Project​ ​Manager, Sea Turtle and Coral Reef Conservation Program

Project Manager

Sea Turtle and Coral Reef Conservation Program

Maui Ocean Center Narine Institute

Overview

Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute (MOCMI), a nonprofit organization based in Maui, Hawai’i, mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release threatened and endangered sea turtles, maintain a repository for rare and endemic Hawaiian corals and to provide educational opportunities in conservation and the marine sciences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

• Conservation-minded behavior

• Strong leadership and management skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with sea turtles

• Strong language and communication skills (written and oral)

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Possess a professional attitude and appearance

• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends and holidays

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Should possess aptitude for various environmental monitoring techniques/methods ● Ability to prioritize work assignments

• Should be comfortable in and around the ocean

Job Responsibilities

• General​

  • ​Responsible for supporting institutional and departmental missions as well as meeting the goals established by Conservation Committee and MOCMI Board of Directors

  • Responsible for following established policies and procedures

  • Able and willing to be reached during nonworking hours for emergencies

  • Responsible for completing assigned work in an efficient and timely manner

  • Responsible for equipment, supplies, and personnel associated with field projects

  • Responsible for operating within assigned project budgets

  • Develops and maintains relationships with stakeholder and partner organizations

  • Motivates community members to participate in MOCMI conservation activities and projects

  • Attends select community and stakeholder meetings to foster relationships and build community relations

  • Responsible for recruitment, training, and management of volunteers

  • Participates in monthly Conservation Committee meetings

  • Participates in weekly meetings with Chair of Conservation Committee

  • Prepares monthly progress report for Board of Directors

• Stranding Response and Rescue

  • ​Respond to reports of live and deceased sea turtle stranding events. Duties will include:

    • Fielding of calls from the public regarding stranded sea turtles

    • Coordination of beach and on-water response to injured, impaired, or expired animals

    • Coordinate with NOAA for medical assessment and intake/shipment of animals

  • Oversight of data collection and entry
  • Maintain rehabilitation facility quality standards through regular maintenance and cleaning activities
  • Develop stranding response training program for volunteers
  • Interact with and delegate tasks to volunteers

• Conservation and Research Projects

  • ​Coordinates implementation of assigned Conservation/Research projects including developing implementation plans, tracking budgets, acquiring resources, cultivating and maintaining new partnerships, and internal and external reporting.

  • Leads conservation programs in and adjacent to target communities and projects

  • Conducts evaluation of project results and preparation of summary reports including financial reporting and summary assessment of results

  • Manages multiple projects at once, requiring ability to address multiple tasks in different project phases

  • Works collaboratively with the Conservation Committee in the preparation of grant proposals

  • Implements special projects as needed

• Physical Requirements

  • ​The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, sit, kneel, reach overhead, be exposed to extreme heat, ocean conditions, and marine animals.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to info@mocmarineinstitute.org. Position will remain open until filled.