ABOUT OCEAN CONSERVANCY

Ocean Conservancy works to protect the ocean from today’s greatest global challenges. Together with our partners, we create evidence-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Indigenous Stewardship Fellowship is a two-year position designed to advance Ocean Conservancy’s growing body of work supporting and advocating for Indigenous-led conservation in Alaska. The Fellow will strengthen and support Ocean Conservancy’s partnerships in Alaska. Working with the Director of Arctic Indigenous-led Conservation and the Arctic Team, the Fellow will also explore new partnerships for Ocean Conservancy while building writing, research, advocacy, communications and other skills.

The ideal candidate will be based in Alaska, or willing to relocate to Alaska, and will have access to reliable high-speed internet. Ocean Conservancy provides financial support for internet connectivity. This is a full-time position for a two-year term with flexible hours.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Ocean Conservancy partnerships throughout Alaska, including in the Pribilof Islands, Northern Bering Sea, Yakutat, and Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim regions, by drafting written materials, participating in development of strategies and conducting research and other tasks as needed.
• Build and maintain cooperative relationships with Fellows at the First Alaskans Institute (FAI) to further shared objectives among Ocean Conservancy and FAI.
• Conduct research and writing to help inform and advance Ocean Conservancy’s Arctic Team priorities.
• Participate in the development of internal and external communications materials and strategies.
• Work with the Director of Arctic Indigenous-led Conservation and Conservancy’s Ocean Justice program to support Indigenous-led conservation efforts outside of Alaska.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Arctic Indigenous-led Conservation.

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• BA/BS degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of and experience working with Alaska Native peoples and rural communities

COMPENSATION
Ocean Conservancy is committed to equity in its pay practices and posts expected hiring ranges for each of its positions. This full-time, non-exempt position pays a rate of $25 an hour plus benefits.

TO APPLY

If you think you’d be a great fit for the job and are interested in joining Ocean Conservancy’s team, please apply here.

COVID-19 REQUIREMENT

You will be required to provide proof of full vaccination status or submit to regular masking and testing as a condition of employment at Ocean Conservancy’s meetings, gatherings, and offices. You may request accommodation for medical or religious reasons.

Ocean Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer.