The Oceantic Network is hiring for a newly created position to project manage and lead the
implementation of our 5-year project funded grants by the Maryland Energy Administration. This role is
designed to manage our grant deliverables to elevate public awareness and provide education about
offshore wind renewable energy through experiential learning, training companies who want to enter the
market, and development of national models. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of recruiting
local businesses interested in entering the ocean renewables supply chain and will serve as the lead
program staff on all mid-Atlantic programmatic issues. This individual will represent the Network at local
and national events, assist with fundraising, and play a key role in business participation in the OSW
Experience Hub. The role is committed to tirelessly promoting the development of offshore wind (OSW)
and ocean renewables in the mid-Atlantic, including conducting grassroots organizing and stakeholder
engagement. This is a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change in renewable energy adoption and to
position our organization at the forefront of the offshore wind industry.
POSITION FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead Offshore Wind (OSW) Experience Hub short term and long-term program implementation. • Manage Mid-Atlantic grant deliverables among internal departments. • Assist with fundraising for OSW Experience hub from businesses, foundations, and major donors. • Build and coordinate new offshore wind advocacy coalition on Delmarva Peninsula with a goal of
crafting and implementing public relations campaign to combat disinformation. • Collaborate with OSW developers and Tier 1 suppliers, state agencies, workforce development
organizations, colleges and universities, local economic development organizations, unions, etc. as
strategy dictates so that public and private stakeholders engage on Network-related activities and to
understand OSW industry needs. • As required, serve as Oceantic's spokesperson and testify at public meetings in support of OSW. • Assist with recruitment for Market Entry Coaching Program. • Identify and pursue new business opportunities and potential members within the offshore wind
industry as well as engage and retain existing members to enhance their experience with the
organization. • Update Salesforce with leads and contacts that help actively pursue stakeholder, coalition, and
business development efforts for all Network programs, projects, services, products, and events. • As appropriate, build the Network's industry visibility, reputation, and brand including
contributing to thought leadership, influencing decision and opinion makers, representing the
Network at conferences and events, and writing/developing OSW industry white papers and
research. • As needed, contribute to speaker identification and content creation for Network events,
training, website, newsletters, social media and podcasts. • Other duties as necessary.