Tropical Forest Restoration & Parrot Specialist

Conservation Opportunity; Forest (VA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Tropical reforestation

Project management

Ecology background

Nursery management

Invasive species control

Field skills

Education

Ecology

Forestry

Conservation biology

Job description

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.