Parrot and Forest Restoration Specialist

Conservation Opportunity; Forest (VA); Hybride; USD 34 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

World Parrot Trust in Puerto Rico is seeking a Parrot and Forest Restoration Specialist to lead large-scale reforestation and habitat restoration initiatives. You will coordinate with contractors, communities, and partners to deliver conservation outcomes and manage project timelines and budgets.

The role emphasizes planning, species selection, nursery operations, and invasive species control, requiring hands-on field work and strong coordination skills within a multi-stakeholder environment.

Qualifications

• Background in tropical reforestation and habitat restoration.
• Academic background in ecology, forestry, conservation biology, or related fields.
• Demonstrated project-focused skills, including planning, resource management, and delivery at scale.

Responsabilités

• Plan, coordinate, and implement large-scale reforestation and habitat restoration projects.
• Plan tree nursery development and operations for native species.
• Develop and implement invasive species removal and habitat management strategies.
• Provide technical expertise and project oversight from design to delivery.
• Manage resources, budgets, timelines, and reporting for projects.

Connaissances

Tropical reforestation

Project management

Ecology background

Nursery management

Invasive species control

Field skills

Formation

Ecology

Forestry

Conservation biology

Description du poste

Parrot and Forest Restoration Specialist

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position: Parrot and Forest Restoration Specialist

Entity: World Parrot Trust

Location: El Yunque National Forest, PR

Term: 1 year full-time, for up to 4 years

Salary: $39,996/year

Deadline: Open until filled

Description: The World Parrot Trust (WPT) is seeking a motivated individual to join our growing team in Puerto Rico as a parrot & forest restoration specialist. The role will focus on supporting ongoing parrot conservation work, while placing particular emphasis on planning & executing large-scale reforestation & habitat restoration projects. The successful candidate will work closely with WPT contractors, local communities, government partners, & other NGOs to deliver meaningful conservation outcomes.

Duties

• Plan, coordinate, & implement large-scale reforestation & habitat restoration projects, including site preparation, species selection, planting, & follow-up maintenance.
• Plan tree nursery development & operations, ensuring the production & supply of appropriate native species.
• Develop & implement invasive species removal & habitat management strategies.
• Provide technical expertise & project oversight for tropical reforestation projects from design through to delivery.
• Manage resources, budgets, timelines, & reporting requirements for assigned projects; among others.

Qualifications

• Strong background in tropical reforestation & habitat restoration, with hands-on experience both planning & delivering large-scale projects.
• Academic background in ecology, forestry, conservation biology, or related fields.
• Demonstrated project focused skills, including planning, resource management, & delivery at scale.
• Experience with tree nursery management, species propagation, & restoration planting.
• Familiarity with invasive species control in tropical ecosystems.
• Excellent field-based skills & self-reliance; among others.

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