any activities such as fishing and deep sea mining are consistent with the important role the mesopelagic zone plays in a healthy ocean.
This includes working closely with governments, scientists, non-governmental organizations, fishing interests and others to develop and advance the case for action, as well as the implementation of effective policies in relevant fora and marshal the political will necessary for success. The Director is responsible for ensuring overall program effectiveness, as well as providing internal colleagues and external partners with the strategic direction and guidance needed to achieve program objectives. The Director is also responsible for fiduciary oversight of grants, integration with other Ocean Conservancy programs/functions and promoting Ocean Conservancy as a conservation leader.
Finally, the Director will closely monitor new developments of importance to the health of deep ocean ecosystems including emerging science, policy developments and industrial activities to identify conservation opportunities and challenges relevant to Ocean Conservancy’s priorities.
Primary responsibilities
Leads, designs and manages Ocean Conservancy’s efforts to protect the ocean twilight zone. Advances effective conservation policies and strategies at the international and regional levels through relevant fora (i.e. regional fishery management organizations, the Conference of the Parties to the agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) and Convention on Biological Diversity, United Nations General Assembly, etc.), serving as Ocean Conservancy’s lead advocate. Elevates the importance…
About Ocean Conservancy
From its Form 990- Budget $48.8M · Environment
- Staff 174 · founded 1972
- Pays its leaders $203K–$688K (12 reported)
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