Freshwater Fish Conservation Coordinator
Re:wild protects and restores the wild. We have a singular and powerful focus: the wild as the most effective solution to the interconnected climate, biodiversity and human health crises. Founded by a group of renowned conservation scientists together with Leonardo DiCaprio, Re:wild is a force multiplier that brings together Indigenous peoples, local communities, influential leaders, nongovernmental organizations, governments, companies and the public to protect and rewild at the scale and speed we need. Learn more at rewild.org.
SHOAL is a partnership aimed at engaging a wide range of organizations to accelerate and escalate action to save threatened fish and other freshwater species. SHOAL is hosted by Synchronicity Earth in the UK, and Re:wild in the USA.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The role of the Freshwater Fish Conservation Coordinator is to deliver a strategic, high-impact freshwater fish conservation program. The role is expected to build technical, funding, and communication partnerships in support of local partner-driven conservation projects. The Freshwater Fish Conservation Coordinator will support the SHOAL partnership as its North American officer.
The Freshwater Fish Conservation Coordinator will perform the following and other duties as assigned:
Lead, manage and develop Re:wild’s global freshwater fish conservation program
Working with Re:wild’s regional leads and in coordination with SHOAL, identify, support, and mentor local partners to establish and run high impact conservation projects for freshwater fish following the priorities set out in the SHOAL blueprint for freshwater fish conservation and within Re:wild’s priority regions.
In close collaboration with the Re:wild development team and leadership, cultivate donors and secure funding for Re:wild and SHOAL projects on freshwater fish conservation.
Mentor and train project partners and help them connect with additional partners and expertise as required.
Represent Re:wild in all conversations around freshwater conservation both internally and externally.
Work closely with the IUCN SSC Freshwater Fish Specialist Group and the IUCN SSC Global Center to ensure close coordination on freshwater fish conservation efforts.
Manage grants and contracts with local partners around the world.
Establish, develop, and manage freshwater fish conservation small grant schemes.
Support the Search for Lost Fishes program with data management, expedition planning, fieldwork methods, partner management, and communications.
Liaise with the Re:wild communications team to promote the projects of our partners and our engagement in freshwater fish conservation.
Lead, manage and develop the SHOAL partnership in North America
Develop, manage and drive the growth of the SHOAL partnership in North America.
Fundraise for SHOAL priority initiatives in collaboration with the Re:wild and SHOAL teams to further the SHOAL strategy and blueprint for freshwater fish conservation.
Identify, engage with, and secure scientific, conservation, and public and private sector partners for SHOAL.
Manage and grow the SHOAL Alliance of Zoos and Aquaria.
Contribute to the development of SHOAL reports and strategies.
Support the creation and dissemination of SHOAL communications.
Represent SHOAL in international and national dialogues on freshwater fish conservation.
Competencies/Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree in a relevant field preferred.
7+ years of experience in conservation program.
Proven experience in developing programmatic approaches to species conservation.
Relevant field experience and proven ability to work in varied cultural and political situations.
Demonstrated fundraising ability.
Proven experience in training and mentoring local partners in multiple countries.
Deep connections with zoos and aquaria preferred.
Ability and interest to travel to remote field sites.
Strong communications and storytelling skills, including writing, correspondence, and public speaking.
Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
Ability to speak other languages, especially Spanish, preferred.
Commitment to and passion for Re:wild’s mission, vision, and values.
Compensation and benefits
This is a full-time, exempt, position.
Position location is flexible within the US and Canada; with other locations within Central and South America will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Re:wild offers a competitive salary (Projected salary range of $75-90,000 with the final determination to be made commensurate with the candidate’s experience).
Re:wild provides medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance, with Re:wild covering 80% or more of the premiums. Re:wild also offers a 403b retirement plan with up to 3% match after a year of employment.
Re:wild observes 16 paid holidays each calendar year. Full-time employees can also accrue the following annually: up to 15 days of vacation leave, 12 days of illness leave and 2 volunteer days.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and résumé (as one document) to careers@rewild.org no later than June 4, 2024. Please include “Freshwater Fish Conservation Coordinator” in the subject line.
For more information, please visit www.rewild.org.
Re:wild is committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and are taking steps to meet that commitment. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities.