Job Tag: Conservation

Position Summary:

Like most major rivers in the developed world, the Sacramento River Valley has been extensively leveed and channelized, leaving less than 5% of floodplain habitats accessible to Sacramento River salmon. Sacramento Valley fish habitat degradation, caused primarily by dam and levee construction, has resulted in large population declines, erosion of salmon phenotypic diversity. CalTrout’s String of Pearls is a comprehensive program to increase both the pace and scale of floodplain restoration in the Sacramento Valley, home to the most diverse Chinook salmon runs on Earth. The project will prioritize, restore and enhance floodplain and off-channel rearing habitat along the entire 300-mile freshwater migratory corridor of Sac Valley salmon between Redding and Rio Vista. Because winter and spring run populations are balanced on the very edge of extinction, we understand that we must act now. We also understand that only through landscape-scale habitat action can we expect a population-level response.Recovery of Sacramento Valley salmon populations, therefore, requires transformational change now. That’s why this project combines the urgency of implementing shovel-ready restoration projects with the investment in a planning framework that will transform the speed, extent and ecological impact of Sacramento Valley floodplain restoration actions.

California Trout seeks a motivated Project Manager to lead a landscape-scale approach to increase the spatial and temporal diversity of rearing habitat available to juvenile salmon. The project stitches many small, disconnected restoration opportunities together into a landscape-scale string of floodplain “pearls” which will improve the success of juvenile salmonids out-migrating through what is currently hundreds of river miles of hostile, channelized and food-starved river channel. The successful applicant will lead a large multi-disciplinary team that will: 1) Implement floodplain and side-channel habitat restoration projects including the largest potential off-channel habitat restoration project in the upper Sacramento Valley, 2) Develop a programmatic pipeline of floodplain restoration opportunities to accelerate the pace and extent of landscape-scale restoration.

The Project Manager will join a highly motivated and experienced team committed to leading with science, improving water management, and restoring fish populations in the Sacramento Valley, the main conduit for California’s water supply. The successful candidate will have strong project management skills, data quality control and analysis skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work with a diverse set of regional partners including tribes, state and federal agencies and universities.

This position should anticipate travel between the Woodland and Sacramento office.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Development:
Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
Conduct feasibility assessments and risk analyses to ensure project viability and sustainability.
Prepare project proposals, securing necessary approvals and funding.
Project Execution and Management:
Lead the implementation of conservation projects, ensuring adherence to project plans, budgets, and timelines.
Coordinate and oversee project activities, including field surveys, habitat restoration, and community engagement.
Manage project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
Team Leadership and Coordination:
Supervise project teams, providing direction, support, and performance feedback to ensure high-quality work.
Foster a collaborative team environment, promoting effective communication and teamwork.
Identify and resolve any issues or conflicts that arise during project execution.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:
Build and maintain relationships with project stakeholders, including partners, funders, community members, and regulatory agencies.
Communicate project progress, challenges, and successes to stakeholders through regular updates, reports, and presentations.
Represent California Trout at meetings, conferences, and public events, advocating for our conservation initiatives.
Financial Management:
Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of expenditures.
Monitor financial performance, making adjustments as necessary to stay within budget constraints.
Assist in grant writing and reporting, providing necessary financial data and narratives to secure and maintain funding.
Quality Assurance and Compliance:
Ensure that all project activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
Implement best practices and standards for project management and conservation work.
Conduct regular evaluations and audits to assess project performance and outcomes.
Reporting and Documentation:
Prepare detailed project reports, documenting progress, outcomes, and lessons learned.
Maintain comprehensive project records and documentation for reference and compliance purposes.
Contribute to the development of publications, case studies, and other materials to share project insights and achievements.

The Project Manager should demonstrate competence and dedication to CalTrout’s mission, initiatives, and conservation issues. This primarily includes science and monitoring, watershed and fisheries habitat restoration and conservation, recovery and protection of endangered species, and protection of water resources and their beneficial uses. This role requires a high-level understanding of executing environmental studies, resource management, and resource agencies and their mandates. The Project Manager is expected to work independently, using professional knowledge and judgment in ensuring that duties and responsibilities are carried out in a timely manner and that policy, and procedures are followed, but also be able to work collaboratively as part of a team with diverse backgrounds and interests.

Requirements & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural resource management, project management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
3+ Years of proven experience in project management in an environmental conservation or a related sector.
Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide diverse teams.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders.
Proficiency in project management software and tools.
Knowledge of environmental regulations, conservation practices, and grant management is highly desirable.
Passion for environmental conservation and commitment to California Trout’s mission.

