Marine Debris Specialist – Alaska (Remote with Travel Required)

Make an Impact in Marine Conservation - Live anywhere in Alaska Ridgeback Recruiting is seeking a Marine Debris Specialist on behalf of our client, a mission-driven organization dedicated to protecting ocean ecosystems and coastal communities. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support marine debris removal efforts in Alaska, working closely with local communities, Indigenous partners, and environmental experts to facilitate cleanup initiatives and ensure responsible waste disposal. Why This Role? • Work at the forefront of environmental conservation, contributing directly to healthier oceans and communities. • Collaborate with Alaska Native communities and industry partners to drive real-world impact. • Engage in meaningful hands-on fieldwork, supporting cleanup logistics, research, and outreach. • Enjoy a flexible, remote-friendly role with travel opportunities to coastal communities in Alaska. What You’ll Do: • Coordinate marine debris cleanup operations, working with local communities and partners. • Facilitate transportation logistics for debris removal, liaising with barge companies, recyclers, and industry stakeholders. • Track and document cleanup progress, ensuring accurate data collection and reporting. • Develop outreach materials, reports, and blog content to highlight program efforts. • Represent the program at regional meetings, working groups, and conferences. • Support administrative tasks, including managing small project budgets and drafting funding proposals. • Conduct research to strengthen conservation initiatives and program strategies. What You Bring: • 2-4 years of experience in environmental conservation, marine debris removal, or community engagement. • Experience working with Alaska Native communities and a strong understanding of coastal conservation challenges. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage logistics and data tracking. • Excellent communication skills, including writing reports and developing outreach materials. • Commitment to equity and inclusion, ensuring respectful collaboration with Indigenous and local partners. • Flexibility to travel to Alaska’s coastal regions during peak project periods. Compensation: Salary is expected to be $65,000, with consideration given to experience, skills, and location. If you’re passionate about marine conservation and want to be part of a dedicated team making a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you! Remote Skills: Administrative Skills, Blog, Budget Management, Communication Skills, Conferences, Conservation, Data Collection, Data Management, Data Quality, Ecosystems, Funding, Logistics, Logistics Management, Organizational Skills, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Recycling, Reporting Skills, Research Skills, Waste Disposal, Willing to Travel About the Company: Ridgeback Recruiting Apply Job!