Coastal Stewardship Lead & GIS Coordinator

The University of Texas at Austin; Port Aransas (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, TX seeks a Stewardship Coordinator to lead the NERR’s Stewardship Sector. You will coordinate vegetation monitoring, habitat restoration, invasive species projects, and marine debris programs, using ArcGIS for mapping and project support.

The role involves supervising staff, grant management, and collaboration with federal, state, and local partners to advance coastal stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marine/environmental science or related field.
• Five years of experience in research, resource management, or conservation.
• Experience monitoring vegetation and removing invasive species.
• Field work experience is essential.
• Geospatial data collection with GIS/GPS.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer the Reserve's Stewardship Program.
• Represent the Mission-Aransas Reserve in NERRS and partnerships.
• Conduct stewardship monitoring, restoration, and projects.
• Promote resource management and community engagement.
• Manage geospatial resources and GIS mapping.
• Develop and manage grant efforts and funding.

Skills

Geospatial data analysis

Ecology knowledge

Field work

Communication skills

Independent/teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in marine/environmental science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS data collection

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Texas Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, TX seeks a Stewardship Coordinator to lead the NERR’s Stewardship Sector. You will coordinate vegetation monitoring, habitat restoration, invasive species projects, and marine debris programs, using ArcGIS for mapping and project support.

The role involves supervising staff, grant management, and collaboration with federal, state, and local partners to advance coastal stewardship.