Research Analyst, Fisheries Leadership & Sustainability Forum

The Fisheries Leadership & Sustainability Forum (“Fisheries Forum”) seeks to hire a Research Analyst to join the Fisheries Forum team. The position will be supported by the Center for Ocean Solutions (COS). The Fisheries Forum is a partnership among the Center for Ocean Solutions, Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment, Duke’s Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). Utilizing the resources of its partner institutions and a network of renowned experts, the Fisheries Forum provides education, professional development and networking opportunities for members and staff of regional fishery management councils. Through semiannual national Forums and regionally specific workshops, the Fisheries Forum helps council members build leadership and decision-making skills, share experiences, network with experts and increase their understanding of the science, economics, and policies that are integral to fisheries management (www.fisheriesforum.org).

COS is a collaboration between Stanford University's Woods Institute for the Environment and Hopkins Marine Station, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute to develop practical and sustainable strategies that address the major environmental and economic challenges facing our oceans by bringing leading experts in marine science and policy together with decision makers.

Job Description:
This position will provide substantive and logistical support for a variety of Fisheries Forum projects. The Research Analyst will assist with the design, development and implementation of forums and workshops, and engage in regional and national policy research and networking. Specifically, the successful candidate will track regional fishery management council activities, conduct literature searches, prepare reports and issue papers, maintain databases, and perform administrative duties including event planning and logistics as needed. As part of the Fisheries Forum team, this position will work closely with council members, council staff, state and federal agencies, and a variety of stakeholder groups.

This position will report to the Program Manager at COS and will work closely with the Fisheries Forum’s Executive Director, Program Coordinator at EDF, Program Manager at the Nicholas Institute and a number of staff across the Forum’s partner institutions.

Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinate Fisheries Forum activities including planning, organizing and executing events
• Assist with the design and development of interdisciplinary curriculum for biannual Forums and workshops
• Lead the development of case studies, reports and other materials to support the Forum’s curriculum
• Perform in-depth topic research, and provide interdisciplinary synthesis and objective policy analysis
• Monitor ongoing activity across regional fishery management councils, attend council meetings and track national activity relevant to fishery management and ocean policy
• Build relationships and develop professional networks with key fishery management experts, government officials, and a variety of stakeholder groups

Experience & Qualifications:
• A graduate degree (M.A., M.S., J.D. or PhD) in marine science or policy, natural resource management, public policy, law or other relevant discipline
• One to two years of relevant work or academic experience
• Excellent oral and written communicator, with demonstrated ability to distill and communicate complex information for non-technical audiences
• Strong organizational talents and the ability to adhere to tight deadlines, adapt to changing and evolving priorities, and work effectively and collaboratively with a geographically dispersed team
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, professionalism and sincere commitment to the policy neutrality of the Fisheries Forum
• Strong interest or background in fisheries science, economics, law or policy; Familiarity with US fisheries management and policy, specifically the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, preferred but not required
• Willingness to travel domestically, approximately 10-15%

The position is targeted to begin June 2013. The initial term of the Research Analyst position is for 12 months, renewable up to a two-year term contingent on performance and fit. The position will be based at the Center for Ocean Solutions office in Monterey, California.

To be considered, candidates must apply online through the Stanford site with a cover letter (not to exceed one page) along with a current resume' or CV, AND submit the same cover letter, resume' or CV, and a brief writing sample in .pdf format to Kim Gordon (kim.gordon@stanford.edu). Please note all final applicants are requested to submit 3 professional references and are subject to a background check.