Oceana, Inc.

Do you want to make a difference protecting and restoring the abundance of the oceans? Do you have a strong interest in Congress, politics, and the federal policy-making process? Join a dedicated team of professionals who are working to protect our oceans, which play a critical role in reducing the impacts of climate change, feeding a growing global population, and supporting the livelihoods of coastal communities that depend on healthy oceans.  The Policy Intern will work closely with Oceana’s federal policy team in support of Oceana’s campaigns in the United States. The intern will assist in advocating for policies to end offshore oil drilling, reduce plastic pollution, protect whales and other marine mammals, promote responsible fisheries management, ban the sale of shark fins, and deter illegal fishing through transparency. Responsibilities will include policy research; attending congressional hearings and internal strategy sessions; tracking legislation; assisting with outreach to Congress, the Administration, and stakeholders; and helping to organize Capitol Hill events and lobby days.   The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree; knowledge or interest in ocean conservation; strong interest in politics and the federal policy-making process; excellent attention to detail; and excellent research, writing, and communication skills. Experience in government or advocacy (either volunteer or paid) is preferred. This is a paid internship.  Founded in 2001, Oceana is the world’s largest nonprofit organization focused solely on restoring the resilience and abundance of the ocean. We achieve measurable change by conducting specific, science-based policy campaigns with fixed deadlines and clearly articulated goals.  Click “ Apply Now ” to learn more the specific responsibilities associated with this position.   Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool.  Note: Oceana requires all those hired to provide proof of full vaccination against Covid. Accommodation for new hires who have disabilities that make the vaccine medically inadvisable or those who have a sincere religious belief that the vaccine is impermissible may contact humanresources@oceana.org . Accommodation will be provided only as required by applicable law.

Are you passionate about the oceans, scientific research, and data analysis with experience in fisheries management and climate change? Do you want to make a difference protecting and restoring the abundance of the oceans to combat climate change and ensure that coastal communities can thrive? Come join a dedicated team of professionals who are working to protect our oceans. Founded in 2001, Oceana is the world’s largest nonprofit organization focused solely on restoring the resilience and abundance of the ocean. We achieve measurable change by conducting specific, science-based campaigns with fixed deadlines and clear goals. Our campaigns focus on getting policy changes in countries that, govern nearly one-third of the world’s wild-caught fish. As a key member of the Science & Strategy team, the Marine Scientist helps develop the scientific foundation for our work on global fisheries and climate change, supports country offices, and prepares technical reports, to help achieve Oceana’s mission and drive our Save the Oceans, Feed the World initiative. Our team values diversity in backgrounds and experiences and we strive to build on and complement each other’s skills to create an inclusive and supportive team that together can fulfill a wide range of objectives and responsibilities for the organization. The ideal candidate has a master’s degree in marine science or a related field and three years’ work experience (or equivalent qualifications) and has experience working and building relationships across different cultures and/or multiple disciplines/backgrounds. The Marine Scientist will serve as primary technical lead on fisheries and climate change, write, edit, and present materials for internal and external audiences, and contribute to the development of metrics for tracking progress in fisheries management and climate change mitigation and adaptation to support Oceana’s campaign goals. Click “ Apply Now ” to learn more the specific responsibilities associated with this position. Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool. Note: Oceana requires all those hired to provide proof of full vaccination against Covid. Accommodation for new hires who have disabilities that make the vaccine medically inadvisable or those who have a sincere religious belief that the vaccine is impermissible may contact humanresources@oceana.org . Accommodation will be provided only as required by applicable law.

Oceana seeks a Pacific Marine Scientist to join a dedicated team of professionals who are working to protect and restore abundance to the oceans. This position helps play a critical role in advocating for science-based fishery management to restore the world’s oceans and reduce the impacts of climate change. Founded in 2001, Oceana is the world’s largest nonprofit organization focused solely on restoring the resilience and abundance of the ocean.  Oceana achieves measurable change by conducting specific, science-based campaigns with fixed deadlines and articulated goals. Our campaigns focus on getting policy changes in countries that govern nearly one-third of the world’s wild-caught fish, including Belize, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, the United States, Canada and the 27 countries in the European Union.  The Pacific Marine Scientist is a full-time position located in Oceana’s Monterey, California office. This position provides policy advocacy and scientific leadership to help achieve Oceana’s annual Pacific campaign goals. This includes working on fishery management, bycatch reduction, habitat protection, and climate change. The Pacific Marine Scientist provides scientific expertise for multiple projects, develops and implements campaign activities, and professionally represents Oceana in decision-making forums. Applicants must have a college degree in a relevant discipline, such as marine biology, ecology, economics, policy analysis, oceanography, fisheries and wildlife conservation and biology, or natural resource management. The Pacific Marine Scientist will have strong scientific credentials and knowledge of state and federal commercial fishing issues, fisheries, management, bycatch, and stock assessments. Action oriented candidates who are collaborative, can manage complexity, and instill trust are encouraged to apply. Click “ Apply Now ” to learn more the specific responsibilities associated with this position. Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool. Note:  Oceana requires all those hired to provide proof of full vaccination against Covid. Accommodation for new hires who have disabilities that make the vaccine medically inadvisable or those who have a sincere religious belief that the vaccine is impermissible may contact  humanresources@oceana.org . Accommodation will be provided only as required by applicable law.

Are you passionate about the oceans with experience in scientific research and information management? Do you want to make a difference protecting and restoring the abundance of the oceans? Come join a dedicated team of professionals who are working to protect our oceans, which play a critical role in reducing the impacts of climate change, feeding a growing global population, and supporting the livelihoods of fishers, their families, and their communities. Founded in 2001, Oceana is the world’s largest nonprofit organization focused solely on restoring the resilience and abundance of the ocean. We achieve measurable change by conducting specific, science-based campaigns with fixed deadlines and articulated goals. Our campaigns focus on getting policy changes in countries that, govern nearly one-third of the world’s wild-caught fish, including Belize, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, the United States, Canada and the 27 countries in the European Union.  The Science & Strategy intern is a member of the Science & Strategy team and supports initiatives to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing among our 10 international offices and 50+ scientific staff. They maintain Oceana’s information collection and management systems, support the Science & Strategy team through general project coordination, and respond to research requests. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in marine science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. This position reports to the Marine Scientist and is based in the Washington, DC office.   Click “ Apply Now ” to learn more about this position. Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool. Note:  Oceana requires all those hired to provide proof of full vaccination against Covid. Accommodation for new hires who have disabilities that make the vaccine medically inadvisable or those who have a sincere religious belief that the vaccine is impermissible may contact  humanresources@oceana.org . Accommodation will be provided only as required by applicable law. Due to COVID-19 employees are working remotely until further notice. Employees will be notified if/when working from the office is required.

Do you want to use your coding and analytical skills to make a difference protecting and restoring the abundance of the oceans? Do you want to help fight illegal fishing and expand transparency of fishing around the world? Come join a dedicated team of professionals who are working to protect marine wildlife while also enhancing the capacity of the oceans to feed a growing world population. Founded in 2001, Oceana is the world’s largest ocean advocacy organization focused solely on restoring the resilience, diversity, and abundance of marine ecosystems to ensure that our oceans are a significant source of wild-caught fish that can help feed the world. We achieve measurable change by conducting specific, science-based campaigns with fixed deadlines and articulated goals. Our campaigns extend to countries that, combined, govern nearly one-third of the world’s wild-caught fish, including Belize, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, the United States, Canada and the 27 countries in the European Union. The Illegal Fishing and Transparency Fellow will use big data analytics and data mining to support Oceana’s campaign to end illegal fishing and increase transparency of commercial fishing. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills; programming and database management experience; and have some working understanding of fisheries management and/or conservation policies. This position is an exciting opportunity to put data to work to support advocacy campaigns to protect our oceans. The fellow is an important member of the illegal fishing and transparency team. They will conduct research, produce reports and factsheets, generate compelling visual assets like maps and animations, and help answer data requests from Oceana offices around the world. This position reports to the Illegal Fishing & Transparency Campaign Manager, and is based in our headquarters in Washington, DC. Click “ Apply Now ” to learn more about this position. Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool. Note:  Oceana requires all those hired to provide proof of full vaccination against Covid. Accommodation for new hires who have disabilities that make the vaccine medically inadvisable or those who have a sincere religious belief that the vaccine is impermissible may contact  humanresources@oceana.org . Accommodation will be provided only as required by applicable law.

