Oceana · 1 week ago
Engagement and Outreach Manager, Science & Strategy
Washington, DC, USA, Washington, DC, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expOceana is an organization focused on ocean conservation, and they are seeking an Engagement and Outreach Manager for their Science & Strategy department. The role involves managing policy engagement and science outreach, developing content for various outreach products, and executing engagement strategies with stakeholders on key issues.
Marine TechnologyNon ProfitSeafoodWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Develop and manage dissemination plans for Science & Strategy report launches, publications, videos, and other public-facing assets to engage key stakeholders, partners and funders
Manage high visibility events for Science & Strategy spokespersons
Manage two of our external-facing affinity groups, the Oceana Science Advisors and Friends of the Transparent Oceans Initiative (TOI)
Produce and manage a variety of content for Science & Strategy, including fact sheets, presentations, website content, social media and press materials, and more
Provide editorial and design support to ensure high-quality publications, development materials and internal communications assets
Manage overall outreach and engagement strategy for Science & Strategy including developing yearly goals and activities including tracking major research-related activities of our scientists and board members
Support Oceana’s global MarComm department in securing interviews and other profile-building opportunities for Oceana experts under our key areas of focus such as distant-water fishing impacts, fish and food security/nutrition, climate adaption and resilience, etc
Collaborate with Development department to create funding narratives, impact summaries and other materials to support fundraising efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in international affairs, public policy, public relations, science communication, or related field and a minimum of five years of on-the-job related experience
Experience developing and implementing high-impact outreach and engagement strategies for advocacy campaigns and science-policy research groups
Ability to think creatively and produce communications materials, events, workshops, and other outputs, ideally for diverse international groups
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work internationally, cross-culturally, and collaboratively as a team player to coordinate projects
Superb writing, editing, and verbal communication skills adaptable to a variety of audiences, but especially the synthesis of technical policy content for lay audiences
Ability to translate technical science/policy information for target audiences and stakeholders (e.g., news media, government officials, donors, etc.) and the public
Journalistic writing skills and command of style guidelines
Knowledge of marine policy issues, especially at the intersection of food security, health & nutrition, and national and international fisheries including distant-water fishing is an asset
Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail
Ability to approach problems with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm, and innovation, as well as to spot opportunities in times of ambiguity and change
Ability to take initiative in suggesting ways to expand work and responsibilities of the position to help Science & Strategy achieve its goals
Full fluency in written and spoken English
High-level organizational skills and technological proficiency with MS Office suite, cloud collaborative workspace platforms, and contact management systems, all required
Instills Trust: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
Effective Communication: Understands the value of effective communication. Can deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. Actively listens, checks for understanding, and adjusts content and style to meet the needs of different stakeholders
Action Oriented: Makes things happen. Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
Plans & Aligns: Skilled at creating plans that are aligned with Oceana's priorities and that enable individuals and teams to get organized, remain focused, and proceed with confidence
Situational Adaptability: Recognizes the need to be flexible and act differently in different situations – bring empathy in times of stress and change, firm direction in times of uncertainty, or diplomacy in times of conflict
Ensures Accountability: Follows through on commitments and makes sure others do the same. Has a reputation for taking ownership and responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures
Preferred
Experience in the field of science communications highly desired
Familiarity with ocean conservation, fisheries and marine policy, accountability & transparency in governance, equity and justice, international relations, or related field highly desired
Additional language(s) competency, such as French, Chinese and Spanish are a plus
Company
Oceana
Oceana, founded in 2001, is the largest international organization focused solely on ocean conservation.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.04M2014-06-01Seed· $0.04M
2014-02-20Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
James Simon
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-10-14
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