Urban Conservation Scientist- New York City

Organization:  The Nature Conservancy

Position Title: New York City Urban Conservation Scientist

Location: New York, New York, NY, 10001, US

Hours and Compensation: not listed  

Application Deadline: February 3, 2014

Organization Overview

The Nature Conservancy is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in all 50 states and more than 33 countries. Founded in 1951, our mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. We are a values-based organization committed to producing lasting results for nature and people – in your backyard and around the globe.

The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.

Description

The NYC Urban Conservation Scientist provides applied technical and scientific expertise and leadership as a subject matter resource (SMR) for developing our new urban conservation initiatives, including conservation planning or other conservation activities, conservation policy advocacy, and associated monitoring and evaluation efforts.  S/he participates in the planning, extension of theories, precepts and practices in conservation science and applies diversified knowledge of scientific principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and projects.

Responsibilities

Requires sufficient knowledge and work experience in the following functions:

• Develops, manages and oversees applied science-based programs and projects, including urban conservation planning, research, and monitoring, in NYC
• Collaborates with other scientists and scientific institutions to enhance the Conservancy’s practices
• Conducts scientific surveys and research, records data, writes project reports and develops proposals
• Delivers conservation tools, data, field services and training to Conservancy staff and its partners
• Coordinates fieldwork and logistical support for research, project development and monitoring
• Helps develop adaptive management plans, develops conceptual models, and identifies and designs ecosystem conservation strategies
• Develops and defines methodologies and criteria for conservation planning
• Advises conservation teams and external partners on designing and conducting experiments

Qualifications

• 4-6 years experience, PhD and 1-3 years experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Record of effective applied science program development and/or research relevant to urban environmental conservation.
• Experience leading complex or multiple projects, including managing finances and coordinating the work of other professionals and partners.
• Experience communicating complex scientific information to lay audiences.
• Experience fundraising and/or writing grants and research proposals.
• Experience leading and/or participating on cross-sector teams.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite Software.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply, please visit www.nature.org/careers and search for job ID# 41756 in the keyword search. Deadline to apply is February 3,2014.  The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.