Cechouston
Artist Boat seeks Habitat and Stewardship Program Manager
Cechouston, Galveston, Texas, United States, 77554
Artist Boat seeks Habitat and Stewardship Program ManagerReports to:
Operations Director
Growth Potential:
Lead Educator to Program Coordinator in 2 to 3 years
Salary:
$55,000 – $65,000 (dependent on yrs of experience, land management / GIS skills, education type)
Please submit complete application package via email to executive.assistant@artistboat.org by January 5, 2023. The package should include cover letter, resume, college transcripts if degreed, and three contacts or letters for professional references/recommendations. This position is available for immediate hire. Complete applications will be reviewed in full and interviews based on meeting the qualifications described above and submission of complete application packages. Packages may also be mailed to Artist Boat at 13330 Settegast Road, Galveston, TX 77554.
Essential Function:
The Habitat and Stewardship Program Manager (HSPM) is a mid-level position primarily responsible for habitat management. The goal is to utilize management of the Preserve with KGray learners and partners to build a stewardship ethic that results in restored, enhanced, and conserved lands that benefit the public and wildlife in the coastal zone. This includes restoration and monitoring; maintaining and installing boundary signage and fencing; education and access amenities; recruiting and managing volunteers; planning and evaluating stewardship-based learning programs for youth or adults; working with a Technical Advisory Council and executive staff to plan and implement goals; and managing workforce crews or seasonal technicians for enhancing Artist Boat’s Coastal Heritage Preserve (898 acres with potential growth to 1,400 acres) for flora, fauna, and people. The HSPM will foster partnerships with various entities to develop and implement habitat management, monitoring tactics, and education/public access plans at the Coastal Heritage Preserve.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and personality traits:
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in habitat stewardship and management
Fluent skills in invasive species removal, tractor mowing, chemical herbicide application, chainsaw tree removal, fence line management, and safety/OSHA Protocols
A highly motivated and organized leader that fosters collaboration and partnership
Able to utilize and adopt technology readily for communication of spatial knowledge
Competent at application of science for monitoring and restoration of coastal prairies and wetlands
Competent with grant management, grant writing, and grant reporting
Must enjoy working with volunteers and partners in the field and in the office
Key Responsibilities:
Program Visioning, Planning, and Development
Identify monthly, quarterly, and annual program goals with the Operations Director
Develop and track clear plans, budgets, timelines, and task lists aligned with grant deliverables
Communicate through various tools to recruit volunteers, foster partnerships, and tell success stories
Evaluate effectiveness of programs and grants to adaptively manage the Coastal Heritage Preserve
Program and Plan Implementation
Work with Technical Advisory Committee, Grant Officers, Artist Boat program managers, and Sea Citizen Volunteer Leaders to manage and restore the Coastal Heritage Preserve
Budgeting, Fundraising, and Grant Management
Assist with grant applications to support habitat management and restoration
Assist with managing program budgets and resource allocation
Ensure grant reports and monitoring reports are written and delivered on time
Ensure deliverables and grant goals are met on a regular basis
Assist with land acquisition tasks as needed
Communications
Utilize website and other marketing tools to recruit volunteers and inform the public
Supply current and quality content for newsletters, press releases, and social media
Ensure timely, accurate, and direct communications with grant officers and partners
Establish mechanisms for volunteer leadership roles to foster stewardship of coastal ecosystems
Foster, maintain, and grow relationships with partners of Artist Boat
Supervise the design, implementation, delivery, and record keeping of Habitat Restoration and Stewardship programming
Model high professional standards of program delivery and delegate tasks clearly
Responsible for all components of safety as it relates to OSHA standards
Other
Willing and able to drive own vehicle to destinations throughout the Galveston Bay region
Able to drive a standard truck and tow habitat trailers
Comfort in the field alone leading groups of 10 -15 participants
Able to utilize personal cell phone to communicate while in the field
Able to work in the field during all seasons and lift 60lbs
Requirements
Minimum Bachelor of Science
3 years of experience in land or range management, managing volunteer programs, and supervising teams
Advanced skills in GIS, Microsoft Office Suite, and database management
Exceptional writing and interpersonal skills
Grant writing and grant management experience
Artist Boat is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Operations Director
Growth Potential:
Lead Educator to Program Coordinator in 2 to 3 years
Salary:
$55,000 – $65,000 (dependent on yrs of experience, land management / GIS skills, education type)
Please submit complete application package via email to executive.assistant@artistboat.org by January 5, 2023. The package should include cover letter, resume, college transcripts if degreed, and three contacts or letters for professional references/recommendations. This position is available for immediate hire. Complete applications will be reviewed in full and interviews based on meeting the qualifications described above and submission of complete application packages. Packages may also be mailed to Artist Boat at 13330 Settegast Road, Galveston, TX 77554.
