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Manager, Ecological Restoration & Community Forestry
Position Description
Tandem Global Manager for Ecological Restoration and Community Forestry works under the supervision of the Director, Ecological Restoration, to support the implementation of three grant-funded projects. Duties include supporting and coordinating the efforts across the assigned projects. This role requires an independent and motivated professional who is comfortable working on multiple projects with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
This position is contingent upon private and federal grant funding and is currently supported by three grants from different sources (bp, Green Latinos, and the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative)
Overall Responsibilities
Maintain efficient processes to meet project goals and objectives
Coordinate resources for multiple projects with community and corporate partners
Provide operational and technical support in ecological and forestry science, conservation, and education
Actively deploys to field work in the Chicago Region 2-3 days/week during restoration/planting seasons
Support writing proposals and reports
Contribute technical and logistical expertise to projects
Support efforts to grow networks of community and/or corporate partners and experts
Support research initiatives and contribute to conservation strategy development
Work collaboratively on internal initiatives
Maintain records of external communications and internal meetings
Assist in documenting and managing grant applications and reporting
Other duties as assigned
Specific Responsibilities
Provide on-the-ground support for conservation initiatives in ecological restoration and community forestry
Plan community events and maintain event calendar in collaboration with Social Impacts, Consulting, Communications, and Certification departments and community partners
Suggest innovative event ideas to increase community and employee involvement
Specifically support and coordinate resources for grant-funded projects
Support Project Management by keeping track of project progress
Skills & Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a natural science field (e.g., wildlife management, ecology, natural resources, etc.)
Ability to work independently, be a self-starter, and have a problem-solving attitude
Ability to commute to or within Northwest Indiana 2-3 days/week during restoration and forestry seasons
3-5 years of technical or field experience in conservation-related sciences
Habitat/Ecological management and Community Outreach experience is preferred
ArcGIS/geospatial analysis experience would be an added
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Computer skills must include MS Office (Word, Excel, Dynamics CRM, PowerPoint)
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail with ability to multi-task and prioritize competing priorities
Customer service-oriented attitude
Ability to mirror Tandem Globals values and associated competencies internally and externally
Work Environment
The position is included in Tandem Globals dispersed workforce plan. When not working on site the employee has a choice to work out of the organizations Chicago Wilderness Regional office in Valparaiso, IN or from home. This position is mostly field based, with extensive technical and often physical work. Therefore, we seek a candidate with the ability to commute to or within Northwest Indiana 2-3 days/week during restoration and forestry seasons. We envision the Manager to work with Indiana Department of Natural Resources and (Indiana) Lake County Parks and Recreation ecological restoration crews 2-3 days per week during restoration season as well as support the urban and community forestry work in the Calumet Region of NW Indiana and NE Illinois.
Travel for internal events (staff retreats, Tandem Global Conservation Conference, or similar) and client-related meetings is expected.
This position includes extensive physical work. The employee should be able to lift to 60 lbs. and can expect frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 30 lbs. The employee may also be standing, sitting, or walking for prolonged periods of time in indoor/outdoor settings across all seasons. They can expect frequent bending, typing, and kneeling, and will complete frequent visual inspections.
The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions including extreme cold (temperatures below 32`F for more than one hour) 2-3 days/week. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme noise sufficient to cause the worker to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level. Safety briefing and/or training will be provided in such cases.
Position type: Full time
Salary: $55,000
FLSA Status: Exempt
This position is grant-funded, and continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funds. If grant funding is reduced or discontinued, the position may be reduced in hours or eliminated. The candidate must be flexible and adaptable to changing responsibilities and funding conditions. As such, employment may be subject to termination at the conclusion of the grant period.
Tandem Global is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are an inclusive, true, driven, and bold team and we dont just believe that every act of conservation matters, we also believe that every person matters. We value diverse perspectives and encourage applicants who are underrepresented in the field of conservation science to apply. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, social background, religion, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetics, and any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Flexible work from home options available.
