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Marine Operations Coordinator, Hawai'i Island

USA The Nature Conservancy

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$63,100–$66,890
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Animal Husbandry, CPR Certification, Car Rentals, Communication Skills, Data Collection, Data Collection Software, Detail Oriented, Diving, Driver's License, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, First Aid, Funding, Hewlett-Packard Product Family, Identify Issues, Licensing Compliance, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance - Electrical, Multicultural, Multilingual, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Photogrammetry, Preventative Maintenance, Risk, Safety/Work Safety, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Time Management
LOCATION
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
POSTED
16 days ago
Application Instructions:
Please note that the application period ends at 12:00 am Eastern Daylight Time on the due date listed. For applicants in Hawaii Standard Time, please plan to submit your application by 5:59pm 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.

What We Can Achieve Together:
The Marine Operations Coordinator (MOC) supports science-based fieldwork, maintenance, boating and diving operations that advances marine projects for the Hawaii Island Marine Program. The MOC also provides technical leadership and support to the Hawaii Island Marine Team. The MOC operates vessels, supports diving operations and fieldwork, maintains vessels and equipment, participates in scientific data collection and project implementation, and ensures the safe execution of marine operations. The MOC reports to the Program Manager, and coordinates with staff across the Marine and Hawaii programs. This position is currently termed with an estimated end of September 30, 2027. There is possibility of extension based on funding and performance.

We're Looking for You:

If you're looking for a career in coral restoration, come join our Hawai'i chapter as the Marine Operations Coordinator. We're looking for a passionate, dedicated person to coordinate operations on the water. Apply today to join TNC in this critical work!

What You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant work experience in the marine field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • Experience operating vessels less than 40ft with outboard motors of up to 180hp, while safely deploying and retrieving SCUBA divers.
  • SCUBA diving experience with an AAUS institution or other equivalent certification/experience.
  • Current certification for CPR, First Aid, and O2 administration.
  • Experience working with local community partners and other stakeholder groups in Hawai'i.
  • Experience using common software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, web browsers, video conferencing platforms, etc.
  • Ability to perform physical work and lift 50lbs.

Desired Qualifications
  • Experience conducting coral restoration or coral husbandry using current methods and science.
  • Experience conducting ecological reef surveys in Hawaii.
  • Experience maintaining gasoline engines, conducting preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting and performing minor mechanical and electrical repairs on vessels.
  • Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
  • Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide activities.
  • Experience with structure-from-motion photogrammetry data collection, processing software, and analysis.
  • Excellent time and task management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate effectively via written, spoken and graphical means.

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC's Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

Salary Information:

The starting annual pay for this position is within the range of $63,100 - $66,890. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA, and whose primary office is in Kailua-Kona, HI. Where a successful candidate's pay will fall within this range is based on a variety of factors including location, qualifications, skills, and experience. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Who We Are:
The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science

About the Company

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USA The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

We address the most pressing conservation threats at the largest scale. Thanks to the support of our more than 1 million members, we’ve built a tremendous record of success since our founding in 1951:
  • We've protected more than 119 million acres of land and thousands of miles of rivers worldwide — and we operate more than 100 marine conservation projects globally.
  • We work in all 50 states and more than 72 countries — protecting habitats from grasslands to coral reefs, from Australia to Alaska to Zambia.
  • We address threats to conservation involving climate change, fresh water, oceans, and conservation lands.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
FOUNDED
1951
WEBSITE
http://www.nature.org