Essential Function:
The Habitat and Stewardship Program Manager (HSPM) is a mid-level position primarily responsible for habitat management. The goal is to utilize management of the Preserve with KGray learners and partners to build a stewardship ethic that results in restored, enhanced, and conserved lands that benefit the public and wildlife in the coastal zone. This includes restoration and monitoring; maintaining and installing boundary signage and fencing; education and access amenities; recruiting and managing volunteers; planning and evaluating stewardship-based learning programs for youth or adults; working with a Technical Advisory Council and executive staff to plan and implement goals; and managing workforce crews or seasonal technicians for enhancing Artist Boat’s Coastal Heritage Preserve (898 acres with potential growth to 1,400 acres) for flora, fauna, and people. The HSPM will foster partnerships with various entities to develop and implement habitat management, monitoring tactics, and education/public access plans at the Coastal Heritage Preserve.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and personality traits:
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in habitat stewardship and management
Fluent skills in invasive species removal, tractor mowing, chemical herbicide application, chainsaw tree removal, fence line management, and safety/OSHA Protocols
A highly motivated and organized leader that fosters collaboration and partnership
Able to utilize and adopt technology readily for communication of spatial knowledge
Competent at application of science for monitoring and restoration of coastal prairies and wetlands
Competent with grant management, grant writing, and grant reporting
Must enjoy working with volunteers and partners in the field and in the office
Key Responsibilities:
Program Visioning, Planning, and Development
Identify monthly, quarterly, and annual program goals with the Operations Director
Develop and track clear plans, budgets, timelines, and task lists aligned with grant deliverables
Communicate through various tools to recruit volunteers, foster partnerships, and tell success stories
Evaluate effectiveness of programs and grants to adaptively manage the Coastal Heritage Preserve
Program and Plan Implementation
Work with Technical Advisory Committee, Grant Officers, Artist Boat program managers, and Sea Citizen Volunteer Leaders to manage and restore the Coastal Heritage Preserve
Budgeting, Fundraising, and Grant Management
Assist with grant applications to support habitat management and restoration
Assist with managing program budgets and resource allocation
Ensure grant reports and monitoring reports are written and delivered on time
Ensure deliverables and grant goals are met on a regular basis
Assist with land acquisition tasks as needed
Communications
Utilize website and other marketing tools to recruit volunteers and inform the public
Supply current and quality content for newsletters, press releases, and social media
Ensure timely, accurate, and direct communications with grant officers and partners
Establish mechanisms for volunteer leadership roles to foster stewardship of coastal ecosystems
Foster, maintain, and grow relationships with partners of Artist Boat
Supervise the design, implementation, delivery, and record keeping of Habitat Restoration and Stewardship programming
Model high professional standards of program delivery and delegate tasks clearly
Responsible for all components of safety as it relates to OSHA standards
Other
Willing and able to drive own vehicle to destinations throughout the Galveston Bay region
Able to drive a standard truck and tow habitat trailers
Comfort in the field alone leading groups of 10 -15 participants
Able to utilize personal cell phone to communicate while in the field
Able to work in the field during all seasons and lift 60lbs
Requirements
Minimum Bachelor of Science
3 years of experience in land or range management, managing volunteer programs, and supervising teams
Advanced skills in GIS, Microsoft Office Suite, and database management
Exceptional writing and interpersonal skills
Grant writing and grant management experience
Artist Boat is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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