Overview
Program Director/OST Jobs in Sacramento, California, USA at EPIP
Position: Â Program Director (OST)
Ocean Science Trust is a small non-profit organization dedicated to accelerating progress towards California’s vision for a healthy and productive coast and ocean with salient and rigorous science. Ourcollaborative team- withdiversescience, policy and management expertise – pursues projects and initiatives that draw togetherdiverseperspectives to synthesize, interpret and share science that can inform and advance policy, funding and management decisions.
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Program Director
The Program Director plays aseniorleadershiproleon a cross-functional andmulti-disciplinary teamto ensure rigorous and unbiased science is integrated into policy and management decisions impacting California’s ocean and coastal areas. Through a partnerships-based approach to all projects, s/he will work closely with stakeholders and partners to synthesize, interpret, and share scientific information that is salient and credible, and will identify and pursue both programmatic and fundraising opportunities to advance science-informed decision-making.
We are seeking acollaborative teamleader and an accomplished relationship builder to grow our climate adaptation work. The Program Director will develop and implement new initiatives that inform state, local, and community efforts to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of sea-level rise, ocean acidification, and other changing ocean conditions. We seek anentrepreneurialleader well-versed in current and emerginginnovativeclimate adaptation science and practice, including strategies for financing adaptation actions and promoting positive social change for coastal communities.
This is anexcitingopportunity to build on OST’s initial work focused on fisheries and adaptation in aresource managementcontext, and shape astrategic visionthat supports state adaptation needs and priorities. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Program Director will work closely with a peer Program Director.
Responsibilities
Leadershipand Management
Provide a clear vision, strategic direction, and oversight for programmatic work, with a focus on mission alignment andsustainability.
Lead the development, design, and execution of new projects and initiatives.
Ensure programmatic work is aligned with organizational, business, and financial needs and priorities, as well as staff capacity and expertise.
Ensure ongoing program excellence, integrity and transparency, through productive partnerships and rigorousproject management.
Lead, coach, and develop OST’s high-performance science staff, engaging them in grant, workplan, and budget development for projects and initiatives.
Work closely with the Executive Director to inform and advance the organization’sstrategic visionand plan as part of thesenior managementteam.
Partnerships and Communications
Maintain, cultivate, and advance productive partnerships and collaborations with all stakeholders, including tribes and tribal communities, community leaders, industry, state, and federal government decision-makers, NGOs, the academic scientific community, and, most prominently, members of the Ocean Protection Council Science Advisory Team.
Represent the organization indiversevenues, such as community meetings, academic conferences, and State partners meetings.
Ensure the successful delivery of high quality products that meet the needs and expectations of clients and key audiences.
Fundrai…
Title: Program Director/OST
Company: EPIP
Location: Sacramento, California, USA
Category: Management, Non-Profit