Oceana, the world’s only organization focused solely on the health of our oceans, is seeking a Global Senior Director of Finance to help us transition from a 20 year old “start-up” into a mature organization with sound fiscal policies and practices, while preserving the determination and grit needed to succeed. The position requires someone with a strategic, can-do approach who can keep their eye on the big picture, has the technical know-how, and the interpersonal savvy and tenacity to lead through times of transition and change. If you have a vision for the finance infrastructure needed to successfully run a $40M international nonprofit, can both roll up your sleeves, lead others, and manage the complex reporting requirements to donors and local authorities – you may be who we are looking for. We need someone who will build on and improve the existing foundation of policies, procedures, and systems, who will meet us where we are regarding our internal infrastructure and staff readiness to use and maximize our systems, who can understand our grant funding and is already familiar with compliance requirements in the countries where we work. This position is pivotal in Oceana’s evolution. Founded in 2001, Oceana is a successful, vibrant organization with more than 250 staff in more than 12 countries. Oceana is headquartered in Washington, DC and has offices Belize, Brazil, Canada, Chile, the European Union, Mexico, Peru, Philippines and the UK. Across these entities we operate in multiple currencies, which must be consolidated into and reported on a US dollar basis. Oceana is committed to changing the current state of our oceans. Nearly one billion people currently do not have enough to eat. The demand for food is projected to increase 70 percent by 2050 as the population grows to an expected nine billion. An often-overlooked solution to this problem is our oceans. A fully productive ocean could provide one nutritious meal a day for 700 million people, or 13 to 15 percent of the animal protein produced on the entire planet. Moreover, wild-caught ocean fish uses no land, needs negligible amounts of water, is the lowest cost per pound to obtain, and provides human health benefits. The Global Senior Director of Finance will play a major role in Oceana’s efforts by ensuring financial management is sound and that financial commitments are met. A primary function of the Sr. Director is to develop and deploy all necessary systems, policies and procedures needed for effective financial management and ensure proper training and monitoring of such. The Director will have a facility with systems and experience maximizing their capabilities to improve efficiency and produce the information needed. The incumbent will work with Oceana’s leaders to make informed decisions without taking unnecessary risks and will posess the ability to effectively balance the desire/need for change with an understanding of how much the organization is capable of handling, to create realistic goals and implementation plans that are achievable and successful The Senior Director will have extensive supervisory and mentoring experience in the areas of accounting, grants, budget, financial analysis and reporting with the ability to combine that expertise with a knowledge of our culture and a non-binary approach to establishing operational practices. The incumbent should be comfortable leading others through ambiguity and complex situations across international matrixed teams. The position will report to the Chief Financial Officer and be based in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of progressive financial management experience, audit experience, and 7+ years of supervisory experience. They will know the ins and outs of running the finances and accounting of small to medium international organizations; and have the passion and enthusiasm for helping the organization move to the next level of maturity. Click “ Apply Now ” to learn more about this position. Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool. Note:   Oceana requires all those hired to provide proof of full vaccination against Covid. Accommodation for new hires who have disabilities that make the vaccine medically inadvisable or those who have a sincere religious belief that the vaccine is impermissible may contact   humanresources@oceana.org . Accommodation will be provided only as required by applicable law.

