Return ‘Em Right Outreach Coordinator (Project Specialist I)
Core
Regional coordinator for the Return 'Em Right program, focusing on outreach and education to reduce catch-and-release mortality in saltwater recreational fishing.
Role type
Outreach Coordinator (Project Specialist I)
Builds
Educational workshops, presentations, and stakeholder engagement activities for fishing communities.
Domain
Marine conservation and recreational fisheries management
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Saltwater recreational fishing experience, knowledge of barotrauma and best release practices, public speaking, stakeholder engagement, event coordination, social media content creation
Preferred skills
Master's degree in fisheries or marine science, experience with Gulf of America fisheries, collaboration with fisheries management agencies, knowledge of fish descending devices (FDDs)
Technologies
Social media platforms, digital communications tools
Responsibilities
Plan and implement outreach campaigns across Texas and Louisiana, conduct educational workshops and presentations at fishing events, develop educational resources on barotrauma mitigation, build relationships with fishing industry partners and coastal communities, create promotional content for digital channels, assist with project budget and reporting
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC