Kauai Field Lead: Remote Weed Control & Conservation

The Nature Conservancy (All); Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy seeks a Kaua‘i-based Field Coordinator to plan, supervise, and execute weed control and native restoration projects. You will lead field teams, manage schedules, maintain safety, and coordinate with partners in remote, rugged terrain.

Strong experience in field operations, GIS mapping, and environmental monitoring is required. Camp 3–4 nights biweekly, endure challenging conditions, and ensure data quality for reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years in natural resource management or equivalent.
• Experience leading and training staff, interns or volunteers.
• Experience coordinating field projects in remote, rugged conditions involving invasive plant control, ecological monitoring, and helicopter operations.
• Experience with weed control techniques, including chemical, mechanical, and aerial control methods and safety protocols.
• Ability to carry a 50 lb pack, hike up to 12 miles, and perform physical work in adverse conditions and inclement weather.
• Ability to camp in remote, rugged terrain for 3 - 4 nights every other week.
• Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners
• Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.
• Excellent organization and communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
• Experience writing scientific reports on field data.
• Experience with using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and field mapping techniques to collect ecological monitoring data.
• Must be able to obtain Wilderness First Aid/CPR certification, helicopter safety and sling load training certification, and Hawaii State hunting license.

Responsibilities

• Organizing, planning, conducting, and supervising logistically complex natural resources management field operations and effectively prioritize day-to-day operations for multiple projects.
• Ensures safety of field operations in potentially hazardous conditions.
• Performs tasks with minimal supervision and makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience and context.
• Supervises technicians, interns, and volunteers with responsibility for performance management, training and development.
• Ensures program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
• Works in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
• Will work with Natural Resource Manager to help develop fieldwork plans and field project budgets.
• Network with diverse groups, including landowners, conservation partners, government officials, donors, board members and the public to meet program goals and gain support for the Conservancy.
• Work with Conservancy staff and vendors to develop and manage contract deliverables.
• Stay up to date with current trends and practices in natural resources management as is relevant to our work
• Maintains herbicide supply, application equipment, PPE, records, storage, and ensure safe handling and mixing procedures.
• Supports overall program conservation objectives, including some animal control and fencing activities.

Skills

Staff leadership

Field project coordination

Invasive species control

Weed control techniques

GIS / field mapping

Safety training

Endurance & camping

Communication skills

Report writing

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Web browsers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management or similar

Associate degree + 5 years experience

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Nature Conservancy seeks a Kaua‘i-based Field Coordinator to plan, supervise, and execute weed control and native restoration projects. You will lead field teams, manage schedules, maintain safety, and coordinate with partners in remote, rugged terrain.

Strong experience in field operations, GIS mapping, and environmental monitoring is required. Camp 3–4 nights biweekly, endure challenging conditions, and ensure data quality for reports.