Preserve Manager, Palmyra Atoll

What We Can Achieve Together :

The staff and facilities on TNC's Palmyra Preserve support 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.

The Preserve Manager Role :

The Preserve Manager (PM) is responsible for the overall management, supervision of seasonal staff and volunteers, and safety of the Preserve operations and staff. The PM is responsible for overseeing the maintenance of Preserve facilities and equipment including generators, marina & boats, photovoltaic, runway, and the oversight of kitchen and housekeeping services. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong facilities management and project management skills and experience, and the proven interpersonal savvy to build and maintain effective relationships with staff, partners, and guests.

We're Looking for You :

We're looking for an individual experienced in managing and running a remote facility while supporting a diverse and effective team. If you are eager to be part of a dedicated group that supports terrestrial and marine conservation, apply today!

Responsibilities and Qualifications :

• 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.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing the construction or maintenance repairs of a building or facility.
• 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.

What We Offer :

The starting pay for this position is generally $3000.00 biweekly (gross). Returning Palmyra staff are provided higher rates due to experience. The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture.

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