Manager, Research

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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary (including the Blair Audubon Center) is one of the National Audubon Society's premiere centers. Operating as part of the state program in Florida, the Sanctuary unites visitor and education experiences with science-based conservation to understand, protect and restore habitats on its 13,000 acres and its regional and connected watershed and public lands corridors.

The Research Manager will report to the Director of Conservation and lead research and ecological monitoring activities associated with the sanctuary’s Western Everglades Research Center. This will involve working with the Director of Conservation to identify and prioritize projects that fill data gaps and support science-based land stewardship and conservation activities, collecting and analyzing data, translating research findings for a variety of technical and non-technical audiences, coordinating an active visiting research program, and collaborating with conservation professionals across the region to advance science and inform conservation and restoration initiatives.

This full-time 40-hour per week position is classified as on-site based at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples, FL.

$62,026 - $65,000 / year

• Manage, schedule, and participate in ecological monitoring activities (hydrology, aquatic fauna, vegetation, wading birds, herpetofauna, mammals), leading the team with a focus on fostering creativity and innovation, demonstrating a team-focused attitude and care for each other, and facilitating a safe workplace.

• Supervise research staff, including setting annual objectives and priorities, conducting performance evaluations, and providing leadership and mentorship. Hire and supervise seasonal staff as needed.

• Ensure the quality of field and laboratory data, complete data analyses using current statistical techniques, and disseminate research results through peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and presentations to a wide audience, including at scientific and professional meetings.

• Responsible for developing protocols and SOPs and leading a culture of safety for the research team, including ensuring active participation by the team on the Sanctuary Safety Committee.

• Communicate and collaborate daily with land stewardship staff and support prescribed fire as a member of the Sanctuary burn team.

• Support collaboration with Audubon's policy team to assist with policy recommendations based on sound science.

• Support a culture of philanthropy and increase the capacity of the Western Everglades Research Center by assisting with pursuit of funding (e.g., grants, foundations) and supporting fundraising programs and activities.

• Cultivate and facilitate partnership by coordinating visiting researchers, executing the annual Corkscrew Watershed Science Forum, and collaborating with colleagues across the Americas including through joint planning and execution of shared priorities.

• Maintain consistently clear and professional communication with staff, Sanctuary visitors, donors, visiting colleagues, and others.

• Safely operate multiple off-road vehicles (4WD trucks, ATVs, UTVs, swamp buggies, and airboats) and maintain field equipment.

• Work closely with facilities…