Executive and Operations Assistant (NAMA & NFFC)
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Based in Gloucester, Massachusetts, this position is shared between two non-profit organizations: the North American Marine Alliance (NAMA) and the National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC) in the context of a shared-leadership model.
We are looking for someone who is committed to a just and equitable food system, gets joy out of keeping others organized, has a keen attention to detail, is trustworthy, has a good grasp of technology, and can be part of a team even if that team is spread across the country.
The Executive and Administrative Assistant will work closely with our Executive Director and Operations Director to ensure they are organized, tasks are completed, and the boards for the two organizations - which are spread across the country - have the tools and support necessary to perform their duties effectively and efficiently.
The Assistant will report to the Executive Director on the executive assistant duties and the Operations Director on finance and operations duties. This position is based in our office located in downtown Gloucester, MA.
NAMA is an at-will and equal opportunity employer. The Executive and Operations Assistant is a full-time, non-exempt position.
The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $63,000. Generous time off and flexible working hours. We provide health, dental, and vision insurance through the Center for Nonprofit Advancement unless the employee is self-insured, in which case we reimburse staff for those premium costs. We offer Simple IRA with 3% employer match, generous holiday, sick leave, and personal time leave. Salary is commensurate with experience and location.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to jobs@namanet.org by October 15, 2024. Ideal start day is November 1, 2024 or sooner. However we are okay with keeping the position open till we find the right person.
Fishing Community Organizer (NAMA)
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The North American Marine Alliance (NAMA) is seeking a full-time Community Organizer with experience in outreach, organizing, and power building within fishing communities, with an emphasis on but not limited to Indigenous, Black, and Latine communities.
The Community Organizer is an important member of our team at NAMA. Working with NAMA’s Organizing Director support for grassroots and other network members, as needed, to increase the visibility and success of our overarching goals.
We are an at-will and equal opportunity employer. The Community Organizer is a full-time non-exempt position with a salary range of $54,000 - $63,000 annually. Salary is commensurate with experience and location.
We reimburse staff for 100% of their health, dental, and vision insurance premium costs and 50% of their dependents. We offer a Simple IRA with a 3% employer match, generous holiday, sick leave, and personal time off.
To apply, please send a cover letter explaining why you want to work with us and why you are the right person for this job, a resume, and three references to jobs@namanet.org by October 30, 2024.
Research Intern - Don't Cage Our Oceans (DCO2)
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For 2024, DCO2 is looking for one research intern to strengthen our informational capacity and academic foundation to oppose the development of offshore fish farms in the United States.
Specifically, we are looking to complete the following projects:
- Corporate Profiles: We are in the process of compiling information on entities that are aggressively pushing for OFF. We need support in the final push! All the corporate profiles will be compiled into one report, to be released in 2024.
- Science Library: DCO2 is looking to create a Science Library with easy reference to scientific articles that support our position to ban industrial fish farms in federal waters. This library would also include easy to find experts on specific issue areas. Many articles are already uploaded, they simply need to be organized and entered into a database/spreadsheet.
- Update previous research projects that reflect government funding of industrial aquaculture, as well as data on import/export statistics on seafood.
- Short research inquiries, as necessary.
We are looking for someone with the following:
- Exhibits close attention to detail;
- Experience conducting corporate research or statistical analyses;
- Excellent organizational and writing skills; and,
- Interest in the consolidation of the food system and efforts to reverse that trend.
This position can receive class credit. To apply, please email Andrianna Natsoulas (anatsoulas@dontcageouroceans.org) a resume and cover letter, outlining why you are interested in DCO2, this type of work, and relevant work experience.
Web-Based Communications Intern - Don't Cage Our Oceans (DCO2)
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DCO2 is currently seeking one communications intern to assist with a wide array of communications activities with a focus on social media and design. We have social media accounts that need to be maintained in creative and engaging ways. Additionally, new materials – fact sheets, newsletters, reports, and other educational and outreach items – need to be formatted and designed. Responsibilities include the following: social media postings, creating user-friendly formats, design and layout for materials and more - use your own style and creativity!
We are looking for someone with the following:
- Strong social media and graphic design skills with at least one years’ experience (personal or professional);
- Experience or knowledge of Canva is preferred;
- An understanding of how communications strategies advance a public interest agenda;
- Excellent interpersonal, writing, organizational skills, and attention to detail; and,
- An interest in fisheries, sustainable agriculture, and/or food systems.
Duration is 3-6 months, depending on interest and availability. Students will receive class credit.
To apply, please email Casey Willson (cwillson@dontcageouroceans.org) with a cover letter and resume outlining why you are interested in DCO2, this type of work, and relevant work experience.