Closing Date: Priority Applications Due June 25, 2021 – Open until filled

Salary Range – $90,000 – $135,000 Based upon Experience + Comprehensive Benefits

Reports to: President/CEO & Quiet Sound Advisory Board

Location: Negotiable – Seattle, WA preferred

See full job description and application instructions at http://maritimeblue.org/qs-job-post/?mc_cid=bb5b9dba86&mc_eid=ee6c47ee8a

Position Description

The Quiet Sound Program Director is responsible for leading the management of the program and acts as the primary face of the Program to stakeholders and the public. The Program Director is responsible for long-term strategic planning for the program, stakeholder engagement and relationship building, development and tracking of the annual program budget and work plan, general oversight of the Program Working Groups, providing senior review of program communications materials, reporting to Quiet Sound Advisory Board, pursuing and securing funding multiple sources, and the development of a long-term program funding model, among other responsibilities that may evolve over time.

Demonstration of Commitment to Equity and Social Justice

Washington Maritime Blue has a committed goal to demonstrate an equity mindset. We are seeking individuals who can demonstrate both awareness of equity and social justice issues as well as actively combat inequalities.

Additional Information

To be considered for this position, please submit a single pdf with a cover letter and resume to info@maritimeblue.org. Please use the subject line and name the file using ”Your Name_Quiet Sound Director Position”. Priority Applications are due June 25th, 2021 and will then be read on a first-come-first-served basis. The position will remain open until filled.  In your cover letter, please describe how your knowledge, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in this job announcement.

Who may apply

Washington Maritime Blue encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQAI+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Washington Maritime Blue values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, ages, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Qualifications

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a seasoned program manager with an interest in working across diverse groups in the marine conservation/environmental field and further develop a newly established program. The successful candidate will develop and lead programs, work collaboratively with a large and diverse group of members, partners and stakeholders, help develop organizational priorities, and partner with the President/CEO on strategic priorities.

Desired qualifications include:

  • 7-10 years of experience in project management and leadership preferably in the marine conservation, ocean, and/or blue economy sectors.
  •  Highly organized, effective communicator, and ability to perform across diverse sectors in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment; a driving force who manages toward clarity and solutions
  • A successful track record in setting priorities, shaping processes, guiding investment in people and systems, and developing an infrastructure that creates a stronger and more efficient organization
  • Strong program management skills managing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth, including experience in overseeing consultants and developing scopes of work
  • A consummate team player with a flexible and creative approach
  • Excellent communication and coalition building skills with an ability to balance, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders; high level of knowledge and understanding, especially as it relates to program replication, connecting programs to funding, creatively generating other resources, and building strategic partnerships
  • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to Quiet Sound and the Washington Maritime Blue’s mission.

You will feel prepared to take on this role if you have experience in:

  • Working independently while maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, customers, and the general public.
  • Engaging multi-stakeholder/partner groups that are mission driven in order to successfully create and implement strategic and operational plans, develop solutions, and deliver excellence in project development and planning.
  • Working effectively with colleagues and partners from the full range of differences reflected in our community, including but not limited to ableness/disability, age, economic/social class, English proficiency, race /ethnicity, family status, gender identity and expression, national origin/citizenship status, religion/spiritual expression, and sexual orientation.

You will be successful if you feel passionate about:

  • Working on marine mammal conservation, addressing climate action / ecological health, and equitable community development in the maritime and ocean sectors – the Blue Economy.
  • Working on innovative solutions to conservation challenges.
  • Working with multiple stakeholders, including industry, government, research, non-profit and community leaders; labor organizations, tribes, elected officials, investors, researchers, educators, youth and co-workers.

Your effectiveness in this role will depend on your ability to:

  • Work across groups and entities with diverse interests to advance shared goals
  • Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, while working in a fast-paced environment on a cross-functional team.
  • Use creative problem-solving and demonstrate exceptional results with limited resources
  • Maintain strong, productive and professional working relationships across entities
  • Take a consultative and customer service-oriented approach to problem-solving.
  • Successfully manage competing priorities.
  • Work in an environment that is welcoming, open, transparent, curious, collaborative, challenging, results-driven, and fun!
  • Create, nurture, and leverage deep relationships throughout the region’s maritime, ocean, technology, conservation, research, and manufacturing sectors along with a diversity of community and youth leaders

Questions

Please Contact: info@maritimeblue.org

Find job application at https://maritimeblue.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/FINAL_BLUE_Job-Announcement_Quiet-Sound-Program-Director.pdf