Island Scientist, California Job Listing at The Nature Conservancy in United States of America (Job ID JR101830)

Description

Application Instructions:

Please note that the application period ends at 12:00 am EST on the due date listed. For applicants in Pacific Standard Time, please plan to submit your application by 8:59pm the day before.

Although cover letters are not required, we appreciate and will consider a letter explaining your interest in this position and our organization. (You can upload the cover letter in the same location as your resume.)

Internal applicants (TNC employees) must apply through Workday via the Jobs Hub.

The Island Scientist will provide technical and scientific leadership and support for conservation projects of The Nature Conservancy on Santa Cruz Island and in partnership with managers of the other islands of the Californias (the Pacific Islands of the states of California and Baja California [Mexico]), with a focus on the terrestrial biota. The Island Scientist will lead and support conservation planning, applied research projects, and implementation of conservation management strategies on Santa Cruz Island and across the Islands of the Californias archipelago.   

The Island Scientist will identify conservation challenges, knowledge gaps, and research needs in terrestrial ecology and facilitate research that utilizes TNC's place-based work. They will ensure that the Conservancy's decision-support tools and conceptual models are built on strong scientific foundations. The Island Scientist is a member of multidisciplinary teams focused on developing cutting-edge conservation strategies and builds and leverages a network of external scientific collaborators in academia, government, for-profit and non-profit sectors to deliver the science needed to advance the Conservancy's conservation strategies. The Island Scientist strategically and effectively communicates – through publication and oral presentation –science to inform conservation in islands and island habitats in California and to export select, high priority conservation strategies and practices to islands elsewhere.  

If you're looking for a career where you can find purpose, come join our California unit as the Island Scientist. Not only will you fulfill conservation objectives in the beautiful state of California, but you'll also contribute to conservation goals through many networks! We're looking for a passionate, dedicated person to lead cross-functional teams and support our chapters and work within our division. Communication and experience interpreting scientific information are key in this role. Come join TNC and apply today!

• Master's Degree in science related field and 2 years of experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).   

• Research experience, including fieldwork, in California's terrestrial ecosystems 

• Partnership engagement experience 

• Experience leading and working with cross functional teams.     

• Project management, organization, and collaboration skills. 

• Experience synthesizing, analyzing, interpreting, and communicating scientific information.    

• Experience managing multiple complex projects, including financial budgets, and coordinating the work of peers and partners.  

• Experience preparing reports of findings.   

• Record of peer reviewed publications in scientific journals. 

• Experience with common software applications. 

• Experience working and communicating with a wide range of people. 

Desired Qualifications:

• PhD and 1-3 years of experience 

• Strong interpersonal skills, including experience fostering an inclusive environment 

• Strong negotiation skills, including experience working in polarized stakeholder environments 

• Experience in custom analytical tool development, climate science, scenario planning          

• Experience in climate resilience and adaptation planning 

• Familiarity with how to use science to inform policy, environmental regulation, permitting, adaptation and mitigation 

• Multi-language skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated. 

• Proven negotiation skills, including experience working in polarized stakeholder environments. 

• Attention to detail. 

• Ability to meet deadlines. 

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $82,700 - $97,275. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA, state of employment is California, and county of employment is Ventura or Santa Barbara. A successful candidate's pay will be based on a variety of factors, including location, qualifications, skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We're rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it's career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there's many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube   to hear stories from staff or visit  Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant's unique experience. Please apply – we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you'll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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