ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW The Consortium for Ocean Leadership is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit organization that represents more than 90 of the leading public and private ocean research education institutions, aquaria and industry with the mission to advance research, education and sound ocean policy. The organization has an annual budget of $235 million and more than 55 staff that help shape the future of ocean science and technology through discovery, understanding and action. Ocean Leadership currently manages and coordinates ocean research and education programs in areas of scientific ocean drilling, ocean observing, and ocean exploration and facilitates ocean partnerships. Ocean Leadership is increasingly focused on national advocacy for science and science support.
POSITION OVERVIEW The President is the Chief Executive Officer of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership and reports to its Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees seeks a strategic and visionary leader who is dedicated to and driven by the intricacies and intersections of scientific, societal and national needs. The President proactively leads conversations that build trust, and leverages relationships and partnerships across federal, academic, and industrial sectors to advance the needs and missions of the ocean sciences community. Please see Ocean Leadership's website for more details: http://oceanleadership.org/position-announcement-president-ceo-ocean-leadership/ !