Physical Demands

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle to commute to/from remote work sites.
Ability to occasionally tolerate uncomfortable outdoor working conditions (rain, cold temperatures, hot sun) and navigate uneven terrain.

Benefits: California Trout offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience; health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), retirement plan with matching, generous holidays, PTO benefits, and sabbatical leave.

Job Summary:

The Cetacean Conservation Biology Senior Coordinator plays a key role in The Marine Mammal Center’s cetacean research and conservation program (Cetacean Conservation Biology (CCB)). The Senior Coordinator supports all aspects of the research program including the coordination of fieldwork and its participants, data management, and regular travel within our California range for field work. Fieldwork includes the research and response entangled whale events. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, field data collection at sea or land, coordination of project participant including volunteers/interns/staff, research equipment inventory and maintenance, data entry, data analysis, and timely communication with CCB team and internal and external partners. This role is instrumental in driving forward our research and conservation efforts aimed at protecting cetacean species and their habitats.

Essential Functions:

Research: 40%

• Participate in data collection and data analysis under general instruction following standard research methodologies.

• Participate in shore and boat-based field surveys, which includes data collection with Mysticetus software, photo-ID, drone operation, and other research methodologies.

• Support research documentation, data management, and data request from collaborators in coordination with the CCB PI, research team, and the Research Committee.

• Coordinate field surveys, participants, and logistics of fieldwork in collaboration with the CCB PI and research team.

• Prepare reports and summaries on data being collected and progress of assigned projects.

• Safely operate the Center’s vessels and assist other staff in the general upkeep of vessels.

• Provide equipment management oversight and general upkeep of research equipment in coordination with other staff.

Leadership: 30%

• Coordinate and provide oversight to the onboarding and management of a limited pool of volunteers.

• Support the CCB early career program which includes, but is not limited to, participation in recruitment, hiring, onboarding, daily mentorship, and training of team members.

• Coordinates and assists with various training courses for volunteers and other audiences.

• Demonstrates and supports the Center’s DEI objectives.

• Contribute to work groups and committees in support of cetacean conservation.

• Participate in committees as assigned.

Whale Entanglement Research & Response: 20%

• Available to respond with a team on an on-call basis for entangled whales.

• Participate in data collection of entanglements, data entry, and data management following responses.

• Provide general equipment upkeep of research and response equipment in coordination with other staff.

• Participate in and provide coordination and support with various training activities for entangled whales.

• Contribute to work groups and committees in support of cetacean conservation.

Other Duties as Assigned: 10%

• Perform special projects and research as assigned.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Present to scientific and non-scientific audiences at conferences and special interest groups.

• Represent and promote the Center to potential donors and grant programs and participate in donor cultivation in partnership with the Development Team as opportunities arise.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Various Volunteers

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of marine mammal classification, life histories, breeding biology, ecology, identification, behavior, and geographical distribution.

• Knowledge of scientific research methods and techniques involving biology, ecology, and other related biological and physical sciences and their application to ecosystem conservation and management activities.

• Experience participating in on-water marine mammal disentanglement events a plus.

• Ability to use or learn to use a variety of field and laboratory equipment that may include geographic positioning and information systems, binoculars, radios, measurement tools, marine mammal tracking systems, and other scientific equipment.

• Ability to conduct field observations and data collection.

• Skills operating Microsoft Office Suite, including spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, and email programs.

• Experience using data visualization and analysis programs, such as ArcGIS and R.

• Experience using Mysticetus software for environmental monitoring and data management.

• Experience using Geographical Positioning Systems (GPS) mapping and analysis.

• Experience with data entry and field work. Attention to detail with ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at once.

• Strong technical writing and data analysis skills.

• Ability to follow safety protocols and technical instructions as required.

• Ability to operate equipment safely and competently to carry out their duties.

• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to demonstrate strong organizational skills and be detail oriented.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Communicate and interact effectively with people across cultures, ethnic groups, and identities.

• Practice self-awareness and respect while engaging with people of diverse backgrounds.

• Willingness to support and participate in The Marine Mammal Center’s diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

Qualifications and Experience:

• This position requires a combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, zoology, or related field; and 4 years of experience in marine mammal observation and training courses. FAA Part 107 license or ability to obtain within first year of employment preferred.

• California boater card or ability to obtain within the first year of employment preferred.

• Valid driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain standards of insurability.

• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or waiver (medical or religious)

The District has one open, full-time position of Water Conservation Specialist Supervisor in the Water Efficiency Department of the Water Resources Division. This position requires an on-site day-to-day presence (non-telecommuting role). Interested persons must submit a completed District application and supplemental questionnaire responses to the Human Resources Department no later than the filing deadline.

As a Water Conservation Specialist Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of water management and conservation in our community. Under the general direction of the Water Efficiency Manager, you will oversee a diverse range of water conservation and water efficiency initiatives. This role combines supervisory responsibilities with individual program management, making it an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a significant impact.

Typical duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Develops, plans and administers the District’s water management and conservation programs;
prepares complex analyses of conservation issues and water use problems in order to determine effectiveness of program and recommends solutions and/or changes to the program;
applies specialized conservation concepts in developing proposals for improved water usage for residential, commercial, industrial and institutional consumers;
supervises the implementation of goals and objectives; establishes schedules and methods for District water conservation programs, develops and establishes effective procedures and guidelines;
prepares, analyzes and evaluates proposed water management costs, water consumption figures, and other statistical data and estimates water savings potential;
evaluates and recommends water conservation technologies to support water conservation programs and initiatives;
oversees interior and exterior water audits and assessments for a variety of uses;
establishes performance requirements and development targets for assigned staff; provides coaching for performance improvement and development; evaluates work performance; takes necessary disciplinary actions to address performance deficiencies in accordance with employment policies and labor contract agreements;
plans, supervises, integrates and monitors the work of assigned staff;
answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates complaints and recommends corrective actions as necessary to resolve complaints; makes formal presentations to boards, committees, other agencies and consumers;
interprets and applies policies regarding water use; meets with and answers consumers’ inquiries and interprets District policy;
provides leadership and works with program staff to create a high performance, service-oriented work environment that supports District’s missions, organizational goals and service expectations;
prepares clear and concise records, reports and correspondence; maintains and researches records and files;
prepares presentations for water conservation workshops and seminars and represents the District in meetings with outside local and regional agencies;
operates computer and a variety of equipment and tools;
may assume a temporary acting assignment for manager;
ensures that safe working conditions are maintained;
performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Principles, practices and techniques of water management and conservation;

California Urban Conservation Council’s Best Management Practices;

principles and practices of landscape maintenance and irrigation systems;

principles and practices of supervision, employee training and development, performance coaching, employee relations and related labor laws;

current legislation relative to water conservation issues and state-of-the-art programs related to water use and conservation;

principles, practices and techniques of program and project planning, evaluation and management;

principles and practices of administration, including budgeting and records maintenance;

business letter writing and report preparation including proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and technical writing expertise;

computer software applications and technology related to water resources planning and modeling, word-processing and spreadsheets;

District safety regulations.

Ability to:

Organize, plan, implement and direct conservation program operations and activities;

conduct complex and specialized water resource planning studies and analyses;

utilize sophisticated computerized operations models to make planning projections;

make mathematical calculations of complex difficulty;

read and interpret plans and specifications to determine policy and ordinance compliance;

understand, interpret and enforce policies and ordinances;

prepare and maintain clear and concise records, reports and correspondence;

analyze complex problems, examine alternatives and recommend solutions;

establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;

deal effectively and tactfully with consumers, major account representatives and officials;

prepare and present written reports and oral presentations including technical material for non-technical audiences;

follow applicable safety rules and regulations;

drive a vehicle and travel to off-site locations depending upon job assignment; and

depending upon job assignment, drive a vehicle.

Training and Experience: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree or major coursework in physical or natural science, landscape architecture, horticulture or closely related field and five years experience in water conservation and landscaping, performing customer consultation, water usage investigation and analysis, and program implementation for residential and commercial customers with at least two years of experience leading, assigning or directing the work of others.

OR

Graduation from an accredited college with an associate degree in physical or natural science, landscape architecture, horticulture or closely related field with seven years of experience in water conservation and landscaping performing customer consultation, water usage investigation and analysis, and program implementation for residential and commercial customers with at least two years of experience leading, assigning or directing the work of others.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Migration Ecology, the Program Manager, Migratory Bird Tracking, will work within the Migratory Bird Initiative to support and coordinate the deployment and analysis of bird tracking technologies to improve our understanding of the factors driving bird population declines and assess the hemispheric impacts of local conservation challenges and actions. The Migratory Bird Tracking Program will provide a scientific basis for Audubon’s hemispheric conservation investments to halt and reverse declining population trends of migratory birds in the Americas. This work will build on the efforts of the National Audubon Society to collect and synthesize bird movement data from various tracking technologies to reveal seasonal movements, behaviors, and migration patterns across the Western Hemisphere and focus scientific results to reveal actionable strategic conservation priorities.

Essential Functions

Support and coordinate tracking projects across the Audubon Network, which could include leading training workshops (in the field and virtually), developing online training materials, contributing input on project ideas, and providing logistical support to tracking projects.

Process and analyze tracking data from different technologies (e.g., Motus, light-level geolocators) to account for known sources of spatial and/or temporal bias.

Participate in cross-functional teams at National Audubon Society, particularly with the conservation planning, climate and community science, and quantitative science teams and across the broader organization, to co-develop and implement tracking projects.

Coordinate with the Audubon Americas program on projects outside of the United States.

Communicate and collaborate with internal and external partners to design and implement tracking studies to address organizational conservation needs at multiple spatial scales.

Lead or participate in field studies to track migratory birds, including banding, tagging birds with tracking devices, and installing and maintaining Motus stations.

Build relationships with a large and diverse set of national and international bird scientists and institutions to discover, acquire, and synthesize tracking and connectivity data sets for engagement, education, policy, and conservation applications (e.g., Bird Migration Explorer).

Participate in migratory bird conservation networks to communicate and coordinate Audubon’s Migratory Bird Tracking Program with other tracking efforts in the western hemisphere.

Maintain and strengthen Audubon’s relationships with key partners in the bird tracking and conservation science community to provide outputs to support the mission and projects of Audubon.

Contribute to fundraising proposals to support tracking projects.

Collaborate with Audubon’s Network Engagement team to engage chapters and campus chapters in the Migratory Bird Tracking Program and provide technical training and support for their participation in the Motus network. Training and support may include work in the field.

In Spanish and English, deliver trainings, create documents and provide support to organizations and universities in Latin America and the Caribbean on bird tracking methods in coordination with Audubon Americas staff.

Lead or co-lead peer-reviewed manuscripts/publications.

Produce non-technical visual, quantitative, and narrative summaries of the Migratory Bird Tracking Program’s activities and impacts.

Represent Audubon’s Migratory Bird Initiative at professional and engagement events.

Work as a team with other staff to prioritize data needs and approaches.

Partner with Audubon staff to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work.

Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in conservation biology, environmental studies, ecology, biology, ornithology, spatial ecology, landscape ecology, or a related field.

At least five years of related work experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

Experience capturing and tagging birds with different types of transmitters (e.g., radio/nano-tags, geolocators, satellite) and installing and maintaining Motus stations.

Adequate banding and tagging experience sufficient to be included as a sub-permittee from the USGS Bird Banding Lab.

Demonstrated ability and strong interest in collaborating with other scientists and end users in conservation, management and education to promote bird conservation across the US and Americas

Demonstrated ability to clearly design tracking studies to answer specific conservation questions.

Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills that can be adapted to reach a wide range of individuals and used to build consensus. Ability to synthesize and communicate technical and complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

A self-starter, one who can think creatively about connections between birds, places, and people.

Fluency in Spanish and English both oral and written; able to relate technical information in both languages.

Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, up to 25% of the time each month.

Proven ability to design, manage, and analyze large databases.

Proficiency in the use of ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS 10+; familiarity with ArcGIS Online and R strongly preferred.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Willingness to tackle technical/conceptual challenges independently as well as in collaboration with team members.

Must possess excellent judgment in scientific analysis and team cooperation, ability to work independently, and collaborate well with team members across a decentralized organization.

Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to manage project teams and projects effectively.

Experience overseeing multiple complex projects through to completion, including meeting project deadlines, conducting required reporting and tracking, and coordinating the work of key staff and partners.

Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Proven ability to produce high-quality scientific papers or reports. Experience with science writing for non-scientific audiences is a plus.

Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs and traverse uneven terrain while transporting field equipment.

Familiarity with ornithology, especially birds of the Americas.

The Coastal Resilience Coordinator (CRC) is responsible for the development, management and sustainability of the Hampton Coastal Resilience Program (HCRP) which will build resilience of coastal populations, infrastructure, economies, and ecosystems through the planning and implementation that reduce coastal flood risk from extreme weather events and climate change impacts now and in the future. This is a supervisory position which will elevate, coordinate and accelerate local coastal resilience efforts for the Town. This includes working with other Town departments, improving communications, leading the development and financing of coastal resilience projects, providing education and outreach on resilience efforts and developing relationships with regional partners and the community. The position will support equitable community engagement and ensure that planning priorities are translated to implementation.

Responsibilities:
1. Project Development, Grant Writing and Grant Management: Contract development and scoping, grant applications, invoicing, reporting, meeting coordination and overall project implementation.

2. Financing: Developing long-term resilience financing options such as Coastal Resilience Funds, Non-lapsing Coastal Resilience Incentives, Resilience fees, etc.

