*Osa Conservation is seeking a Restoration & Rewilding Coordinator* for
a leading role to connect restoration efforts with our community
partners in the Osa.
*The Restoration & Rewilding Coordinator* *will be responsible for
overseeing restoration and rewilding efforts on our properties and
specifically within areas of key community partners* (eco-lodges,
private landowners and citizen science network partners). Key duties
include leading and carrying out science-led conservation initiatives,
fundraising, building institutional partnerships, mentoring, and
managing staff in a team-based system. This high-energy position reports
to the Conservation Science Director. The organization is in a growth
phase, has a strong science-base and pursues data-driven conservation
solutions and program designs. The ability to multi-task by organizing
and managing a complex set of operations and facilities is essential.
The base of operations is the Osa Peninsula and an enthusiasm for living
in the humid tropics is a must. Travel regionally is required.
The salary will be commensurate with other professional non-profit
salaries paid in Costa Rica.
* General responsibilities include:*
1. Project Implementation: lead innovative rewilding and restoration
efforts, and introduce this to the regional community in Osa.
1. Responsible for leading rewilding approaches on OC land and
partnering collaborators land.
2. Develop relationships within local communities to promote and
create opportunities for restoration and rewilding within the
peninsula.
2. Financial Performance and Viability: Develops and manages resources
sufficient to ensure the financial health of the restoration and
rewilding program.
3. Responsible for ongoing fundraising and managing the resources
necessary to support the program goals, including assisting both the
Conservation Science Director and other project staff in these efforts.
4. Education and Outreach Strategy:
1. Works with directors and staff to ensure that the mission is
fulfilled
2. Responsible for OC’s image by being active and visible in the
community and by working closely with other professional, civic
and private organizations.
5. Program Operations:
1. Responsible effective administration of operations.
2. Responsible for the retention of competent, qualified staff.
**
*Professional Qualifications:*
* Willingness to live in the Osa
* A graduate degree in a relevant discipline – Restoration Ecology,
Conservation, Wildlife Ecology, Rewilding, Tropical Ecology, etc.
* Experience working with local tropical communities, preferably in
Latin America.
* Evidence of scientific and popular writings (scientific papers,
social media and blogs included)
* Statistical skills and experience using R, GIS and spatial
statistics skills.
* The ability to communicate and collaborate with scientists, policy
professionals and decision makers
* Transparent, charismatic and high integrity leadership
* 12 months or more nonprofit experience
* Experience of and compatibility with field conditions in the wet tropics
* Willingness to participate in budget preparation, analysis,
decision-making and reporting
* Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating,
program development and task facilitation
* Ability to convey the strategic vision to staff, volunteers and donors
* Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to
nonprofit sector
* Skills to collaborate with and motivate donors and staff
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Ability to meet reporting and submission deadlines
* Ability to interface and engage diverse stakeholders
* Demonstrated ability to mentor, manage and collaborate with staff
* Strong public speaking ability
* Bilingual command of English and Spanish
* Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:*
* Planning and operation of project budget.
* Producing scientifically-based conservation impacts of innovative
tropical rewilding techniques
* Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations and
utilize those relationships strategically
* Report to and work closely with the Conservation Science Director to
seek their involvement in fundraising and to increase the overall
visibility of the organization, and related projects
* Contribute to maintaining a high-performance field team with
excellent morale and commitment
* Oversee and participate in weekly operations and science team meetings.
*Please contact Dr. Andrew Whitworth* (Science Director)
[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]> with a current CV/Resume and
short 1-2 page cover letter. Successful applicants will be contacted for
interview.
