The 5 Gyres Institute is a nonprofit organization established in 2009 based in Los Angeles, with a global network of supporters united in the pursuit of a planet free of plastic pollution. 5 Gyres current mission is to empower action against the global health crisis of plastic pollution through science, education and adventure. However, we are in the midst of changing our mission to be focused around building zero waste culture in underserved schools and communities. 5 Gyres is seeking a driven and collaborative Advocacy and Citizen Science Program Manager. The person in this position will drive our work participating in local, statewide and national plastic pollution policy efforts, and to manage our citizen science platform, engaging diverse stakeholders in gathering local plastic pol