Regional Community-Based Social Marketing & Marine Debris Policy Research

Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean (MARCO)

Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean (MARCO)

Marketing & Communications
United States
Posted on Oct 27, 2025
MARCO is seeking an individual or organization to support regional research related to marine debris perspectives and policies in the Mid-Atlantic. Results will inform future work planning for the Mid-Atlantic Marine Debris Work Group.Responsibilities:- Develop, test, distribute, summarize, and analyze behavior change barrier-assessments associated with single-use plastic water bottle usage, based on Community-Based Social Marketing (CBSM) principles.- Conduct an analysis of public perception regarding Mid-Atlantic policies meant to reduce or prevent marine debris.- Provide a synthesis report with recommendations to inform future Marine Debris Work Group projects.- Attend virtual Work Group meetings as needed and coordinate with MARCO Core Team members.- Attend an in-person Mid-Atlantic Marine Debris Summit in fall 2023 (likely in Dewey Beach, DE or Ocean City, MD).Qualifications:- Demonstrated experience measuring public policy perception.- Demonstrated experience developing and analyzing CBSM-related surveys.- Work related to marine debris is a plus.Other information:- Requires travel for the Summit; account for one 2-day trip within the proposed budget.