Position Summary
The analytical and strategic Director, Climate Science is responsible for providing expertise, direction, and guidance among Ocean Conservancy, the larger ocean conservation community, and scientific experts to raise visibility of ocean-climate science and ocean-based climate solutions, with a special focus on a responsible research agenda for marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR).
The Director, Climate Science will drive initiatives, coordinate partner efforts, and develop external voices in support of evidence for ocean-climate action and raising the profile of climate change impacts on the ocean. The Director, Climate Science will ensure that materials and topics from Ocean Conservancy related to climate change science and solutions are factual and informed by relevant, respected, and recent science or other ways of knowing, including Indigenous knowledge and other non-western, traditional forms of knowledge. As a collaborative leader, the Director, Climate Science will work closely with the Senior Director, Climate Policy and Chief Scientist and in partnership with the Communications, Government Relations, Development, and other Ocean Conservancy programs, as well as external partners.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Climate Policy, the Director, Climate Science serves as a member of the Climate Core Team, Clean Ocean Energy Team, and Marine Biodiversity and Climate Science Team. The Director, Climate Science will also work closely with other scientists in the organization to exchange knowledge and provide program support.
The Director, Climate Science will have the following primary responsibilities:
Required Skills/Qualifications/Experience
The ideal candidate will possess many of the experiences and qualifications described below but need not possess them all for consideration:
TRAVEL
Approximately 5-10% of your time will be spent traveling.
LOCATION
Ocean Conservancy follows a hybrid work structure. The preferred location for this position is the Washington, DC metro area, including MD and VA. Other states include AK, CA, FL, OR, TX, WA and WV.
Compensation
Ocean Conservancy is committed to equity in its pay practices and posts expected hiring ranges for each of its positions. The expected base salary range is $101,210 to $148,844. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s specialty skills, years of experience, location, and unique background. We would welcome the opportunity to connect with potential candidates whose salary requirements may be outside of the expected hiring range.
How To Apply
Bonsai Leadership Group has been exclusively retained for this search. For consideration, submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest by applying here. Candidates will be evaluated on a rolling basis. If you are a person with a disability and need help applying, please contact the recruiter at [email protected].
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ocean Conservancy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We encourage applicants who have a diverse level and range of relevant skills and experiences to apply. A 100% match is not required. We want to support employees’ career growth and in return, our employees help Ocean Conservancy grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.
If you are a person with a disability and need help applying, please contact us at [email protected].