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Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Sea Potential Reports to: Director of Corporate Advancement Status: Full-time, salaried, benefitted position Hours of work: Tuesday–Friday workweek, 8am–5pm. Occasional need for weekend or after-hours work as related to events and other projects. Location: King County, Washington Date needed: February 4th, 2025 Posting expires: Open until filled, priority given to applications received by December 20th About Us: At Sea Potential, our mission is to bridge generations to expand ocean justice in community. We provide marine environmental science and maritime educational and career programming for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) youth ages 12-18. We offer a suite of programs to middle and high school students to increase their understanding of local marine ecosystems, build and deepen their relationship to water, and explore high-demand maritime careers in our region. We use a culturally responsive lens to deliver programs, helping youth to overcome generational and personal trauma related to water while building environmental stewardship. In addition to our youth programs, we provide consulting to the maritime industry directly to create more diverse work environments, taking steps to build the equitable, accessible maritime industry where the youth we serve will thrive. Sea Potential works from a justice-centered framework which requires an intersectional lens and encourages reciprocal relationships with all aspects of community. We carry this into all projects, interactions, and conversations. Please review our website, Instagram, or LinkedIn to learn more about our philosophy in practice. The Role: Until recently, Sea Potential has mostly been focused on two separate maritime paths: BIPOC youth programs and corporate consulting. We’re seeking a Marketing Manager for an important role in our small team to spearhead uniting these efforts into an exciting new venture. Our ideal candidate will be an entrepreneurial person with a breadth of skills – project management, marketing, community outreach, and business development – to build something impactful from the ground up. This person thrives in a startup environment, balances teamwork with independent drive, and aligns with our mission. The following is a list of responsibilities for this role; however, it is not exhaustive, and additional tasks may be assigned as needed. Entrepreneur in Residence Responsibilities: Marketing: Create content, manage social media platforms Responsible for developing and posting content on a consistent schedule Compile organization’s updates as well as community partner opportunities into a succinct and well-designed newsletter Research and write blog posts on various topics related to industry Community outreach: Networking, partnering, and engaging with individuals and organizations Build trust and foster long-term relationships through consistent and respectful engagement Support partners in mutually beneficial opportunities Attend events and gatherings of community and industry partners Project management: Work backwards from a vision, create a roadmap, and manage the timeline, while maintaining alignment with Sea Potential’s values Facilitate ideation and planning sessions for assigned projects Ability to turn ideas into action steps Executing tasks efficiently while delegating effectively to team members when additional support is needed to ensure project success Builder: Passionate about growth, able to move at startup pace, and resourceful Business Development: Build/maintain partnerships and perform sales Outreach to potential clients, including follow-up Spearheading collaboration opportunities Relationship management – keeping partners engaged and aware Operations: light administrative support Scheduling Management of small budgets Other duties as assigned as appropriate for your level of position Required Skills and Experience: 3+ years of experience in related fields such as marketing, project or program management, business development, administration Excellent verbal and written communication skills Entrepreneurial – likes to build something new and is comfortable with ambiguity Passionate about the Sea Potential vision and values Strong decision-making skills, exercising sound judgment and critical thinking to make informed, timely decisions that align with company goals. Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse stakeholders, fostering partnerships that advance organizational goals through networking, collaboration, and community engagement. Strong commitment to equity, with a demonstrated track record in integrating DEI principles into project development and community outreach. Multilingual applicants and/or English speakers with comfort and practice communicating across cultural and language barriers. Desire to join a close-knit, collaborative team that values strong interpersonal relationships and fosters a supportive, friendly work environment where we genuinely care about each other as people, not just colleagues Empathy, patience, and flexibility BA/BS in related field, or equivalent professional experience Preferred Skills and Experience: Graphic design skills or interest Experience in both public and private sectors Experience or familiarity with maritime industry Experience, passion, or professional experience related to DEI Terms: Salary: $60,000-$70,000 One year contract (with potential to extend) Hybrid work environment This position requires occasional travel for meetings, conferences, and fieldwork. Perks: Generous PTO + Flexible Scheduling Company Paid Medical Insurance 9-day quarterly breaks 1 fully paid team (with a + 1) vacation per year Timeline: We anticipate the following recruiting schedule for those candidates who are selected for consideration. The following dates are preliminary and subject to change. We will work with candidates to set interview dates. If hired, relocation assistance is not available. Application deadline: Wednesday, January 8th 2024 Priority: Applications received by Friday, December 20th 2024 Interviews: Completed by mid-January 2025 Start date: Tuesday, February 4th 2025 To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to val@tofinio.com #J-18808-Ljbffr Sea Potential

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