Field Work Manager
About The Position
We’re excited to welcome a Field Work Manager to lead our current and future field-based research and applied projects. The Field Work Manager will guide the implementation of Working Lands Conservation’s cutting-edge research portfolio. This position implements field studies; hires and trains field crews; maintains field gear and supplies; oversees statistical analyses and publication of existing datasets; and shares results through reports, presentations, and outreach. The Field Work Manager will play a key role in building partnerships with agencies, universities, and land stewards; and shaping the long-term vision for WLC’s soil work in the western U.S.
Requirements
- M.S. or Ph.D. in: ecology, conservation ecology, restoration ecology, rangeland ecology or other related science-based field
- Significant field work experience working including: hiring, training, and managing field crews; use of a wide-range of field-based protocols, maintaining gear and ordering supplies, organizing field logistics including travel and lodging, and working closely with partners from other organizations
- Strong interpersonal skills including working with multiple, diverse, stakeholder groups
- Proficiency with statistical analyses of ecological data
- Advanced skill undertaking GIS mapping
- Experience presenting research including writing scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
- Experience living / working in a remote location
- Ability to (happily) spend long days in extreme conditions including cold, hot, and buggy environments
- Ability to work safely in remote field locations
- Ability to carry 20 pounds over uneven terrain
- Valid driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Lead field work focused on plants, water, soils, and wildlife in rangeland uplands and riparian areas
- Spearhead statistical analyses and write scientific papers using existing datasets
- Strengthen existing partnerships and develop new networks
- Write project reports and present research
- Lead ongoing field research across projects, including travel for fieldwork, crew hiring and training, and managing logistics.
- Travel as needed to develop and initiate new projects.
- Hire, train, and manage Research Assistant(s) and Field Technician(s) across WLC projects, including in the WLC lab as needed
- Oversee WLC project logistics
- Collaboratively work with the WLC team to further WLC’s mission
- Dedicate time to professional development of organizational and management skills
- Contribute to a healthy and inclusive culture at WLC
Benefits
- competitive salary ($58,000 - $63,000)
- excellent medical and dental benefits
- retirement savings
- generous vacation and sick leave policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
