Operations Lead, Global Ocean Conservation

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, manage the workflow of external agreements, contracts, publications, and funding arrangements, ensuring compliance with Monterey Bay Aquarium policies, and fulfilling reporting requirements. Develop and implement project tracking systems and monitor expenses against the annual budget. Synthesize and disseminate written monthly updates of all departmental activities to support our internal communication needs and external reporting obligations (requires a thorough and thoughtful approach to collecting information across teams, and servicing relationships with our network of global fellows, partners, and external vendors). Support meetings, events and workshops including logistics, materials preparation, note-taking, and meeting syntheses. Perform other duties as required. The position will be based in Monterey, California (hybrid).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a related field
Minimum 3 years experience in project management and/or grant reporting/management in a non-profit organization
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Demonstration of competent, professional writing skills, ideally with audience-focused pieces such as proposals, reports, letters, and fundraising materials
Proficient with project management, financial, and customer relationship management platforms
Strong organization, communication, facilitation, and active listening skills
Proven ability to work effectively and efficiently under multiple, competing deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively, diplomatically, honestly, and sensitively with all levels of management and staff
Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to work collaboratively
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Ability to work within and maintain Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Core Values

Physical Requirements to Perform Essential Job Functions:

Typical office equipment
Constant sitting, standing, walking, bending
Occasional unassisted lifting up to 50 lbs.
Typical office environment, main aquarium and exhibits, occasional offsite events

Annual Compensation Range:
$70,304 – $84,000 USD annually. Starting rate will vary based on previous experience and relevant skills/knowledge set.

Tagged as: Conservation