Fla Conservation Assoc Position Open

[Alexander Stone]

FLORIDA CONSERVATION ASSOCIATE
Fulltime Position Opening


DESCRIPTION:
As a fulltime ReefKeeper employee, you will work from our Miami 
Operations Center on coral reef conservation issues in Florida.

REEFKEEPER INTERNATIONAL:
We are an international non-profit conservation advocacy organization 
exclusively dedicated to the protection of coral reefs and their marine 
life. Our campaigns focus on creation and management of marine protected 
areas, prevention of physical damage to coral reefs, coastal zone 
management and marine water quality policy reform, and modification of 
unsustainable or habitat-damaging fishing practices.  See our website at 
www.reefkeeper.org.

COMPENSATION:
Salary based on experience and qualifications. Paid travel expenses and 
personal car mileage.  Paid vacation, sick leave, and work holidays.  
Health insurance and retirement plan.

ASSIGNMENT COMPONENTS:
o communicate with news media
o develop rulemaking proposals		
o attend & report on agency meetings
o give presentations to civic groups	 
o monitor regulatory agencies by phone
o present verbal testimony at public hearings
o represent ReefKeeper on agency advisory panels
o review & report on regulatory & permitting proposals
o prepare written comments on regulatory and permitting proposals

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
o excellent writing and speaking abilities
o ability to interpret biological & ecological information
o able to travel 2-4 days a month within the Southern US
o attention to detail & organization
o personal automotive transportation

PREFERENCES:
o certified SCUBA diver	
o familiarity with coral reefs & marine resource issues

TO APPLY:
Send a letter and/or resume outlining your qualifications and salary 
requirements, plus a writing sample (work report, etc). No phone calls, 
please. 

ReefKeeper International
2809 Bird Avenue - PMB 162 / Miami, FL 33133
e-mail: a_stone at reefkeeper.org
fax (305) 358-3030
www.reefkeeper.org


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