Clean Marina Extension Specialist (Project Specialist I)

About the role

Texas Sea Grant, part of NOAA's National Sea Grant College Program, seeks a Clean Marina Extension Specialist (Project Specialist I) to support programmatic development and implementation within the Resilient Communities and Economies focus area.

Responsibilities

• Supports in the planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating of the Clean and Resilient Marina Program and projects related to Resilient Communities and Economies focus area.
• Aids in developing project budgets and preparing contracts.
• Manages budget for small projects or components of large programs under the direction of the program director.
• Collaborates with team members to establish project goals and objectives.
• Conducts need assessments, focus groups, or facilitated input sessions to inform program development and evaluation.
• Identifies grant opportunities for sustaining Clean and Resilient Marina programming and assists with proposal development.
• Coordinates project activities and collaborates with project team members and external partners.
• Maintains progress tracking and documents key decisions.
• Develops measurable project goals and objectives in collaboration with program director and team members.
• Conducts research on natural resource management issues and best management practices relevant to marinas and boaters in coastal Texas.
• Serves as an active participant in project-related work groups and committees.
• Disseminates project and program information and provides recommendations to achieve project goals.
• Supports programmatic extension activities in the Resilient Communities and Economies focus area.
• Provides assistance to stakeholders to field questions relevant to the Clean and Resilient Marina Program and/or connect them to resources and partners (e.g., Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Clean Vessel Act grant funding, Gulf of America Alliance Clean and Resilient Marina Program).
• Create and implement education and outreach activities (workshops, trainings) related to water quality, boating practices, vessel pump-outs, and other themes relevant to the clean and resilient marina programs that address stakeholder needs.
• Work proactively with the Texas Sea Grant team, local stakeholder groups, other agencies, and nonprofits to develop coordinated efforts for relevant outreach, education, communication, and extension activities.
• Aids in writing and disseminating work plans, proposals, and progress reports.
• Prepares agendas for meetings and ensures the documentation of key decisions.
• Drafts a strategic plan for a Texas Sea Grant Clean and Resilient Marina Extension Program under direction of program director.

Requirements

No prior experience required. Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree in areas relevant to water quality, coastal and marine science, natural resource management, environmental science, environmental policy, coastal management, or combination thereof preferred. Experience managing or developing projects or programs, or with strategic planning. Experience with grant writing and proposal development. Experience with needs assessments, surveys, or interviews. Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills. Experience with marinas and boaters. Experience building and sustaining partnerships. Research or practical experience with relevant coastal ecosystem themes such as but not limited to water pollution, water quality, marina owner/operator best practices, boaters and boating, Clean Vessel Act, sewage control, vessel pump-out programs, watersheds, bays and estuaries, natural resource management, environmental policy, coastal management, or combination thereof.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No prior experience required.
• Master’s degree in areas relevant to water quality, coastal and marine science, natural resource management, environmental science, environmental policy, coastal management, or combination thereof preferred.
• Experience managing or developing projects or programs, or with strategic planning.
• Experience with grant writing and proposal development.
• Experience with needs assessments, surveys, or interviews.
• Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with marinas and boaters.
• Experience building and sustaining partnerships.
• Research or practical experience with relevant coastal ecosystem themes such as but not limited to water pollution, water quality, marina owner/operator best practices, boaters and boating, Clean Vessel Act, sewage control, vessel pump-out programs, watersheds, bays and estuaries, natural resource management, environmental policy, coastal management, or combination thereof.