Pacific Environment works to protect communities and wildlife of the Pacific Rim. We support community leaders to fight climate change, protect the oceans, build just societies, and move away from fossil fuels toward a green economy.

Pacific Environment campaigns to eliminate fossil fuel use from the shipping industry within their climate division by building strong regulatory frameworks to achieve zero-emission shipping on a timeline commensurate with the climate emergency; pressuring corporate customers to demand zero-emission ships; and influencing ports on the Pacific West Coast and beyond to end fossil fuel build-out and ready themselves for zero-emission shipping instead. We focus on environmental justice, labor equity, and science-based timelines for climate action.

Position Overview

Pacific Environment is looking for a Country Director, Republic of Korea to support Pacific Environment’s climate emergency shipping campaign objectives in South Korea. The successful candidate will have experience in leading multi-pronged campaigns with a dispersed staff, and a passion for solving the climate crisis. We are excited to pursue new opportunities to achieve the transition to zero-emission shipping, and more, in South Korea.

The Country Director, Republic of Korea will report to Pacific Environment’s Climate Campaign Director, Asia, and will be part of Pacific Environment’s global climate team.

Location and Travel

This position has a flexible work location within South Korea, with a preference for Seoul due to frequent in-person meetings with stakeholders. The position will include regular domestic, and some international travel is required. Pacific Environment is sensitive to COVID-19 and other potential obstacles to safe travel.