Freshwater Initiatives Position with National Geographic

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Summary of Position
National Geographic’s mission is “to inspire people to care about the planet”. National Geographic Mission Programs, the research, exploration and conservation arm of the Society, is developing a major initiative focused on freshwater conservation. The initiative aims to raise public awareness around the global water crisis, and more importantly, engage and empower a broad audience to take action on both an individual and collective basis. The Program Director will help develop and direct the initiative, coordinate efforts within Mission Programs and across other Society divisions, and lead initiatives in collaboration with partnership organizations.

Responsibilities: – Project Development and Management: Lead development of project components and the direct day-to-day project activities. Oversee strategic project calendar, events and key deliverables. Help shape and implement a compelling public engagement component to the project.

• Organizational Relationships: Research, prioritize and develop partnerships with NGOs and other relevant organizations. Manage all bi- and multilateral relationships on a daily basis. Identify synergistic program opportunities.




• Internal Cross-Divisional Coordination: Liaise and coordinate with other NGS departments. Ensure that cross-divisional opportunities are leveraged for maximum impact. Identify and lead cross-platform media opportunities such as the implementation of a freshwater web portal for outreach to consumers.




• Communications / Project Representation: Represent Mission Programs and the freshwater initiative at meetings and external events when necessary. Assist Mission leadership in strategic planning and execution. Support overall partnership and development strategy. Serve as a public spokesman for NGS on the issue as necessary and appropriate.
  Supervision Exercised
  1-5 Staff members
  Minimum Education & Experience
  Minimum of masters degree and 5+ years in conservation/project management required. Graduate degree in hydrology, water resources / policy or related field a plus. Experienced and effective manager, collaborator and connector within and between multidimensional organizations.
  Knowledge & Skill Requirements

  *Subject matter expert on the topic of freshwater

  *Self-starter able to work well as part of an international, interdisciplinary team

  *Able to deliver results while managing competing priorities under tight deadlines

  *Demonstrated negotiation skills

  *Strong interpersonal skills,

  *Excellent track record of growing and achieving sustainable results

  *Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills

  *Excellent computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Excel, etc.)

  *Moderate travel
  Equal Opportunity Employer