3. Climate Ready Hampton: Chairperson of Climate Ready Hampton (CRH), development of agendas, responsible for meeting notes and coordination of activities

4. Communications: Supporting resilience partner meetings, articles/outreach, presentations, one-on-one assistance to community members interested in reducing flood risks, supporting consultants.

5. Regional Collaborations: Participating and contributing to the Flood Ready Neighborhood (FRN) Program, Coastal Hazard Adaptation Team (CHAT), Coastal Adaptation Network (CAW) and other similar programs

6. Education and Training: Attend leadership and team coaching sessions, participate in strengthening community engagement opportunities, attend technical and resource conferences

7. Policy and Land Use Development: Reviewing and updating land use regulations and ordinances, development and oversight of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for floodplain management land use applications, reviewing and providing comments to the Project Review Committee (PRC), Planning Board and Zoning Board on site development applications related to development in flood hazard areas

8. National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP): Improving efficiency and maintaining compliance with NFIP requirements and participating in the Community Rating System (CRS)

9. Supervisory Oversight: Providing guidance, training and work assignments for assisting staff, conducting yearly reviews

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
A candidate for this position should have a minimum of a Master’s degree from a recognized college or university with major study in biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, forestry, natural resources, water resources management or in a field closely related to environmental protection; 5 years of Environmentalist or in environmental science, geospatial science, natural resources planning or related field; demonstrated proficiency in grant writing and management,OR any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position; experience with computers; excellent written and verbal communication skills. Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) credential is preferred or willingness to obtain certification within 9 months of employment. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Gordon and Betty Moore established the foundation to create positive outcomes for future generations. Guided by this vision and the Statement of Founders’ Intent, the foundation fosters path-breaking environmental conservation, scientific discovery, and preservation of the special character of the San Francisco Bay Area. We strive to make significant and durable impacts on the world.

The Opportunity

The foundation is seeking an individual to lead the “Marine Conservation: Arctic Ocean Initiative,” a 10-year, $270 million effort designed to ensure that 30% of the Arctic Ocean is conserved by protected areas within effectively managed seascapes. The Arctic Ocean Initiative has been newly approved and will launch in 2025. It will build off work the foundation has supported to advance ocean habitat protection and science-based fisheries management in the U.S. and Canadian Arctic for the last ten years.

The foundation is hiring a new Program Director to build and manage a high-functioning team to drive the establishment of protected areas in the Arctic Ocean and secured seascape-level protections that deal with the biggest potential threats to Arctic waters: fishing (particularly bottom trawling), shipping and offshore development. This position reports to the Chief of Programs.

What you will do:

Lead strategy development and implementation of the Arctic Ocean Initiative.
Represent the initiative in partnerships with other foundations and public actors and international fora.
In partnership with the Arctic Ocean team, build and maintain relationships with key grantees and other partners.
Assess strategic trade-offs implicated by proposed investments of grant and other Initiative resources, and continuously monitor and adaptively manage progress towards targeted outcomes, including informal internal measurement, evaluation and learning plans and systems.
Hire, lead, and manage a team of approximately three program officers and an operations associate, ensuring their work is well-structured, coordinated, and of the highest quality.
Manage the team’s overall operations, including grant budget allocation and cash flow, operating expenses, annual objectives and reporting, board reports, and other foundation-level communications.
Manage critical foundation processes pertinent to the initiative, including planned strategic reviews and external evaluations, annual objectives-setting and quarterly reporting, board reports, and other foundation-level communications.
Stay current with policy, science, and political developments relevant to the initiative.
Serve as a part of the Environmental Conservation Program’s Management Team and the foundation’s Senior Management Team.
Manage and develop a high-performing team. Lead by example, maintaining a climate that attracts, retains, and motivates top-quality people.

What you bring with you:

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be a recognized and well-connected thought leader in ocean conservation, with meaningful experience translating ideas into conservation impact. The ideal candidate will also have relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: the Arctic, fisheries management, ocean conservation science, seascape-scale policy and governance, indigenous-led conservation, or ocean conservation-related philanthropy. While we understand that there are multiple paths to develop a specific expertise, we expect that this candidate will likely have the following:

A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree in a relevant field is preferred.
At least fifteen years of experience in ocean conservation or philanthropy.
Experience creating change in conservation through science, policy, governance, and communications. Philanthropic experience is a plus.
Demonstrated track record of success in managing a team of professionals.

Competencies

Problem-Solving

Thinks critically, adds value as a thought partner, and provides practical solutions based on thorough analysis in the face of real-time issues.
Develops solutions that advance strategic framework and are aligned with program and organizational goals and needs to maximize impact.

Relationship Management

Demonstrates empathy and integrity in dealing with both internal colleagues and external partners, engaging with them in a manner that is both appropriately nuanced and direct as necessary
Provides thoughtful and responsive support to team, foundation colleagues, grant and other external partners, while balancing fidelity to strategy, legal requirements, and foundation policies.

Project Management and Quality of Deliverables

Delivers high-quality products in a timely and efficient manner: setting appropriate goals, developing thoughtful work plans, mobilizing the necessary resources, drawing effectively on staff skills and strengths, and conducting quality control as needed.

Communications

Adept in communicating with people from diverse Arctic countries and cultures.
Shares relevant information with team, foundation colleagues, grant, and other partners in a timely, structured, and synthesized manner that advances the initiative outcome.
Delivers high-impact written and oral presentations, acting as an experienced and credible spokesperson for the Marine Conservation: Arctic Ocean Initiative.

Leading and Managing

Empowers others to use their talent and capabilities to take thoughtful risks with the intent to drive impact and make change, providing consistent direction and feedback to develop staff, help them reach their full potential, and ensure high-quality contributions
Enthusiastic and experienced in driving change and creating excellent, high-functioning work environments. Strong leader who inspires and positively motivates others and can maintain a sense of perspective and humor even in stressful situations.
Excellent judgment and creative critical thinking skills.
Creative results-oriented problem solver.
Open-minded, collegial, and able to develop relationships based on trust, confidence, and respect. Open to considering a diverse range of viewpoints. Builds effective coalitions to move the agenda forward and proactively solicits others’ views before making key decisions.
Unquestionable ethics and integrity.
Passion for the foundation’s mission, values, and attributes.
Willingness to support and promote the foundation and colleagues through a commitment to enhancing the foundation’s considerations of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Attributes

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following attributes that describe how we at the foundation strive to do our work with each other and our partners.

Committed to Excellence
Passionate
Collegial
Open and Honest
Humble and Self-Aware

The Coral Conservation Education Associate (CCEA) works in TNC’s Coral Innovation Hub on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, providing support with educating the public, students, and community members about coral reef restoration and conservation. The CCEA is pivotal in our educational outreach, delivering engaging classroom presentations and organizing field trips that bring coral restoration to life for students. The CCEA, under the supervision of the Science Engagement Coordinator, participates in public education, classroom presentations and field trips, tours and coral husbandry. This position will represent our program at community events and through written communications. Additionally, the CCEA will support the maintenance and care of our aquaculture facility, ensuring the health of our coral species and achieving a high level of familiarity with the program for effective communication of our work.

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Undergraduate degree in Aquarium Science and/or a life sciences related field (i.e. Environmental Science, Biology, Marine Biology, Zoology, Oceanography) plus one-year experience in aquaculture or natural sciences, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience communicating with a variety of members of the public.
Experience with public education associated with conservation projects or closely related fields.
Experience in principles of coral ecology and familiarity with Caribbean coral species and biology.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in public speaking and education and writing and/or editing publications and related materials.
Experience in aquaculture or aquaria systems.
Experience with public education associated with marine science or conservation projects.
Ability to organize time, manage diverse activities and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate ideas to a variety of people and interest groups.
Ability to work occasional weekends for events.
Experience working and living in the US Virgin Islands.
Experience snorkelling or scuba diving.
Multi-lingual skills appreciated.
Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred.

SALARY INFORMATION

The pay range for this position is $23.00-24.50/hr. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

Only applicants who are currently eligible to work in the United States will be considered. Unfortunately, The Nature Conservancy is unable to provide support for a work permit for this position.

Fuss & O’Neill is currently seeking an Ecological Restoration / Natural Resources Specialist to join our growing ecological restoration and climate resilience practice in Connecticut and throughout the Northeast. This position will be within our Water and Natural Resources (WNR) practice and support the assessment, design, and permitting of restoration and climate adaptation projects in Connecticut and our other New England offices.

Our WNR practice specializes in riverine flood resilience and restoration, green stormwater infrastructure and drainage-related flood resilience, culvert replacement for resilience and aquatic organism passage, dam removal, stream and floodplain restoration, and coastal flood resilience and restoration. The WNR team is looking to expand and strengthen our ecological restoration and natural resources expertise to support these and related project types.

