[Hiring] Domestic Conservation & Science Manager @Allora

Role Description

The Manager of Domestic Conservation & Science (MDCS) leads the strategic planning and implementation of conservation programs and scientific research within the organization for the United States and Canada. This role involves:

• Overseeing and developing domestic field conservation projects.
• Creating and managing domestic partnerships with governmental and non-governmental organizations.
• Helping secure funding through grants and donations.
• Working with the Senior Director of Conservation & Science (SDCS) to ensure all conservation efforts align with the organization's mission and goals.
• Integrating scientific research to inform and enhance program effectiveness.
• Developing research agendas and publishing findings in scientific journals.
• Representing the organization at conferences and public forums.
• Fostering a collaborative environment and leveraging scientific expertise to drive innovative solutions.

Foundation Administration responsibilities include:

• Ensuring all necessary permits, authorizations, protections, and operating considerations are proactively identified.
• Understanding and defining the full scope of needs and costs upfront.
• Vetting and contractually engaging qualified field participants.
• Implementing, actively managing, and monitoring all requirements.
• Understanding local laws, regulations, and risks in each jurisdiction.
• Continuously improving workflows, systems, reporting, and operations.

Mission Execution involves:

• Overseeing domestic field conservation projects.
• Developing and managing domestic partnerships.
• Aiding in securing funding through grants and donations.
• Identifying and evaluating opportunities to expand TSA's domestic conservation footprint.
• Ensuring all conservation efforts align with the organization's mission and goals.
• Integrating scientific research to enhance program effectiveness.
• Working with the SDCS to produce quarterly and annual conservation impact reports.
• Attending and representing the TSA at meetings when requested.

Program Oversight & Management includes:

• Overseeing all project managers and independent contractors working on domestic programs.
• Leading the assessment and onboarding of new field sites and target species.
• Ensuring new programs are designed with rigor, scalability, and alignment to TSA's conservation priorities.

Governance & Board Support entails:

• Disseminating best practices and providing training.
• Building strategic and technical capacity among field conservation programs and partnerships.
• Coordinating meetings for the Field Conservation Committee, Country Program Leads, Project Managers, and individual PIs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree.
• 5+ years of demonstrated success in field-based conservation and research or project/program management.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage complex projects.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team.
• High level of accuracy in completing detailed work and managing time effectively.
• Superb written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven track record of project design, management, and execution.
• History of publishing and presenting results in international journals/conferences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual technologies, including Google Calendar, Google Drive, and Asana or similar project management software.

Benefits

• Individual retirement account with a 3% employee match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (up to $750 employer contribution per month).
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Remote-office stipend.
• Ongoing professional development.