[ECOLOG-L] Job: Program Specialist, Gulf of Mexico research initiative

[David Inouye]

Program Specialist, Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative

The Consortium for Ocean Leadership is pleased to 
announce the search for a Program Specialist, 
Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI). This 
is a full-time, exempt position. The position 
will report to the Senior Program Manager, GoMRI 
in the Research and Education department.


The Program Specialist provides professional 
support for Ocean Leadership-coordinated research 
programs and related activities in support of the 
Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) and 
the Ocean Leadership mission.  Specifically, this 
individual serves as part of Ocean Leadership’s 
management team for GoMRI focusing on Task 3 
(Post-Award Management) and participating in Task 
1 (Proposal Review) and Task 4 (Communications 
and Outreach) as needed. This individual’s 
primary role will be to serve as the Scientific 
Program Coordination Lead for the annual Gulf of 
Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science 
Conference.  Additional activities outside the 
scope of GoMRI include representing Ocean 
Leadership programs as appropriate at meetings 
with external organizations, participating in 
efforts to develop new programs at Ocean 
Leadership and supporting other Ocean Leadership 
projects and programs as needed.
Specific duties include:

Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) Tasks
   * Supports post-award management of GoMRI by 
assisting in science coordination functions and 
services.  In cooperation with the GoMRI Chief 
Scientific Officer, oversees the programmatic 
activities of the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill and 
Ecosystem Science Conference.  Develops agenda, 
with input from GoMRI Chief Scientific Officer, 
for the GoMRI All Hands Meeting (if applicable).
   * Leads coordination of additional GoMRI 
related scientific panels, workshops, etc.
   * Contributes to Task 1 - the review of GoMRI 
scientific proposals - as needed.
   * Contributes to Task 4 – coordination of 
GoMRI participation in scientific conferences and meetings.
Other Tasks
   * Represents Ocean Leadership as appropriate 
at meetings with external organizations.
   * Supports other Ocean Leadership 
projects/programs as the opportunity and need arises.
Qualifications include:

   * Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a 
scientific, technical, or policy related 
discipline and a minimum of three (3) years of 
experience in scientific program management or 
scientific event coordination (or equivalent 
science training and experience).
   * Excellent written and oral communication 
skills, strong interpersonal skills, excellent 
organizational skills and strong attention to detail are required.
   * Strong familiarity with scientific and/or ocean science conferences.
   * Experience coordinating a wide range of 
events, and especially scientific conferences of 500-1000 attendees.
   * Proven problem-solving capabilities with 
the ability to exercise good, independent 
judgment on courses of action and to exhibit a 
proactive approach to assigned 
projects.  Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure.
   * Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, 
creativity and the ability to work well both 
independently and as part of a team are a 
must.  Ability to establish and maintain 
effective relationships with internal and 
external stakeholders, including executive staff, 
international scientists, federal agency 
representatives, industrial representatives, and academic institutions.
   * Demonstrated proficiency with all MS Office applications is necessary.
   * Ability to travel domestically and 
internationally as necessary (up to 10%).
 To apply, please forward cover letter, resume, 
salary requirement, and any other relevant 
application materials to 
<mailto:j...@oceanleadership.org>j...@oceanleadership.org 
with the subject line, “Program Specialist 
GoMRI.” Materials may also be mailed to Human 
Resources, The Consortium for Ocean Leadership, 
1201 New York Avenue, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20005.

The Consortium for Ocean Leadership represents 95 
of the leading public and private ocean research 
education institutions, aquaria and industry with 
the mission to advance ocean research, education 
and policy. Located in the heart of our nation’s 
capital, Ocean Leadership offers a collegial work 
environment and excellent benefits. To learn more 
about us and current vacancies in more detail, 
please visit 
<http://www.oceanleadership.org/>www.oceanleadership.org. 
To learn more about GoMRI, please visit 
<http://www.gulfresearchinitiative.org>www.gulfresearchinitiative.org.