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The Reef Resilience Specialist (RRS) will operate from our Coral Innovation Hub located on St. Croix, USVI. The RRS will provide implementation, monitoring, and research support for ongoing coral restoration efforts around St. Croix, including one of the world's largest coral reef restoration projects across a 150-acre site within a marine protected area. The RRS works with the coral team to plan, execute, and document multiple restoration projects that aim to bolster ecological and coastal resiliency. The RRS participates in all aspects of coral restoration projects and works in the field, at the land-based nursery, and in an office setting. The RRS supports planning, execution, and documentation of asexual and sexual coral propagation, coral outplanting, and coral reef monitoring. The RRS also contributes to the hub's mission to refine and improve restoration techniques through experimental design; data collection, processing, and analysis and reporting. The RRS works within a team and supports day-to-day hub operations by maintaining and organizing workspaces and equipment. In addition to supporting our Field Team in our general restoration work, this position will analyze data collected during the 2023 and 2024 bleaching events in tandem with publicly available data from prior years, to identify resilient reefs and corals, and help coordinate continued disturbance monitoring (i.e., bleaching and subsequent disease outbreaks). The RRS will lead the processing and analysis of Structure-from-Motion photogrammetry data for this project, while also providing such support to our wider SfM program.

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.

Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day.

By joining our Caribbean Division's USVI team, you will become part of a group that is a force to be reckoned with; a force for nature, a force for people, and a force for our planet. Our team consists of a dedicated group who are leading the conservation effort on multiple fronts and who expertly bring strategy and action together.

The candidate should have experience in conducting marine field work and scientific diving, and the ability to work well within a team. The ideal candidate will also have experience with reporting, experimental design, data collection and analysis, image analysis, and/or photogrammetry. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by supporting and shaping the work of our Coral Innovation Hub!

• Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, natural resource management, computer science, ocean engineering, or related field and 1 year of related experience.

• American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) certification or equivalent scientific diving certification (e.g., National Park Service BlueCard or international equivalents).

• Experience identifying Caribbean coral, fish, and common benthic species and conducting coral reef ecological monitoring surveys.

• Experience conducting asexual or sexual coral restoration.

• Experience living and working in the US Virgin Islands.

• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.

• Experience with image analysis and/or photogrammetry and related software (e.g., Metashape, TagLab, CoralNet), or a strong desire to learn these skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) and 2 years of related experience.

• Experience designing and implementing ecological research studies.

• Experience developing workflows for statistical analyses.

• Experience conducting spatial analyses using GIS (ArcGIS Pro preferred).

• Experience with python scripting.

• Experience with underwater photography and the use of DSLR cameras.

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

• Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills.

• Ability to complete tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).

• Positive attitude, passion for coral reef conservation, and high level of motivation to conduct restoration at scale.

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world!

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We're proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

• An offer of employment and related start date are contingent upon execution of a funding agreement, estimated in February 2025.

• This is a term-limited position, with an anticipated end-date three years from the execution of the funding agreement.

• