Preserve Manager, Palmyra Atoll

The Nature Conservancy; Palmyra (VA); On-site; USD 30,466 - 36,493; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Board and lodging provided

Competitive salary

Experience in a unique wilderness environment

Job summary

An environmental preservation organization is seeking a Preserve Manager to oversee operations at their Palmyra site. Responsibilities include managing seasonal staff, ensuring safety, and overseeing facility maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 5 years of facilities management experience, and excellent project management skills. This role requires resilience as it is located in a remote setting, with living accommodations provided.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in facilities management.
• Experience working in a confined community.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and manage performance.
• Experience with maintenance and repair of building systems.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Overall management and supervision of Preserve operations.
• Maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Building relationships with staff and other stakeholders.
• Reporting to Field Operations Manager based in Hawaii.

Skills

Facilities management

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Common hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Overview

The staff and facilities on TNC’s Palmyra Preserve supports scientific research by TNC, the USFWS, and world-renowned research institutions. Staff are hired on a seasonal basis for approximately 3 months at a time to run the operations, maintain the facilities and support visitor and research trips. Board and lodging are provided while on-island. Palmyra Atoll is one of the most spectacular wilderness areas on Earth. Located 1,000 miles south of Hawai‘i, Palmyra is a 680-acre atoll with 480,000 acres of lagoons, coral reefs, and submerged lands. TNC’s Palmyra Preserve is located within a US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Refuge within a protected Marine National Monument. The Nature Conservancy owns and operates a Preserve at Palmyra to care for this special place while learning and developing innovations to improve ecosystem health and resilience and enhance biodiversity. Supporting research and management at Palmyra is a rewarding challenge for the right applicant (see nature.org/palmyra).

Responsibilities

• The Preserve Manager (PM) is responsible for the overall management, supervision of seasonal staff and volunteers, and safety of the Preserve operations and staff.
• Overseeing the maintenance of Preserve facilities and equipment including generators, marina & boats, photovoltaic, runway, and the oversight of kitchen and housekeeping services.
• The PM will be a collaborative leader with strong facilities management and project management skills and the interpersonal savvy to build and maintain effective relationships with staff, partners, and guests (donors, researchers, visiting vessel’s crews & passengers).
• The PM will report to the Field Operations Manager, who is based in Hawaii.
• Other duties as appropriate to ensure successful operation of the Preserve.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in facilities management and operations (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Cumulative 1-year experience working in a confined community such as aboard a ship, field camp, or remote field station.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff to support the smooth running and safety needs of a facility. Ability to set objectives, manage performance, and motivate team members.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing the construction or maintenance repairs of a building or facility, including working knowledge of maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline engines; generators; outboard motors; water filtration and plumbing systems; hydraulics; refrigeration systems; energy systems, preferably experience with photovoltaic and battery storage, and a working knowledge in use of common hand and power tools.
• Experience overseeing food preparation, housekeeping, and inventory control services.
• Experience performing physical work and ability to lift 50lbs.
• Experience with MS Word and Excel in producing reports and maintaining inventories.
• Current certification in First Aid/CPR.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Other Requirements

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

Salary and Benefits

The starting pay for this position is generally $3000.00 biweekly (gross). Returning Palmyra staff are provided higher rates due to experience. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

The Nature Conservancy is unable to sponsor a US work permit for this position. Only applicants who are currently eligible to work in the United States will be considered. Applicants are required to confirm residency in a U.S. state or territory where TNC is registered for tax withholding and workers' compensation insurance purposes. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Who We Are

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. 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 of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. We encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process. TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to [e-mail] with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

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 of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. We encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.