About the role

Island Restoration Manager for ecological research and restoration projects on Santa Cruz Island. Collaborating with teams and managing multi-year project plans for habitat restoration efforts.

Responsibilities

Develops, implements and reports on large multi-year project plans and budgets that encompass both TNC and partner work.
Writes and manages grants, accomplishes deliverables and administers budgets.
Participates in cross-island collaborations and forums for knowledge exchange.
Builds cooperation with outside parties to accomplish program goals.
Leads and manages contractors and volunteers to support and improve conservation efforts.
Works collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams and supports program objectives by working in a matrixed organization environment.
Establishes and maintains optimal standards of performance.
Responsible for ensuring that public and private funds are raised to meet program needs.
Financial responsibility will include working within/managing a budget to complete projects, negotiating and contracting with vendors, assisting with budget development, and meeting fundraising targets.
Leads site visits and tours for a variety of groups, including donors, agency representatives, and the community.
May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
Routinely makes independent decisions based on consultation, analysis, experience, and context.
Leads site visits and tours for a variety of groups, including donors, agency representatives, and the community.

BA/BS degree and 5 years’ experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience planning, managing, and executing complex projects, including staffing, workloads, logistics and finances under deadlines.
Experience completing tasks independently and managing timeline(s).
Experience writing and managing grants, completing deliverables to budget and deadline.
Experience leading and working with cross functional teams.
Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies.
Experience facilitating groups, motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing outcomes.
Project management, organization, and collaboration skills.
Commitment to applying the principles of conservation and ecology in day-to-day decision-making.
Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsers.
Must be able to perform physical work, often under adverse conditions or in inclement weather, including lifting 45lbs, bending, kneeling and walking up to 5 miles on moderately steep terrain.
Must have prior CPR and First Aid training and willingness to obtain additional related certifications.
Experience with common software applications.
Experience working and communicating with a wide range of people.