Policy & Stakeholder Engagement Manager
Policy & Stakeholder Engagement Manager
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$ 93500 - 119000
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Job Description
At the Monterey Bay Aquarium we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. We firmly believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together increases our capacity to serve our visitors and fulfill our welcome people from all walks of life into our team and strongly encourage people of color LGBTQ individuals veterans and people with disabilities to apply.
Priority deadline for applications is September 17 2025 at 8am PST. Due to the volume of incoming applications the role may be closed earlier than September 17 2025.
Job Summary:
With limited supervision develop and implement advocacy strategies that advance sustainable fisheries and aquaculture in the U.S. and globally; support the Aquariums global projects Seafood Watch and other priorities; identify and implement recommendations or actions that advance policy best practice holistic solutions and/or other improvements within priority seafood commodities; work independently and with internal teams to develop strategies and lead implementation activities with a range of external stakeholders (government industry scientists etc.); develop and contribute subject matter expertise to advance holistic solutions in line with the Aquariums mission and values; requires strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders; perform other duties as required.
Core Activities:
- Conduct research analysis and tracking of policies related to Global Ocean Conservation priority seafood commodities (such as crab shrimp and tuna/ highly migratory species) and related ocean conservation issues (such as bycatch trade policy regulatory reforms and traceability).
- Identify relevant U.S. or international laws regulations legal decisions and other policies that influence priority seafood commodities trade and/or markets.
- Research key stakeholders that influence U.S. or international policies related to priority seafood commodities or conservation issues.
- Analyze and track existing or proposed policies including regulations noticed through states or the federal register or through international agreements/ Regional Fisheries Management Organizations FAO or other relevant bodies.
- Draft advocacy strategies that advance the Aquariums global ocean conservation priorities and/or build partnerships with key stakeholders (industry governments chefs etc).
- Consult with internal teams and external stakeholders as needed to inform development of strategies.
- Draft and update advocacy strategies as needed.
- Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in coordination with other GOC teams.
- Prepare and implement advocacy strategies or activities.
- Draft technical comments regarding relevant policies positions best practices and conservation issues.
- Prepare external talking points letters briefs and other communications to stakeholder audiences (industry government NGOs scientists etc.).
- Develop internal talking points memos or other communications to facilitate collaborations within C&S and other departments.
- Engage with key stakeholders through in-person or virtual meetings conferences and public processes.
- Prepare and implement targeted events with stakeholders to support Global Ocean Conservation priorities and projects.
- Develop event concepts in consultation with internal teams and external advisors.
- Prepare event objectives agendas participant lists and coordinate with relevant stakeholders.
- Prepare event materials such as invitations talking points presentations and other communications.
- Support event logistics such as identification of meeting spaces AV needs food and beverage and other practical considerations.
- Identify opportunities and engage with stakeholders to support the Seafood Watch program including working with industry governments scientists and other leaders in sustainable seafood.
- Support administrative tasks in support of the Policy and Stakeholder engagement team including working with contractors tracking budgets coordinating with other internal teams progress reporting etc.
Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
- A minimum of a Bachelors degree in ocean policy or science; or equivalent combination of education training and experience.
- At least 5 years experience in policy related to fisheries aquaculture seafood markets and/or ocean conservation.
- Expertise in seafood commodities regulatory affairs and/or seafood trade preferably with federal or West Coast experience.
- Experience in the legislative or executive branch desired.
- Outstanding research and analytical skills.
- Requires strong written and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement outreach and/or management of events with diverse stakeholders desired.
- Fluency in Spanish is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage programs and people.
- Ability to work within and maintain Monterey Bay Aquariums Core Values.
- Demonstrated commitment to Monterey Bay Aquariums Leadership Competencies.
- Must be able to travel periodically within the U.S. and internationally.
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:
$93500 - $119000 Starting rate will vary based on previous experience and relevant skills/knowledge set
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
