Natural Resource Manager, Moloka'

Application Instructions:

Please note that the application period ends at 12:00am EST on the due date listed. Applicants in Hawaii Standard Time must apply by 6:59pm on Mon, Feb 9.

Internal applicants (TNC employees) must apply through Workday via the Jobs Hub.

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, our teams create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. The Natural Resource Manager (NRM) provides technical and scientific guidance for conservation priorities including field operations, data collection and analysis, and measures of conservation success and reporting for the Molokai Terrestrial Program.

The NRM also works with other resource managers, contractors, partners, landowners to build and sustain a collaborative approach toward management activities across the island. Activities include alien animal and plant control, research, resource monitoring, evaluation of project sites, and partner coordination. The NRM leads or guides the development of long-range, annual, and specific management and conservation plans and budgets, and negotiates and manages contracts to accomplish management objectives.

The NRM oversees safety protocols and training for field staff and volunteers. The NRM is responsible for maintaining records of management plans and budgets, management activities, and scientific information, including resource and threat monitoring and research conducted by other partners. The NRM assists with fundraising and community outreach. Some weekend work and camping is required. The NRM will supervise Field Coordinators, Field Technicians, Data Coordinators, volunteers, and interns.

Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together.

If you’re looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come join our Hawaii chapter as a Natural Resource Manager!

Supervisory experience, experience w/invasive animal control, and comfortability working around helicopter operations are key in this role. Join The Nature Conservancy - apply today!

• Master's Degree in science related field and 1 year of experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

• Experience working with Hawaiʻi’s natural systems and cultural resources and management practices including experience with various communities and partners in Hawaiʻi and knowledge of how to navigate and work with sensitivity to cultural norms for successful results.

• Experience collecting, manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting scientific data and preparing reports/publication of findings.

• Experience coordinating multiple field projects in remote, rugged conditions involving invasive plant & animal control, fence construction and helicopter operation including experience with herbicidal weed control techniques and regulations.

• Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.

• Experience managing complex projects, including managing finances and coordinating the work of other professionals and partners to meet project deadlines and deliverables.

• Ability to perform physical work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, under physically demanding circumstances, and at night.

The starting pay for this position is within the range of $66,000 - $75,140. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA and county of employment is Maui County. Where a successful candidate’s pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors including location, qualifications, skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges.

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