About Ocean Sewage Alliance
The mission of the Ocean Sewage Alliance is to eliminate sewage and wastewater pollution from our ocean and waterways, advancing equitable and holistic actions that benefit people and nature.
We aim to achieve our mission by collaborating across sectors, synthesizing and sharing knowledge, developing solutions, and raising awareness.
As a member of our Steering Committee, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to creating lasting change. Your contributions will play a pivotal role in steering our efforts, shaping our strategies, and enhancing our ability to keep sewage out of our ocean. We have an incredible group of members who are passionate about the ocean, equity, coastal communities, corals, and everything that touches the water. You can read more about them here.
Ocean Sewage Alliance leads this movement through research, building the case for action, and organizing action from local, regional, and global decision-makers in the interest of the communities they impact. Ocean Sewage Alliance’s greatest strength comes from our ability to take on campaigns and issues where the scope is larger than one individual organization and where we can help groups across our alliance learn from the experience of others.
Joining our Steering Committee
We are looking for new Steering Committee members to play a leadership role in our incredible organization. We are seeking four Steering Committee members to fulfill the following positions:
1. Environmental policy or legal expertise
- Expertise in environmental law and/or policy with experience working with campaigns or policy development
- Experience in source pollution work or environmental conservation work related to oceans or inland bodies of water
2. Environmental philanthropy networker
- Knowledge of and connections within the philanthropy sector.
- Passionate about supporting the financial growth of nonprofits in the environmental sector.
3. Financial Leader
- Strong financial acumen and experience with budgeting, forecasting, and organizational growth.
- A commitment to environmental justice and enthusiasm for our mission.
4. Communications and Marketing Leader
- Expertise in communications and marketing in digital and traditional media
- Passionate about storytelling, changing entrenched narratives, and making our work engaging and impactful
5. International Policy Experience or work with Sustainable Development Goals
- Expertise in international policy and regulation
- Expertise in working with the Sustainable Development Goals or United Nations Environmental Programming
Please Note: These are voluntary, non-compensatory roles.
SC Member Responsibilities
As a Steering Committee member at Ocean Sewage Alliance, you will:
- Serve a three-year term, with the option to renew up to three consecutive terms, for a total of 9 years
- Attend quarterly meetings and complete any necessary advance preparation.
- Provide strategic connections and introductions to advance Ocean Sewage Alliance’s mission and expand our network.
- Contribute to setting Ocean Sewage Alliance’s strategic direction, guiding the organization’s growth and impact.
- Support organizational governance and accountability in alignment with best practices.
- Act as an advocate for Ocean Sewage Alliance within your community and networks, amplifying our work and mission.
- Become an Ocean Sewage Alliance partner
- Participate in working groups
Estimated Time Commitment
- Quarterly Meetings: a two-hour time commitment quarterly with approximately one hour of prep time
- Introductions/Networking: Approximately one hour per month
- Monthly working group participation: Approximately one hour per month
- Executive Performance Review and Evaluation: two hours annually
Interested in Applying?
If you are ready to bring your expertise, network, and passion for the ocean to Ocean Sewage Alliance’s Steering Committee, we would love to hear from you.
To express your interest in Steering Committee service with Ocean Sewage Alliance, please send your resume and the Steering Committee position(s) for which you’d like to be considered to Jasmine Fournier, Executive Director, jfournier@oceansewagealliance.org.
