Are you passionate about seafood sustainability and driving positive impact for our ocean resources?

Are you a great problem-solver that enjoys developing and managing relationships towards a shared goal?

If so, the Fisheries Outreach Manager, US West role could be the opportunity for you!

Join the MSC team, a diverse group of talented ocean and seafood enthusiasts, as we work to safeguard seafood for the future. This role is a key member of the US fishery team to deliver value to certified fisheries and spread awareness more broadly. You will be the primary point of contact for fisheries along the West Coast of the US, building relationships, developing collaborations and helping solve problems as they arise. This position offers an opportunity in the US to contribute to global ocean conservation at the intersection of science and business and contribute to MSC mission.

The Fisheries Outreach Manager, US West will support partnerships and strengthen engagement amongst fisheries and stakeholders on the west coast of the US.

You will be responsible for building relationships with fisheries, their representatives, government managers and non-profits with the goal of increasing awareness and value of the MSC program. The position requires strong collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills. We’re looking for someone with a passion for sustainable wild-capture fisheries and seafood and the skill to navigate complex topics and objectives, all while supporting the MSC program globally and in the US.

Key attributes for this role include:

• Experience working in capture fisheries management, research, policy, regulatory management, and/or operations.
• Strong and effective communications skills with a range of diverse audiences across multiple channels (both written and oral).
• Evidence of ability to successfully manage relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, suppliers, and consultants, with a people-centred approach to business and work essential.
• Interpersonal skills with an ability to work with people at all levels, motivate others, and change people’s attitudes when necessary.

If you are ready for a new challenge and this has inspired you, please apply here! 

We look forward to hearing from you!

We’re an international organisation and our employees all demonstrate a level of cultural awareness, and value the diverse views and approaches relevant to the MSC program.

The MSC is committed to flexible working. The successful candidate will need to work from the Seattle office for a minimum of 50% of their working time each month The remaining time can be worked from home.  During the onboarding process, hybrid work may require more in-office work than remote work.

Please be aware, we are only able to progress with candidates who already have the right to work in the location(s) specified in this advert. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time. 

The MSC’s vision is for the world’s oceans to be teeming with life, and seafood supplies safeguarded for this and future generations.  Today, the impacts of overfishing and climate change pose an even greater threat to the ocean and fish stocks. Through our internationally recognised certification and ecolabeling program, well-managed sustainable fisheries are recognised and rewarded throughout the seafood supply chain. Over 700 fisheries around the world, representing 19% of the annual global marine catch, are now engaged in the MSC program and MSC certified and labelled seafood products are now available in over 66 countries. Through partnerships and collective endeavour, we are on a mission to end overfishing.  

The MSC is committed to the principles of equality and fairness and we welcome applications from all communities. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, ethnicity, race, colour, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.  If you consider yourself to have a disability and need reasonable adjustments made during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know how we can help you.