Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Multiplier is a nonprofit organization that accelerates impact for innovative projects focused on sustainability and resilience. They are seeking a versatile Program Associate to support the operational delivery of their 5-Year Strategic Plan, acting as a key point of contact for member companies and managing communications to elevate Sea Pact's profile in the sustainable seafood sector.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support activities across Sea Pact's three strategic priority areas: Wild Sector Sustainability, Social Responsibility, and North American Aquaculture
- Support working group coordination, including scheduling, agenda development, and follow-up
- Contribute to tracking progress toward strategic plan goals and help maintain internal dashboards or reporting tools
- Assist in developing member-facing resources such as toolkits, templates, best practice guides, and educational materials
- Lead data collection efforts including member surveys and aggregated sourcing data initiatives
- Liaise with Sea Pact's sustainability advisors (typically conservation and seafood non-profits) to coordinate deliverables and information-sharing
- Serve as a point of contact for member inquiries related to strategic plan activities
- Help prepare materials for member meetings, working sessions, and webinars
- Support onboarding of new member companies
- Assist in coordinating Sea Pact's presence at industry events and conferences
- With the support and direction from the Executive Director, develop and execute communications strategies that expand Sea Pact's profile and visibility among key audiences including member companies, funders, NGO partners, and the broader seafood industry
- Represent Sea Pact positively at industry events, conferences, and other meetings
- Draft and edit newsletter articles, blog posts, social media content, and other external communications
- Maintain and update Sea Pact's website content
- Identify and pursue opportunities to amplify Sea Pact's work through industry publications, conference speaking opportunities, award nominations, and partnership channels
- Support the development of reports, presentations, and other materials that communicate Sea Pact's impact to members, funders, and the broader industry
- Monitor relevant industry news and sustainability developments to identify timely communications opportunities
- Assist with grant reporting and funder communications as needed
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, marine science, sustainability, nonprofit management, or a related field OR 3 years of relevant professional experience in project coordination, program support, or a related role
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to write clearly for professional audiences
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a remote setting
- Comfortable with domestic and international travel approximately 10% of the time, including industry conferences and member engagements
- Proficiency in standard productivity and collaboration tools (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoom, etc.)
- Graduate degree in environmental studies, marine science, sustainability, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field preferred
- Familiarity with the seafood industry, sustainable seafood, or related fields (fisheries, aquaculture, supply chain, food systems)
- Experience supporting member-based organizations, coalitions, or trade associations
- Experience with newsletter platforms (e.g. Mailchimp), website content management systems (e.g. Squarespace), social media management, and public speaking
- Experience with data collection, survey tools, or basic data management
Benefits
- Excellent medical and dental benefits
- Retirement savings
- Generous vacation and sick leave policy
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