Job Description

Selection process developed by matteria

Location and Work Mode

La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Primarily on-site.

Who we are

The Center for Applied Aquaculture Innovation (CAAI) is a pioneering organization dedicated to advancing regenerative aquaculture through applied innovation, entrepreneurship, workforce development, and strategic partnerships.

Based in La Paz, Baja California Sur, CAAI connects science, industry, communities, and global partners to develop practical solutions that restore ocean health, strengthen food security, and build resilient coastal economies. As the first center of its kind focused on warm-water aquaculture, CAAI is building a global platform for innovation with local roots and international impact.

Our impact

• Building the first global center dedicated to warm-water regenerative aquaculture.

• Committed to supporting 20 regenerative aquaculture ventures by 2028.

• Committed to training 100+ current and future aquaculture professionals through workforce development programs by 2028.

• Creating a global alliance of researchers, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and educators to advance ocean health and sustainable food systems.

• Developing state-of-the-art facilities including laboratories, innovation spaces, research infrastructure, and collaborative workspaces in La Paz.

Purpose of the Position

The Liaison Coordinator will serve as the connective tissue between CAAI and its diverse ecosystem of stakeholders. This role is responsible for building and nurturing strategic relationships, coordinating institutional engagement efforts, and ensuring opportunities identified externally are effectively connected with internal teams to accelerate CAAI's mission and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with government agencies, academic institutions, industry leaders, startups, producers, investors, and strategic partners.

• Map, prioritize, and manage stakeholder engagement activities aligned with organizational objectives.

• Coordinate meetings, workshops, field visits, and relationship-building initiatives.

• Support the development and follow-up of collaboration agreements, MoUs, and strategic partnerships.

• Facilitate engagement with local, national, and international organizations relevant to aquaculture, innovation, workforce development, and sustainability.

• Coordinate consultants and advisors supporting public affairs, communications, and government relations.

• Monitor policy developments and identify opportunities for institutional collaboration.

• Represent CAAI in forums, working groups, and strategic networks when appropriate.

• Coordinate with communications and marketing consultants to ensure consistency of messaging and brand positioning.

• Support the creation of presentations, newsletters, briefing materials, media kits, and outreach content.

• Contribute to positioning CAAI as a leading voice in regenerative aquaculture and ocean innovation.

• Act as a bridge between external opportunities and internal teams, maintaining databases of contacts, agreements, and institutional engagements.

• Coordinate follow-up actions and ensure accountability across stakeholders.

• Prepare reports, updates, and briefing notes for leadership and steering committee discussions.

Requirements and competences to work with us

Education

• Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Communications, Public Affairs, Business Administration, Political Science, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, or related fields.

• Postgraduate studies in project management, stakeholder engagement, sustainability, public policy, or communications are desirable.

Experience

• 3–6 years of professional experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership management, institutional relations, communications, public affairs, project coordination, or similar functions.

• Experience working with multiple stakeholder groups simultaneously.

• Exposure to sustainability, innovation ecosystems, education, entrepreneurship, social impact, public-private collaboration, or environmental sectors is highly valued.

• Experience coordinating projects or initiatives with multiple moving parts.

Knowledge and Skills

• Stakeholder mapping and engagement

• Partnership development and relationship management

• Institutional communications and public affairs

• Meeting facilitation and event coordination

• Drafting institutional agreements and professional correspondence

• Project coordination and follow-up management

• English and Spanish proficiency, written and verbal

• Experience with collaboration and productivity tools (Notion, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, CRM systems, or equivalent)

Competencies

• Relationship building and networking

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

• Emotional intelligence and professional presence

• Organization and attention to detail

• Strategic thinking with operational execution

• Curiosity and continuous learning mindset

• Adaptability and resilience

• Accountability and ownership

Our team profile

The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven environment. CAAI operates with a highly horizontal culture where trust, transparency, and initiative are valued over hierarchy. The team values people who are proactive, optimistic, resourceful, intellectually curious, and capable of building meaningful relationships across diverse audiences. Individuals who bring energy, humility, and a willingness to learn will thrive in this environment.

Key interests for working with us

People passionate about the following challenges and opportunities will find strong alignment with CAAI's mission:

• Ocean health and ecosystem restoration

• Regenerative aquaculture

• Sustainable food systems

• Coastal community development

• Blue economy innovation

• Entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems

• Talent development and workforce transformation

• Climate resilience and biodiversity conservation

Reasons to join our team

• Opportunity to join a pioneering organization at an exciting stage of growth.

• Direct exposure to influential leaders across government, academia, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, and industry.

• Significant learning and professional development opportunities.

• Close mentorship from senior leaders and experts within the broader iAlumbra ecosystem.

• High visibility and meaningful responsibility from day one.

• Opportunity to contribute to projects with local and global impact.

• A collaborative, flexible, and people-centered work environment.

• Long-term growth potential as the organization expands.

Relevant details before applying for this vacancy

• This role is based in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico, and reports directly to the Executive Director.

• Frequent interaction with high-level stakeholders is expected.

• Travel opportunities may arise through partnerships, events, and institutional engagement activities.

• CAAI is currently in a growth stage, making adaptability and comfort with ambiguity important success factors.