Narragansett Baykeeper – Save The Bay - Waterkeeper

Narragansett Baykeeper – Save The Bay

REPORTS TO:

Director of Advocacy

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Narragansett Baykeeper is a permanent, full-time position with Save The Bay. The individual in this role is responsible for leading Save The Bay’s Narragansett Baykeeper program, which is the organization’s on-the-water advocacy and watchdog presence. The Narragansett Baykeeper is a licensed program of the Waterkeeper Alliance, a network of more than 300 similar organizations worldwide. The Baykeeper serves as a knowledgeable and credible expert on water quality, pollution, coastal ecology, and resource management. This individual responds to environmental threats and emergencies, supports Save The Bay’s advocacy efforts, and builds constituencies for the protection, restoration, and science-based management of Narragansett Bay. The Baykeeper reports to the Director of Advocacy and works with a team of advocacy and habitat restoration professionals, including our South County Coastkeeper and Narragansett Bay Riverkeeper.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supports STB’s advocacy initiatives, including legal, legislative, regulatory, and public communications

  • Works with state and federal agencies to address pollution problems, use conflicts, and emergency response

  • Provides rapid response to ecological or environmental threats and crises

  • Identifies and documents pollution problems and participates in Bay monitoring activities

  • Engages with Bay users and stakeholders

  • Represents STB before stakeholder groups

  • Develops and manages the Baykeeper program, including budget and annual plans

  • Participates in and supports the activities of the Waterkeeper Alliance

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Reviews coastal development proposals and permits
  • Engages with government agency personnel and elected officials
  • Assists academic institutions on Bay science and research
  • Supports fundraising and donor cultivation activities
  • Serves as a resource to STB’s Program & Policy Committee and Board of Directors
  • Collaborates with and supports STB’s communications department on communication goals and strategies, including promoting STB’s ecological monitoring programs
  • Responds to information requests
  • Supports STB’s environmental education programs
  • Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Deep ecosystem-based knowledge of estuaries and coastal habitats

  • Passion for Save The Bay’s mission to protect and improve Narragansett Bay

  • Four-year college degree in environmental studies, marine science, or related fields

  • Experience working on estuary, coastal or ocean-related issues

  • Strong commitment to coastal environmental protection and restoration

  • Graduate degree preferred, in environmental studies, marine science, oceanography or related fields

  • Experience operating and navigating a power boat safely

  • Ability to occasionally work long hours, including nights and weekends

  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team

  • Energetic, creative, outgoing, engaging and self-directed

  • Skilled at cultivating relationships with other stakeholders

  • Ability to perform duties well under the pressure that comes with dealing with controversial issues

SALARY & BENEFITS:

The Narragansett Baykeeper is a full-time salaried position with flexible hours, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package.

TO APPLY:

Interested and qualified individuals should forward their resume and cover letter to: Maureen Fogarty, Director of Operations, at [email protected]

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

October 23, 2024

Save The Bay is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging