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Description
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk gives visitors a window into Long Island Sound, officially designated an Estuary of National Significance, and a veritable rain forest of the sea, rich in aquatic life. This extraordinary ecosystem has supported the economy and culture of this region since prehistoric times.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking a full-time Conservation Project Manager to join the Department of Conservation and Policy. The Department of Conservation and Policy team conducts applied research on the species and habitats of Long Island Sound and supports the development of policy that will improve the health and resiliency of marine and coastal systems. Current projects underway by the department include salt marsh ecology research, marine debris retrieval, and building partnerships to support regional environmental monitoring.
We are especially interested in candidates with experience working in salt marshes who can be ready to hit the ground running and manage a new research project for the 2025 field season. The typical work schedule will be Monday through Friday from 9 am – 5 pm, but weekend, early morning, and evening work will be required periodically. Review of applications will begin on ~September 1, 2024.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage new and ongoing conservation science projects
- Coordinate logistics and scheduling for field research
- Lead staff, volunteers, and/or interns during field research activities
- Maintain organized inventory of research supplies
- Conduct field research across multiple regional habitats
- Assist with data entry and quality control, data analysis, statistics, and data visualization
- Manage datasets and ensure all data are appropriately stored, backed up, and shared
- Assist with writing of reports, grants, and publications
- Assist with public presentations at local community events and scientific conferences
- Supervise undergraduate interns
- Support Director and other staff on overall program implementation as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Work Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Marine Science, Ecology, Biology or related field required
- Previous field research experience required
- Project management experience required
- 3-5 years of relevant experience required
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of salt marsh ecology strongly preferred
- Knowledge of Long Island Sound species and habitats preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills required
- Must be detail-oriented with excellent organization skills
- Must be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions, including on boats
- Must be able to work collaboratively, work independently, and multi-task
- Must be able to carry 35+ pounds over uneven terrain during field work
- Must be able to reliably commute to the Aquarium and to various field sites throughout Connecticut
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (excel, word, powerpoint) required
- GIS and data analysis/statistics skills (especially in R) strongly preferred
COMPENSATION
Salary: $50,000 per year plus benefits.
This position will be a term position with an expected end date of December 31, 2025, with possible opportunity for renewal thereafter.
Start Date: ~December 1, 2024.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TO APPLY
- Please click "Apply" below to email a cover letter and resume.
- Please put "Conservation Project Manager" in your subject line.
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.