Stewardship Coordinator
Core
Lead the Stewardship Sector for a National Estuarine Research Reserve, coordinating monitoring of vegetation and natural resources, managing invasive species removal, and overseeing habitat restoration projects.
Role type
Senior Stewardship Coordinator (Marine Conservation & GIS)
Builds
Annual work plans, semi-annual reports to NOAA, spatial databases, GIS applications, and restored coastal habitats.
Domain
Marine Science / Coastal Ecology / Environmental Conservation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Ecology principles, vegetation monitoring, invasive species removal, GIS and geospatial data management, grant writing and management, supervisory experience, field sampling, boat operation
Preferred skills
Master's degree in marine/environmental science, advanced GIS tool development, modern field sampling equipment expertise, habitat management project design, agency partnership experience
Technologies
GIS software, advanced GPS equipment, Microsoft Office, data management & analysis software
Responsibilities
Direct the Reserve's Stewardship Program and develop annual work plans/budgets; Conduct field work and data analysis for vegetation monitoring of marsh, mangrove, and upland habitats; Collect geospatial data and provide GIS/mapping support; Serve as liaison with resource management community; Coordinate special studies and stewardship activities; Grant writing and management; Supervise stewardship staff.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory duties