Do you want to use your accounting and financial management skills to make a difference protecting and restoring the oceans’ abundance? Oceana’s Finance department is seeking a Grants Analyst to join our grants compliance team and lead accurate, timely grant reporting to funders and senior management. Responsibilities including assigning expenses to grants, preparing grant financial reports and proposal budgets, and synthesizing financial information for senior leadership. This position is a cornerstone to Oceana’s organizational financial management and will provide essential data for strategic decision-making across the organization. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Grants Compliance and Budgets, the Grants Analyst will work collaboratively with members of the Global Development Department, Finance, and campaign teams. In addition to technical savvy and impeccable attention to detail, success in the role requires exceptional interpersonal skills. Oceana’s grants compliance team values work-life balance, creative thinking, direct and regular communication, and a solutions mindset. Founded in 2001, Oceana is the world’s largest nonprofit organization focused solely on restoring the resilience and abundance of the ocean. We achieve measurable change by conducting specific, science-based campaigns with fixed deadlines and articulated goals. Our campaigns focus on getting policy changes in countries that govern nearly one-third of the world’s wild-caught fish, including Belize, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the 27 countries in the European Union. Click “ Apply Now ” to learn more about this position. Come join a dedicated team of professionals who are working to protect our oceans, which play a critical role in reducing the impacts of climate change, feeding a growing global population, and supporting the livelihoods of fishers, their families, and their communities. Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool. Note:  Oceana requires all those hired to provide proof of full vaccination against Covid. Accommodation for new hires who have disabilities that make the vaccine medically inadvisable or those who have a sincere religious belief that the vaccine is impermissible may contact  humanresources@oceana.org . Accommodation will be provided only as required by applicable law.

Are you looking to make a difference in the world and have a passion for protecting and restoring the abundance of our oceans?  Oceana’s Development Department is looking for a Global Events Coordinator based in Washington, DC. The Global Events Coordinator is an integral member of Oceana’s fundraising team. The Coordinator provides administrative and project support for Oceana’s New York Gala, cultivation events, and meetings primarily focused in the U.S. on east coast events and global events, as needed. The Global Events Coordinator position is a professional who builds working relationships both internally and externally and is an outstanding ambassador for Oceana. The Coordinator is a member of an integrated team with a commitment to excellence. The ideal candidate will have experience with special events, information management, research, communications, and administrative functions and must be able to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, meet deadlines with little supervision, and be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. This position reports to the Director of Global Events and is based in the Washington, DC office. Come join a dedicated team of professionals who are working to protect marine wildlife while also enhancing the capacity of the oceans to feed a growing world population. At Oceana, “everyone is a fundraiser,” so the incumbent will have the opportunity to work with many other areas of the organization including Executive leadership, Science & Strategy, Finance and Accounting, Marketing and Communications, and country leaders throughout the world. Founded in 2001, Oceana is the world’s largest nonprofit organization focused solely on restoring the resilience and abundance of the ocean. We achieve measurable change by conducting specific, science-based campaigns with fixed deadlines and articulated goals. Our campaigns focus on getting policy change in countries that, govern nearly one-third of the world’s wild-caught fish, including Belize, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, United Kingdom, United States, Canada and the 27 countries in the European Union. Click “ Apply Now ” to learn more the specific responsibilities associated with this position.  “Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool.”   Note:   Oceana requires all those hired to provide proof of full vaccination against Covid. Accommodation for new hires who have disabilities that make the vaccine medically inadvisable or those who have a sincere religious belief that the vaccine is impermissible may contact   humanresources@oceana.org . Accommodation will be provided only as required by applicable law.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Sr. Manager, Donor Communications and Stewardship Do you want to make a difference protecting and restoring the abundance of the oceans? Oceana’s Institutional Giving Department is looking for a Senior Manager, Donor Communications and Stewardship. The Senior Manager will drive the overall strategy for communications, stewardship, storytelling, outreach for Oceana’s foundation,  institutional funding partners. This position will support prospecting and fundraising by the team.  Consistent, compelling and timely stewardship is vital to keeping funders engaged in high-level support. Donor communication and stewardship includes but is not limited to creating donor communications strategies, storytelling, responding to high-level funder inquiries, planning, creating a strategy, carrying out funder education presentations, and engagement opportunities.  This person will succeed as an enthusiastic team player with strong communications skills, a sense of humor and the ability to work with cross-functional, virtual, and diverse teams to develop plans and drive results. This position reports to the Director, Institutional Giving and is based in the Washington, DC office. Come join a dedicated team of professionals who are working to protect marine wildlife while also enhancing the capacity of the oceans to feed a growing world population. Ocean conservation is not only critical to reducing the impacts of climate change but also to save the livelihoods of fishers, their families, and their communities. Founded in 2001, Oceana is the world’s largest nonprofit organization focused solely on getting national policy to restore the resilience and abundance of the ocean. We achieve measurable change by conducting specific, science-based campaigns with fixed deadlines and articulated goals. Our campaigns focus on getting policy change in countries that govern nearly one-third of the world’s wild-caught fish, including Belize, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and the 27 countries in the European Union.  Click “ Apply Now ” to learn more about this position. Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool. Note:  Oceana requires all those hired to provide proof of full vaccination against Covid. Accommodation for new hires who have disabilities that make the vaccine medically inadvisable or those who have a sincere religious belief that the vaccine is impermissible may contact  humanresources@oceana.org . Accommodation will be provided only as required by applicable law.