The ideal candidate for this position is a mid- to senior-level professional with strong mentoring skills and a sound knowledge base in one or more of the following: wetland science, delineation, and restoration; aquatic and/or terrestrial rare, threatened, and endangered species identification and surveys; stream geomorphology, hydrology, and hydraulics; stream channel and floodplain restoration; bank/shoreline stabilization; habitat and habitat connectivity assessment; invasive species management; environmental impact assessment (CEPA and NEPA); and state and federal (i.e., CTDEEP and US Army Corps of Engineers) environmental regulations and permitting.
Key Responsibilities

Contribute to developing and growing an ecological restoration practice in CT
Contribute to ecological restoration and resiliency/adaptation projects from concept to completion
Conduct and/or support wetland delineations and prepare state and federal environmental permit applications for projects in Connecticut
Experience delineating wetlands and an understanding of the applicable wetland related regulations and delineation protocols in other New England states is a plus
Have experience delineating wetlands and other regulated resources according to the US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Wetlands Delineation Manual and Regional Supplement
Assess wildlife habitat, functions, values, and biodiversity in wetland systems
Develop site maps and wetland/site impact plans in ArcGIS Pro and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
Identify invasive species at project sites and develop invasive species management plans
Provide research, calculations, graphics, technical summaries, etc. for feasibility assessments and engineering design reports
Present field data and analyses at public meetings and client-facing project check-ins
Work efficiently and safely alone or with field teams and participate in other tasks, such as reporting, permitting support, and communication with project management, clients, and regulators
Mentor junior staff toward independence in wetland delineation and natural resource assessment

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental science, ecology, biology, water resources, restoration or related field
Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or other natural resource/restoration certifications strongly preferred
Minimum of 5+ years’ work experience or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience.
Strong understanding of wetland hydrology, ecology, and plant identification
Familiarity with process-based ecological restoration
Inland and coastal resource delineations pursuant to the requirements of CT State regulations, as well as Section 404/401 of the Federal Clean Water Act
Knowledge of state and federal regulations and permitting processes
Experience preparing state and federal (CEPA and NEPA) environmental impact assessment documents a plus
Experience with stream hydrology/hydraulics (H&H) and H&H modelling software a plus
Commitment to collaborative problem-solving, innovation, and high-quality work products
Interacting and communicating effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, regulators, and/or clients

Join our team as a Part Time Conservation and Parks Technician at Winton Woods. Winton Woods is a busy hub park location that offers lots of opportunities for individuals with interests in working outdoors and maintaining developed park areas.

A successful Part Time Conservation and Parks Technician performs a variety of semi-skilled labor in developed and natural park areas. This position is an excellent opportunity to work outdoors and gain conservation skills. The C&P tech assists in maintenance of park facilities, grounds, landscape beds, habitat, trails and equipment. Employee proceeds alone or with coworkers on regular duties, with guidance from supervisor. Refers unusual or difficult problems or situations to immediate supervisor. Required work on weekends, holidays, evenings and work outside of normal schedule

At Great Parks, our team members work together to preserve and protect natural resources and to provide outdoor recreation and education in order to enhance the quality of life for present and future generations. Be a part of an inclusive organization that enriches the region by inspiring nature-based experiences, celebrating cultural heritage and building strong and healthy communities through our dedicated staff, volunteers and friends

Assists with removal of invasive and nuisance plants from natural areas. Mows and bush-hogs grass and brush land areas. Collects, processes and plants native plants and seeds. Assists in collecting data on park flora and fauna, and conducting wildlife surveys. Performs various manual labor tasks to construct and maintain Great Parks’ trails, inspects trail conditions. Collects information to advise manager or functional supervisor and implements based on need.
Assists in the executing grounds and horticulture duties including mowing, planting, mulching and maintaining plants, flowers, shrubs and trees, prune trees and shrubs, weeds landscape beds, and removes leaf debris.
Assists with minor repairs to buildings, facilities and roadways, including minor plumbing repairs, rough carpentry, masonry, painting, replacing signs, repairing roadways and trails by patching pot holes, line striping, and other maintenance practices.
Performs janitorial duties in all areas. Picks up litter, sweeps and mops floors, empties wastebaskets, and cleans restroom facilities.
Assists with minor mechanical repairs and performs routine preventive maintenance to small gasoline engines in tractors, mowers, pumps, trucksters, trucks, and other equipment. Changes oil, lubricates moving parts, checks fluid levels, replaces belts, and performs other basic mechanical maintenance responsibilities.
Performs job responsibilities in accordance with performance expectations, and within Great Parks’ policy and procedure. Exhibits regular and predictable attendance and punctuality. Works assigned schedule and demonstrates willingness and ability to work outside of regular schedule as required and approved.

