✨ About The Role
- The Director of Public Programming will lead efforts in engaging diverse audiences through strategic planning, program development, and community engagement.
- This role involves overseeing all aspects of public programming and outreach, ensuring alignment with OceanX Education’s mission to educate and engage the public in ocean conservation.
- Responsibilities include developing and implementing a comprehensive outreach strategy for all public programming and activations.
- The position requires collaboration with senior leadership to create programming and events that inspire and educate the public on critical ocean-related issues.
- The Director will oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of public programming, including collecting feedback and preparing reports to assess impact.
- Community engagement is a key focus, fostering relationships with stakeholders, educational institutions, and conservation organizations.
- The role includes leading public relations and communications efforts to amplify OceanX’s message and increase visibility.
- Budget management is also a critical responsibility, ensuring resources are allocated wisely to achieve organizational goals.
⚡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's or master's degree in education, communications, marketing, environmental science, marine biology, or a related field, with an advanced degree preferred.
- A minimum of 8 years of proven experience in public outreach, community engagement, or nonprofit management, particularly in the environmental or educational sector, is essential.
- Strong leadership and management skills are necessary to inspire and motivate a team effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, including writing, public speaking, and presentation abilities, are crucial for this role.
- The candidate should be a creative thinker with a passion for curating engaging conversations that blend science and art to connect with diverse audiences.
- A demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders, including donors, partners, volunteers, and the media, is important.
- The successful candidate will have a proven track record in event planning and execution, ranging from small workshops to large-scale public events.
- A commitment to environmental conservation and education is essential for this position.
- The ability to work flexibly and travel internationally as required to oversee programs and activations is necessary.