Do you want to make a difference protecting and restoring the abundance of the oceans? Oceana is seeking a full time Paralegal who will play a vital role in supporting the Law Department’s corporate counsel functions which supports Oceana’s global offices and teams. Come join a dedicated team of professionals who are working to protect our oceans, which play a critical role in reducing the impacts of climate change, feeding a growing global population, and supporting the livelihoods of fishers, their families, and their communities. The Paralegal will be involved in the contract review process, assist with state governance filings, and complete administrative tasks, among other duties. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and three years of work experience as a Paralegal; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This position requires someone with excellent written communication skills, great attention to detail, the ability to handle multiple tasks, eager to work in a fast-paced environment, and a willingness to learn. This position is ideally suited for someone interested in corporate law and non-profit management. The Paralegal reports to the Corporate Governance and Compliance Manager, and is based in our headquarters in Washington, DC. Founded in 2001, Oceana is the world’s largest nonprofit organization focused solely on restoring the resilience and abundance of the ocean. We achieve measurable change by conducting specific, science-based campaigns with fixed deadlines and articulated goals. Our campaigns focus on getting policy changes in countries that, govern nearly one-third of the world’s wild-caught fish, including Belize, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, the United States, Canada and the 27 countries in the European Union.  Click “ Apply Now ” to learn more about this position.  Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool.

Are you someone with a proven track record in using social media to create change? Do you love the oceans and want to use your digital skills to protect them?  Come join a dedicated team of professionals who are working to protect our oceans, which play a critical role in reducing the impacts of climate change, feeding a growing global population, and supporting the livelihoods of fishers, their families, and their communities. Oceana is the world’s largest nonprofit organization focused solely on restoring the resilience and abundance of the ocean. Since being founded in 2001, we have won more than 225 policy victories and protected nearly 4 million square miles of ocean. We achieve measurable change by conducting specific, science-based campaigns with fixed deadlines and articulated goals. Our campaigns focus on getting policy changes in countries that, govern nearly one-third of the world’s wild-caught fish, including Belize, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, the United States, Canada and the European Union. Oceana is seeking a social media specialist to work as a member of the digital marketing team within the International Marketing and Communications department to support the growth of our social media campaigning and daily outreach. This person will utilize social media for digital advocacy, fundraising and marketing campaigns. The Specialist must have proven content development and marketing skills, as well as an understanding of the importance of social listening and engagement. To succeed in this role, the Specialist must demonstrate analytic and creative ability as well as strong communication and people skills. The Specialist will work on many different projects or needs on any given day and should be comfortable meeting tight deadlines and managing requests from diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate recognizes the need to be flexible and act differently in different situations, especially when working with internal stakeholders – bringing empathy in times of stress and change, firm direction in times of uncertainty, or diplomacy in times of conflict. That flexibility should extend to the candidate’s work product as well, capable of quickly adapting to new situations and to draw on past successes and failures to solve current problems. They can see the big picture and acts today in a way that leads to achieving future objectives.  Strong candidates for this position will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The Specialist reports to the Director, Digital Marketing. Due to COVID-19, you will work remotely until further notice. You will be notified if/when working from the DC office is required. Click “ Apply Now ” to learn more about this position. Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool. “We are interested in all qualified candidates, but can only consider those candidates who have valid authorization to work in the United States.”