Coordinator Ecosystem-based Management (EBM) Network

The West Coast Ecosystem-based Management (EBM) Network is working to overcome the challenges of protecting the coastal environment by managing natural resources based on ecosystem principles. The Network is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Coordinator position. This exciting opportunity is based in the San Francisco Bay Area of California and entails frequent travel West Coast-wide. Overview The West Coast EBM Network, a project of the Tides Center, is an alliance of coastal and ocean resource managers and practitioners working in six geographies: San Juan Islands, Washington; Port Orford, Oregon; and Humboldt Bay, Elkhorn Slough, Morro Bay, and the Ventura River watershed, California. Through the Network, these partners share lessons learned, identify common needs, and strive to overcome the challenges of putting EBM into practice. The Network Coordinator will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and evaluating relationships and communication vehicles necessary for a successful learning network. They will support group initiatives with technical expertise and identify relevant resources for data, information, and tools. The Coordinator will organize targeted events and tailored training opportunities for the local and regional groups involved in the six EBM projects. These events will be aimed at improving knowledge and skills capacities to accomplish EBM goals. As the Network progresses, the Coordinator will develop a long-term vision for EBM on the West Coast with common indicators to illustrate regional successes and illuminate the meaning of ecosystem management to elected officials and other decision makers at all level of government, stakeholders, and the public. Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a graduate degree in coastal/marine policy or management, or a graduate degree in science with at least two years of policy experience. A minimum of two years of professional experience is required.
For additional details, please refer to the attached position description or email Becky Pollock (rebecca.pollock@noaa.gov). How to apply Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three references electronically by close of business on October 10, 2008 to Becky Pollock (rebecca.pollock@noaa.gov) and Pete Stauffer (pstauffer@surfrider.org). The West Coast EBM Network, a project of Tides Center, is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related) or conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions (ARC). Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.