Outreach Assistant, Owsn

6 months ago

Vancouver, Canada Ocean Wise Full time

**_Taking action for the ocean today, so we can all flourish tomorrow._**

Ocean Wise is the world-class ocean change maker for concerned collaborators; big and small who want practical solutions with real impact so that they feel empowered and take action to protect oceans, humanity, and the world we live in.

**ROLE OVERVIEW**

The Outreach and Research Assistant will be a flexible, self-motivated individual who can take initiative and conduct their work with mínimal direct supervision. In this role, they will play a leading role in promoting the OWSN throughout Vancouver Mainland, Howe Sound, and the Sunshine Coast by:

- Promoting Ocean Wise conservation-based research with local community members through a combination of online and in-person engagement;
- Planning and conducting public outreach events to educate coastal citizens, recreational boaters, and local mariners on marine mammal laws and guidelines, and encourage reporting cetacean sightings using the WhaleReport app when on the water;
- Coordinating a team of 3-5 volunteers at outreach events;
- Assisting with sightings data management and analysis;
- Contributing to the OWSN’s online presence by writing blog posts and articles, creating Instagram posts, and conducting outreach events through virtual presentations.

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**

**Build public awareness of the OWSN and the laws/guidelines for boating around marine mammals by**:

- Conducting a minimum of 10 “Dock Talk” outreach events at marinas around Vancouver, Howe Sound, the Sunshine Coast and adjacent islands, and Howe Sound to educate recreational boaters about Marine Mammal Regulations and guidelines;
- Planning, preparing, and attending community events and/or online events to promote the OWSN and build cetacean awareness;
- Overseeing and supporting a team of 3-5 Ocean Wise volunteers during outreach events;
- Developing and maintaining professional connections with government, ecotourism, commercial, and conservation organizations to promote collaboration;
- Responding to enquiries from staff, members of the public and media;
- Writing communications pieces for distribution on various Ocean Wise social and other media platforms.
- Contributing to the management of daily cetacean and sea turtle sightings reported to the OWSN;
- Maintaining outreach equipment.

**Consciously desires to improve the Ocean Wise and its processes by**:

- Promptly aiding in Emergency Protocol;
- Maintaining and supporting organizational safety standards;
- Continually improving our impact on the environment and greening of operations through support of EMS protocols;
- Actively demonstrating Ocean Wise’s values and code of conduct;
- Performing additional duties as required.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education, Experience, and Certifications**
- 1-2 years’ post-secondary education in biology, natural sciences, environmental studies, marine science, or related field (or equivalent experience);
- Knowledge of local cetacean species and coastal BC geography;
- Experience delivering educational programs or talks;
- Experience with data collection and management;
- Valid BC driver’s license and access to a vehicle essential;
- Supervisory experience an asset;
- First Aid certification is an asset.

**Skills**
- Strong organizational skills;
- Knowledge of marine mammal biology and ecology;
- Self-motivated and able to work well under mínimal supervision;
- Outgoing, energetic, and comfortable with public speaking and engaging the public;
- Strong writing skills, demonstrated ability to disseminate scientific literature into educational blogs and other articles for the general public;
- Excellent organizational and time management skills;
- Creativity and interest in the development of engagement materials;
- Intermediate skills in word processing, database, and spreadsheet software;
- Ability to learn and adapt in a constantly changing environment;
- Resourceful, a problem-solver, skilled in meeting priorities and able to adapt to unexpected situations;
- Ability and maturity to deal with a wide variety of ages and personalities.

**Working Conditions**
- Ability to lift 25kg required;
- Flexibility and availability in schedule are required during the week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Inclusion and Diversity: Ocean Wise is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are a company where diverse backgrounds, experiences and viewpoints are valued. Ocean Wise does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, age, ethnic or national origin._

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