West Coast Ocean Alliance seeks a Project Manager (Contractor)
For more information: Work With Us — West Coast Ocean Alliance
Please submit your resume/CV and a cover letter to jobs@westcoastoceanalliance.org.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled, with the initial review
beginning after July 28, 2025.
Position Summary
The West Coast Ocean Alliance (WCOA) requests proposals for a Project Manager to join its
core contract team to support all project activities, government member engagement, and the
tracking of current and future WCOA funding implementation. The Project Manager will work
closely with the WCOA Executive Director and WCOA Tribal Engagement Director to manage a
portfolio of projects, including efforts related to regional ocean science, assessment of ocean
health, aquaculture, Tribal engagement, ocean energy and research, the WCOA fellowship
program, communications, ocean data, and all aspects of engagement with WCOA member
governments (Tribal, State, Federal) and other regional partners. The contractor will support
communication efforts with member governments, partners, and interested stakeholders to
amplify WCOA products and strengthen support for WCOA activities. The role will also work
closely with WCOA’s fiscal sponsor, Coastal States Stewardship Foundation (CSSF), to support
project administration related to project budgets, contracting, and other administrative support.
Primary Responsibilities
Working closely with WCOA core contract staff, project contractors, and all government
members, the WCOA Project Manager will manage a specific portfolio of operational and
project tasks in support of the WCOA, including:
● Support planning, preparation, facilitation, and member engagement related to WCOA
project activities, including WCOA’s working groups, summits, planning committees, and
other tasks to implement WCOA’s strategic priorities.
● Coordinate with external WCOA project consultants to efficiently support WCOA
activities and ensure effective engagement with WCOA core contract staff, fiscal
sponsor, WCOA Caucuses, Working Groups, and broader membership, as needed.
● Support effective engagement with WCOA members around project activities and
outcomes, and identify appropriate coordination opportunities around WCOA efforts for
external partners and stakeholders.
● Coordinate and track project progress and deliverables for project activities in
coordination with other WCOA contract staff, including ongoing reporting and progress
tracking related to WCOA funder requirements.
● Represent the Alliance during WCOA outreach, partner meetings, conferences,
workshops, and other invited speaking engagements, as needed.
● In close coordination with WCOA’s fiscal sponsor, support project fiscal activities, budget
tracking and reporting, contracting, general business operations support, and associated
tasks, as needed.