QUALIFICATIONS
An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is:

High School degree or GED and some prior experience or education in parks & recreation, natural resources, facility management, horticulture, grounds maintenance, or related field.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

The Anacostia Watershed Society seeks a full-time River Restoration Program Associate to provide on-the-water, field, and facility support for our organization. This non-exempt position will participate in the organization’s restoration work by leading and/or assisting with restoration field work, volunteer restoration events, and field studies; providing logistical and hands-on support; and helping store, maintain, and ensure the safe use of materials and equipment. Specific tasks may include: vernal pool inventory, tree monitoring and maintenance; wetland revegetation and monitoring; mussel propagation and monitoring; landscaping, mowing, and other tasks as assigned. This position works with and reports to the Natural Resources Specialist, and works collaboratively across the organization.

The Restoration Programs Associate is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the watershed’s restoration and the engagement of diverse communities, partners, and other stakeholders to deliver on our mission to protect and restore the Anacostia watershed for all who live here and for future generations.

Key Accountabilities:

Restoration Field Work: Assist AWS staff and help implement the organization’s field restoration programs.
Help plan and prepare supplies and equipment for field restoration work sessions including tree planting and/or maintenance, wetland revegetation, freshwater mussel propagation, invasive plant management, green infrastructure installations, and maintenance among other field restoration programs.
Ensure safety and security standards are followed for facilities, resources, and work sessions.
Restoration Volunteer Events: Volunteers are integral to AWS’s restoration efforts, providing invaluable community engagement, technical assistance and “boots on the ground” to implement restoration field projects. In coordination with the Natural Resources Specialist and the Manager of Volunteer and Recreation Programs, the Restoration Programs Associate will prepare for, equip, support, and/or lead volunteer restoration events (i.e. plantings, trash cleanups, mussel monitoring, tree maintenance and watering, and field assessment) that may take place during evenings or weekends.
Assist with the planning and coordination of restoration volunteer events in the field with groups of volunteers of different backgrounds.
Coordination, implementation, and safe use of equipment and tools, and nursery and landscaping tasks in support of initiatives.

Field Studies: Help plan, coordinate, and implement existing and new environmental inventory, mapping and monitoring projects.
Help conduct field studies such as mussel surveys, monitoring of hatchery-raised mussels, vegetation surveys, vernal pool habitat inventory, mapping tree planting areas and wetland restoration areas.
Help training volunteers like master naturalists and other community scientists for these field studies.
Asist with data entry and data organization.

Participate in other special projects, organization-wide efforts and tasks as assigned.

Key Requirements ((Includes the critical areas of expertise and abilities that are required to effectively perform the tasks outlined above).

Demonstrated career interest and/or experience in natural resources management, environmental sciences, forestry, wildlife management and or related field of study; enthusiastic for and comfortable in the outdoors; and demonstrated knowledge, commitment, and passion for environmental sustainability in a non-profit setting.
Boating and paddling experience a plus. Comfort on the water and in the field required.
Strong verbal communication skills, including persuasive and effective communication that forwards the purpose and mission of the organization; familiarity with use of computers and the internet.
Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and mapping a plus.
Previous experience conducting freshwater biodiversity surveys (fish, macroinvertebrates, mussels, etc.) using a variety of methods including snorkeling and scuba diving a plus
Ability to work with and provide excellent customer service to people of all ages, especially experience working in a metropolitan area.
Self-motivation, innovation, resourcefulness, and cooperative team player in doing whatever it takes to get the job done well.
General trade skills such as driving a pickup and trailer, landscaping, small engine and tool maintenance a plus.
Willing, motivated, and able to work a flexible schedule that includes frequent evenings and weekends, work in the field and on the water, often being outside in variable weather, travel, and driving to field sites.
Physical work required (i.e. wading in mud, hiking, ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds).
CPR/First Aid Certification a plus.

Required Qualifications and Experiences

Demonstrated passion for environmental justice coupled with a commitment to clean waterways being a human right, with relevant experience in community environmental learning, land management, or recreation.
Additional experience and/or education in boat/vehicle maintenance and operations, natural resource management, environmental science, parks and recreation, or other environmental/conservation field is a plus, but not a requirement.
Experience in project logistical support and working with staff and engaging community volunteers is deeply valuable.
Experience engaging children/youth and/or adults with experiential learning, and/or community outreach and engagement is a plus.
Medium to heavy lifting (such as canoes, kayaks, landscaping material, shad and mussel hatcheries, etc.).
Ability to operate a vehicle; valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
High school diploma and/or equivalent experience.

Our compensation package includes competitive base salary and benefits, such as a very generous 403b retirement plan match and a flexible leave program. Salary range is $45.5K to $52K depending on level of experience.