What are the responsibilities and job description for the Disney Marine Conservation Program Manager position at Walt Disney World Resort?
- Advise on (aquatic/marine) initiatives with internal/external partners
- Collaborate with the ASE Science team to ensure scientific credibility and advance applied conservation
- Provide strategic oversight and impact evaluation for our aquatic conservation programs (corals, sea turtles, elasmobranchs, etc.)
- Lead the scientific and education program development for field conservation collaborations
- Partner across the TWDC to maximize synergy opportunities that help advance our aquatic conservation efforts and drive business results and reputation
- Develop events, communications, assets, etc. to help expand storytelling opportunities that inspire and activate our audiences
- Serve as a spokesperson for Disney’s conservation commitment
- Publish the results of our scientific, education, conservation investigation in peer reviewed journals
- Demonstrated strong communication skills
- At least 3 years field experience working in conservation programs
- Strong experimental design and analytical skills
- Ability to work as part of a team, strong interpersonal skills
- Positive team player
- Demonstrated strong organization and time management skills to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, make decisions and change course of action quickly if necessary
- Self-starter with a can-do attitude and a passion for conservation
- Experienced in goal setting and execution as well as measuring deliverables
- Proven skilled aquatic generalist with experience working across sectors
- Demonstrated grant/proposal writing, scientific publications, and grant/proposal critical reviews
- SCUBA certified (preferably in Scientific Diving)
- Informal education/ program development
- Demonstrated media experience, education and presentation abilities
- Experience with the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation or Miradi Software
- Knowledge of a Second Language
- Experience with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums/World Association of Zoos and Aquariums and related accredited institutions or the AZA Saving Animals From Extinction program
- Field logistics expertise
- Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment (AGRRA) certification
- Ph.D. or Masters with at least 3 years of equivalent experience leading conservation program
our commitment to save wildlife, inspire action and protect the planet.
Required Education :
- Ph.D. or Masters with at least 3 years of equivalent experience leading conservation program
Preferred Education :
- Demonstrated strong communication skills
- At least 3 years field experience working in conservation programs
- Strong experimental design and analytical skills
- Ability to work as part of a team, strong interpersonal skills
- Positive team player
- Demonstrated strong organization and time management skills to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, make decisions and change course of action quickly if necessary
- Self-starter with a can-do attitude and a passion for conservation
- Experienced in goal setting and execution as well as measuring deliverables
- Proven skilled aquatic generalist with experience working across sectors
- Demonstrated grant/proposal writing, scientific publications, and grant/proposal critical reviews
- SCUBA certified (preferably in Scientific Diving)
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