Associate Director of Conservation Partnerships

The Maritime Aquarium’s mission is to ignite a connection to Long Island Sound and the ocean to enrich the lives of all people and inspire action to protect our blue planet. For 37 years, the Aquarium has played a significant role in shaping the landscape of Norwalk and the region.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Director of Conservation Partnerships plays a central role in the success of the
Aquarium’s Conservation department, with the responsibility of building and managing a network of
collaborative relationships across Long Island Sound (and beyond) in support of our work. In this role,
the Associate Director will serve as a key link between the work of the department and that of the
region, ensuring alignment between departmental, institutional, and broader collaborative goals. The
Associate Director will work closely with the VP of Conservation and Director of Research to set
program objectives to meet institutional goals as articulated in the Conservation Action Plan and in
support more broadly of the Aquarium’s strategic plan, An Aquarium Without Walls. The ideal candidate
will have exceptional “people skills,” be adept at fostering strong relationships with partners, be able to
navigate complicated relationships and situations, and be a skilled communicator. Importantly, the
Associate Director must also have a strong background in ecology and conservation and be able to
represent the details of the project portfolio to various audiences.

Reports To: Vice President of Conservation

Salary Range for this role: $80,000 – $84,000

QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of relevant experience required
Bachelor’s degree in ecology or related field required; Advanced degree strongly preferred
Previous field research experience required
Project and people management experience required
Prior experience working at a non-profit/with grant-funded projects preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills required
Excellent organization skills required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook) required

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