Community-Led Conservation Coordinator
About The Position
The Community-Led Conservation Coordinator will lead the coordination and facilitation of multi-stakeholder partnerships to advance conservation goals across the region. The role centers on organizing coalitions of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), government agencies, academic institutions and community groups to co-develop strategies that enhance ecological resilience and support long-term restoration outcomes. The position also includes developing and managing community-led conservation science initiatives aimed at advancing nature-based solutions in peri-urban environments, with an initial emphasis on riparian restoration and landscape connectivity. The Coordinator will serve as a liaison between Duke Farms and the community, ensuring that conservation efforts are informed by local knowledge, grounded in scientific integrity and focused on long-term environmental outcomes.
Requirements
- B.Sc. degree in ecology, conservation biology, environmental science or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating ecological, conservation or environmental education projects.
- Proficiency in stakeholder engagement,communication and organizational skills.
- Experience developing and managing citizen science or community-based environmental programs.
- Knowledge of riparian restoration practices, ecological monitoringtechniques and peri-urban environmental challenges.
- Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills.
- Ability to work with and lead groups representing a range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, while effectively coordinating complex logistics.
- Proficiency in data management and familiarity with ecological research methods.
- Passion for community engagement, environmentalstewardship and biodiversity conservation.
- Proficient in using technology, including generative AI tools, to drive efficiency.
- Ability to navigate the 2,700-plus-acre Duke Farms property and travel to other locations, both indoors and outdoors, in various weather conditions.
- Ability to repeatedly lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to work in various outdoor conditions, including but not limited to heat, cold, sun exposure and wet weather with potential exposure to environmental factors such as poison ivy, ticks and mosquitoes.
- Available to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays.
- A valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- M.Sc. degree in a relevant field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Convene and facilitate a diverse coalition of stakeholders, including local NGOs, municipal and township governments, state and federal agencies, academic institutions, community groups and individual participants to co-create and implement conservation strategies.
- Represent Duke Farms’ community-led conservation science initiatives in community and partner settings by sharing program goals, activities and outcomes.
- Design and manage community-led projects focused on riparian ecosystem restoration and landscape connectivity.
- Train and mobilize community members and volunteers to collect high-quality data that drives ecological outcomes, sharing findings and outcomes externally.
- Create educational tools that empower citizen scientists and support sustained community engagement.
- Support fundraising initiatives to secure financial resources for conservation projects.
Benefits
- Industry-leading benefits, including a 15% employer contribution to your 401(k), comprehensive health insurance, four weeks of paid vacation with additional paid time off and matching gift benefits of up to $20,000 per year—all designed to support employees’ well-being, productivity and engagement.
- A values-driven culture rooted in integrity, excellence, collaboration, openness and imagination, and diversity, equity and inclusion.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
