Schmidt Marine

The Executive Director will lead the execution of a restoration vision that fully regenerates, rewilds and enforces the protection of the Penobscot Bay and watershed. The Executive Director will report to Upstream Watch’s Board Director, Amy Grant, and will coordinate a collaborative that will include fishing people, tribal members, local governments, organizations, scientists, and citizenry in furtherance of this goal.

Specific Duties

The Executive Director will:

• Be responsible for supporting all lawsuits currently underway concerning Nordic Aquafarms. This will include supporting the legal team in their efforts and overseeing the organization of all legal and permit files.
• Be responsible for executing and managing all fundraising activities, including grant writing, donor relations, outreach to supporters and board development.
• Be responsible for managing the administration of the organization, volunteers and additional staff as hired.
• Work with the board to create a vision and strategic plan for the restoration and enforced protection of Penobscot Bay.
• Be responsible for organizing and executing press releases, social media and other outreach efforts highlighting our several lawsuits concerning Nordic Aquafarms, as well as the restoration, enforcement and education vision. This will include website management.
• Engage organizations, tribes, businesses and individuals in existing coalitions that are aligned with our mission, and collaborate with others to create a local restoration and enforcement coalition.

Job Type: Part-time moving to full-time

Salary & Benefits: To be determined based on skill and experience.

Location: Midcoast. Currently Upstream does not have an office location, but we plan to establish one in Belfast or neighboring town when funds are available.

Please submit cover letter, resume and three recommendations to:

Susie O’Keeffe

sokeeffe@coa.edu