Job ID: 53391
Location: Hawaii
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
OFFICE LOCATION
Makawao, Maui, Hawaii, USA
WHO WE ARE
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Grounded in science, we develop innovative solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity; respect for people, communities, and cultures; and a collaborative, bipartisan approach. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world.
Established in 1980, TNC’s Hawai‘i program has forged partnerships to manage over 2 million acres of natural lands and has grown to include Palmyra Atoll. We currently manage 14 preserves and other sites in Hawai‘i and Palmyra Atoll. In Hawai‘i, we work with government agencies, private landowners, businesses, community partners and local stakeholders to protect and restore Hawai‘i’s native watershed forests, coral reefs, and nearshore fisheries for both their ecological value and the many benefits they provide to people. At Palmyra Atoll, a National Wildlife Refuge 1,000 miles south of Hawai‘i, we facilitate research in this living laboratory to better understand and address global questions around sustainable fisheries and resilience to climate change.
This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization!
WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
The Coastal Resilience Project Manager (CRPM) coordinates and implements a comprehensive program on Maui to develop and implement nature-based solutions and strategies for protecting Maui coasts, coral reefs, and communities, and provides leadership and support for the Conservancy’s marine and coastal conservation planning work and helps to establish overall coastal and climate resilience priorities in Hawaiʻi.
The CRPM works within the Conservancy’s Maui Marine Program using the full range of protection tools, including cooperative projects with federal, state, and local government, coastal landowners, academia, community and conservation organizations, and other partners as appropriate. The CRPM oversees all aspects of project management, negotiations, partnerships, and community relationships for this coastal adaptation demonstration project with Conservancy staff and serves as the principal contact for external partners and contractors on this project. The CRPM assists in securing public and private funds for this project and potential future projects related to coastal and reef protection and resilience. The CRPM researches land ownership information for tracts identified as potential restoration sites, manages procurement, and oversees contracts, and prepares project packages as appropriate.
Specifically, the CRPM leads the Conservancy’s collaboration at Olowalu and Ukumehame with the State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) to integrate habitat restoration planning with the realignment of Honoapiʻilani Highway in West Maui. With a team of Conservancy staff and partners, the CRPM will coordinate and provide technical expertise to lead the development of a community process to vision, prioritize and widely communicate solutions and best practices for a nature-based solutions plan for more than 1000 acres of estuarine, coastal, and marine habitats along four to six miles of the re-aligned highway. This position is currently funded for 2 years. Extension of the position will be dependent on future funding.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU
We are looking for a strong project manager to develop innovative scientific methods, analyses, tools, and frameworks to address the needs of coastal ecosystems in the face of sea level rise and other climate impacts and to engage the support of diverse local communities.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- BA/BS degree in coastal planning, natural resources management, science, engineering, or another related field of study and 3 years of related work experience in coastal or marine conservation, or other related experience.
- Experience negotiating complex agreements while managing multiple projects and timelines.
- Experience developing partnerships with non-profit organizations, community groups, and government agencies toward specific project goals.
- Experience developing practical applications of scientific concepts and technical innovations for conservation purposes with an emphasis on nature-based solution.
- Experience with U.S. coastal conservation and climate change, and specific knowledge of Hawaii’s coastal policy context.
- Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
- Experience working with Hawai‘i’s natural systems and cultural practices as they relate to estuarine, coastal and marine habitat management
WHAT WE BRING
Each person who works at TNC contributes to our goal of protecting nature for future generations. Another one of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe feel that their unique contributions are valued. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “You’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.” To learn more, head to YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
We’re proud to support the health and wellbeing of the people we employ. We offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and other benefits that support work-life balance.
If you’re interested in working with us, please apply—we’d love to hear from you.
APPLY NOW
To apply for job ID 53391, submit your materials (resume and cover letter) online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 5:59 PM HST on May 22,2023. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.
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The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people with diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, gender identities, military or veteran status or other status protected by law. The Nature Conservancy is also a “big tent” organization. We believe that all people benefit from conservation and that the cause should be inclusive of everyone regardless of their political persuasion. We work hard to make conservation a non-partisan issue through partnerships with stakeholders, elected officials, and industries that span the political spectrum.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.
