Effective Conservation Program (ECP) Coordinator

Hawai’i Conservation Alliance & Foundation

Honolulu (HI)

Hybrid

USD 55,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Employer matched health insurance

21 paid vacation and sick days

13 paid holidays annually

Job summary

A prominent conservation organization in Hawaii is seeking an Effective Conservation Program Coordinator. This role involves coordinating conservation actions, managing partnerships, and supporting biocultural conservation initiatives across multiple agencies. Strong project management and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to build effective relationships across the conservation sector. Compensation is competitive, with an annual salary range of $55,000-65,000, and benefits include employer-matched health insurance and paid leave.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in natural resources or related field required.
1-3 years of professional experience in conservation.
Strong notetaking and word processing skills.
Ability to work independently and problem-solve.

Responsibilities

Coordinate development of ECP and HSL conservation projects.
Co-develop conservation metrics for ECP priorities.
Support ECP funding proposals and reporting.
Participate in planning for the Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference.

Skills

Experience in biocultural conservation

Project coordination

Strong written and oral communication skills

Building and maintaining partnerships

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural resources or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Show Effective Conservation Program (ECP) Coordinator

The Hawaiʻi Conservation Alliance Foundation is a 501C3 non-profit organization that serves as a backbone organization to support the collaborative work of the Hawaiʻi Conservation Alliance. The Alliance is a partnership of 27 different organizations and agencies that work to conserve and restore the biocultural resources of Hawaiʻi.

Opportunity Details

Opportunity Type:

Full-Time Jobs

Opportunity Title:

Opportunity Description:

The Hawaiʻi Conservation Alliance Foundation (HCAF) is recruiting for a full time Effective Conservation Program (ECP) Coordinator.

Founded in 2006, the Hawaiʻi Conservation Alliance Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the purpose and mission to support and advance the capacity building, native ecosystem and biocultural conservation work of the Hawaiʻi Conservation Alliance (Alliance) through fundraising, advocacy, and strategic outreach and communications.

The Alliance is a cooperative collaboration of conservation leaders representing twenty-eight government, education, and non-profit organizations working together to provide unified leadership for Hawaiʻi’s most critical conservation issues. Collectively, the Alliance is responsible for managing the biodiversity of Hawaiʻi’s lands and waters. Together, the Alliance and the HCAF strive to perpetuate native ecosystems and ensure the unique biodiversity of our islands endures. Visit www.hawaiiconservation.org for more information.

The ECP Coordinator will coordinate and implement conservation actions developed within the Effective Conservation Program (ECP), in collaboration with and in support of the Hawaiʻi Sentinel Landscapes (HSL). The ECP fosters and facilitates collaborative “effective conservation” of the biocultural resources of Hawaiʻi by co-developing projects to improve and expand stewardship efforts. The ECP Coordinator will focus on expanding opportunities for project partnerships across the Alliance and HSL, especially projects that focus on implementation of recommended actions from the Alliance’s Status of Conservation Report (SOCR). The Coordinator will work closely with HCAF and HSL leadership to achieve the complimentary conservation goals of Alliance and HSL partners.

Strong candidates will have experience in building and maintaining partnerships with individuals, organizations, and agencies from across the conservation sector. Project coordination experience and ability to facilitate collaborative and cross-sector efforts are required. We are seeking a self-motivated individual comfortable with working under tight deadlines with a desire for professional growth in a team-oriented work environment that fosters collaboration and requires strong interpersonal skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate the development and implementation of collaborative ECP and HSL strategic conservation projects
Co-develop conservation metrics for ECP priorities
Co-develop quarterly agendas and action items of the ECP subcommittee
Conduct annual review and revision (as appropriate) of the HCA Status of Conservation Report (SOCR)
Support the coordination of statewide collaborative conservation action trainings and/or workshops in collaboration with ECP partners
Participate in Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference planning and implementation
Provide support with ECP funding proposals and reporting
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of bachelor’s degree in natural resources or related discipline
1-3 years professional experience in biocultural conservation research and/or management in Hawaiʻi
Ability to build and maintain key effective working relationships with public and private conservation and adjacent sector partners in Hawaiʻi
Attention to detail and ability to synthesize partner ideas and incorporate them into collaborative actions
Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and execute on action items through completion
Experience in coordinating staff and partners schedules, use of collaborative cloud-based documents and web based and project management software
Familiarity with agricultural and ranching sector stakeholders and priorities in Hawaiʻi
Strong notetaking skills with proficiency in word processing, database software, Microsoft Office, and other video conference and web-based platforms
Strong written and oral communication skills

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience coordinating with Federal agencies, including Military Departments
Experience with tracking grant budgets
Experience with geographic information systems and data visualization models

Location: The HCAF office is located in Honolulu, Oʻahu. Remote work (from within Hawaiʻi only) is possible and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Limited inter-island travel may be required. Qualified candidates will need to be available for in-person events and virtual and in-person meetings.

Reporting: Reports to the HCAF Executive Director.

Status/Classification: Regular, at-will. Continuation of employment is dependent upon operational needs, satisfactory performance, and availability of funds.

Salary/Benefits: Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Annual salary range is $55,000-65,000. Benefits include employer matched health insurance, 21 paid vacation and sick days per year and 13 annual paid holidays.

Application process: Interested applicants should submit required materials to Ulu Ching at director@hawaiiconservation.org . Review of application materials will begin Monday February 23rd. Please include “ECP Coordinator” in the subject line and consolidate all files below into a single pdf: