Marine Stewardship Program Manager

Chumash Enterprises

Marine Stewardship Program Manager leading marine science and coastal resilience efforts for the Tribe. Managing grants and ensuring integration of scientific data with Tribal knowledge and community input.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeSanta Ynez • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $83,567 - $104,459 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads the Tribe’s marine stewardship and coastal resilience program.
Provides technical expertise in marine biology, coastal ecology, climate impacts and coastal management.
Manages a portfolio of marine and coastal grants, including planning, execution, and compliance.
Develops and oversees work plans, budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
Coordinates concurrent projects to ensure alignment, efficiency, and impact.
Serves as primary liaison with funding agencies, partners, and regulatory entities.
Oversees collection, analysis, and application of scientific and technical data.
Guides development of coastal hazard assessments, vulnerability analyses, and spatial data outputs.
Ensures integration of scientific data with Tribal knowledge systems.
Leads community and stakeholder engagement, including outreach, workshops, and coordination with Tribal members.
Protects cultural knowledge through appropriate protocols and practices.
Oversees production and quality of reports, assessments, and other key deliverables.
Builds and maintains partnerships with agencies, institutions, and technical experts.
Represents the Tribe in regional initiatives and supports funding development and long-term program strategy.
Upholds a work environment that promotes teamwork, partnership, recognition, mutual respect, and collaboration while role modeling the company values, behaviors, and culture of One.Team.Chumash.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology, Marine Ecology, Coastal or Environmental Science, or a related field is required.
Five years of experience working with marine/coastal science programs, coastal ecosystems (wetlands, dunes, habitats, species), and climate-related impacts and programs (e.g., sea level rise, erosion, flooding).
Experience in grant management or research project management including managing multiple grant-funded projects.
Experience managing multi-partner or interdisciplinary projects.
Experience working with Tribes or Indigenous communities.
Familiarity with GIS and spatial data tools and coastal hazard modeling or datasets (e.g., USGS, FEMA, resilience models referenced in the grant).
Knowledge of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) frameworks.
Computer proficiency utilizing Microsoft applications, email, and Internet.
Knowledge of applicable regulations, rules, procedures, and administration is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Social Impact Chumash Enterprises is the economic and cultural development arm of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, aiming to enhance the well-being of future generations while preserving the traditions of their past. The organization oversees various initiatives, including the Chumash Casino Resort, health clinic, and numerous community-focused projects that support education, cultural heritage, and health services for tribal members and the local community. Through its programs, Chumash Enterprises fosters economic development and cultural revitalization, emphasizing the importance of sustainability and social impact in its operations. Marine Stewardship Program Manager Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 27 minutes ago 🏢 Santa Ynez – Onsite 💵 $83.6k - $104.5k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 📋 Program Manager Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Leads the Tribe’s marine stewardship and coastal resilience program.
Provides technical expertise in marine biology, coastal ecology, climate impacts and coastal management.
Manages a portfolio of marine and coastal grants, including planning, execution, and compliance.
Develops and oversees work plans, budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
Coordinates concurrent projects to ensure alignment, efficiency, and impact.
Serves as primary liaison with funding agencies, partners, and regulatory entities.
Oversees collection, analysis, and application of scientific and technical data.
Guides development of coastal hazard assessments, vulnerability analyses, and spatial data outputs.
Ensures integration of scientific data with Tribal knowledge systems.
Leads community and stakeholder engagement, including outreach, workshops, and coordination with Tribal members.
Protects cultural knowledge through appropriate protocols and practices.
Oversees production and quality of reports, assessments, and other key deliverables.
Builds and maintains partnerships with agencies, institutions, and technical experts.
Represents the Tribe in regional initiatives and supports funding development and long-term program strategy.
Upholds a work environment that promotes teamwork, partnership, recognition, mutual respect, and collaboration while role modeling the company values, behaviors, and culture of One.Team.Chumash.
Performs other duties as assigned. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology, Marine Ecology, Coastal or Environmental Science, or a related field is required.
Five years of experience working with marine/coastal science programs, coastal ecosystems (wetlands, dunes, habitats, species), and climate-related impacts and programs (e.g., sea level rise, erosion, flooding).
Experience in grant management or research project management including managing multiple grant-funded projects.
Experience managing multi-partner or interdisciplinary projects.
Experience working with Tribes or Indigenous communities.
Familiarity with GIS and spatial data tools and coastal hazard modeling or datasets (e.g., USGS, FEMA, resilience models referenced in the grant).
Knowledge of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) frameworks.
Computer proficiency utilizing Microsoft applications, email, and Internet.
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Hard Skills & Tools

marine biologycoastal ecologyclimate impactscoastal managementgrant managementproject managementcoastal hazard modelingvulnerability analysesspatial data analysisTraditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK)

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationcommunity engagementstakeholder coordinationteamworkcultural sensitivityoutreachpartnership buildingstrategic planning