California Ocean Science Trust Seeks Executive Director

California Ocean Science Trust Seeks Executive Director

The California Ocean Science Trust (OST) is seeking an Executive Director (ED). The ED serves as Science Advisor to the California Ocean Protection Council and oversees an organization with a $2M annual budget. The ED is expected to collaborate with state policy makers, resource managers, scientists, and other relevant organizations to achieve two primary goals: 1) facilitate two-way connection between the world of science and that of policy and management to identify the highest priority science needs of policy-makers and managers and ensure they are met by applied science, and 2) institutionalize the integration of the best science into California coastal ocean policy decision-making. This is a permanent position based in Oakland, California.

The preferred candidate will possess a Ph.D. and at least five years of interdisciplinary experience in marine science applications and coastal resource management. Experience managing an organization, with financial, fundraising and operation skills is highly desirable. Strong communication skills and the ability to serve as a bridge between scientific and management audiences are a must.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to: info@calost.org. Review of applications will begin Nov 23, 2009, with applications accepted until the position is filled. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and is expected to be between $110,000 - $130,000, exclusive of benefits (which include medical, dental, vision, and retirement).
The OST is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation established pursuant to the California Ocean Resources Stewardship Act of 2000 to encourage coordinated, multi-agency, multi-institution approaches to translating ocean science to management and policy applications. The OST mission is to ensure that the best available science is applied to California policies and ocean management to successfully maintain a healthy, resilient, and productive ocean and coast for the benefit of current and future generations.
For more information about the California Ocean Science Trust, please visit http://www.calost.org.

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Steven Aceti, JD
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