The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is seeking candidates for a new position, Fisheries Manager US Atlantic/Gulf of Mexico. The Fisheries Manager will be the primary fisheries outreach representative for the MSC in the US Atlantic and possibly Gulf of Mexico. He/she will help to maintain and increase the support for the program across a broad range of interest groups including: fisheries and primary processors, fisheries management agencies, government representatives and partners in the NGO community.

Work will include developing background research and analysis, understanding target fisheries and commercial linkages within those fisheries, building relationships and support for use of the MSC program throughout the fishery, making presentations as needed and coordination with MSC commercial program to move certified products to market. The position promotes the MSC concept and certification program to potential clients, seeks leverage to encourage fisheries to move ahead within the program, and supports clients as needed both during the MSC fishery assessment process and following fishery certification.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Advanced degree or equivalent in: fisheries, marine conservation biology, natural resources or environmental management.
• 5+ years experience working in fisheries management, conservation, research, policy and/or capture fisheries in the US Atlantic and/or Gulf of Mexico.
• Prior fisheries/seafood business or marketing experience would be an advantage, especially sales experience and sales training, or experience managing fishery focused community development programs.
• Strong and effective communications skills at every level including: interpersonal, group, presentation, writing, email, telephone, internet, traditional media, social media, website.
• Understanding of the role of eco-labelling in fisheries.
• Understanding of resource sustainability issues, particularly the fisheries and seafood industry in the target region.
• Experience with and proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders and interest groups.
• Excellent project planning, work planning, personal organization and time management skills. Successful record of project development and management.
• Ability to travel on a regular basis, up to 40%, to work irregular hours and to work effectively while traveling.
• Must have a valid passport and be able to travel internationally. Spanish language skills may be valuable, but not required.

Location: Preferred location is office based in/near Washington D.C. Other locations will be considered.

Position will be part of the MSC Americas Team and will report to the Senior Fishery Manager in Seattle, WA.