Ocean Career: MBA Aquaculture Program Manager

Senior Aquaculture Program Manager

Monterey Bay Aquarium's resident expert on sustainable aquaculture, with proficiency in global practices, governance and the systemic issues impeding progress in sustainable aquaculture development. Perform other duties as required.

• Manage a team of aquaculture scientists to implement and improve the utility and impact of the Seafood Watch Assessment and Verification Platform processes.
• Lead strategic planning to advance sustainable aquaculture development in conjunction with other teams in the Global Ocean Conservation Department.
• Ensure research is strategically linked and meets MBA protocols for research transparency and integrity by serving as the senior scientific advisor for aquaculture research projects.
• Update Seafood Watch Standards; set requirements that are clear and practicable to ensure best practice and reflect latest scientific findings in a manner consistent with a four-year multi-stakeholder, transparent, and inclusive review and revision cycle.
• Assure consistent application of the Seafood Watch Aquaculture standards to reduce risk and maintain the reputation of SFW and MBA, particularly for high profile or complex assessments.
• Lead training through hosting regular meetings and workshops to ensure our research products are rigorous, accessible, and provide accurate and reliable results and build our sustainable aquaculture competency, including among staff scientists, research fellows, and contractors.
• Act as the primary spokesperson and representative on sustainable aquaculture for Monterey Bay Aquarium. This includes participation in relevant technical advisory committees, public and private sector collaborations, workshops, and public presentations or media interviews.

• Advanced degree in marine or environmental sciences
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in aquaculture, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in managing research projects
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and project tracking
• Demonstration of competent, professional writing skills
• Demonstration of competent data management systems
• Knowledge of data management and research integrity best practices
• Strong organization, communication, facilitation, and active listening skills
• Proven ability to work effectively among a diversity of team structures and dynamics
• Ability to communicate effectively, diplomatically, honestly, and sensitively with all levels of management, staff, and external audiences
• Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to work collaboratively
• Extensive travel is required; at least bi-monthly, domestically and internationally
• Ability to effectively design and facilitate workshops, meetings, and presentations to engage a diverse audience – both across cultures and sectors including small- and large-scale producers, suppliers, government, academia, and civil society organizations among others
• Ability to work within and maintain Monterey Bay Aquarium's Core Values

Location:

The position can be remote or based in Monterey, California

Salary range: $110,700 – $141,000 USD annually

Final date to receive applications:
September 1, 2026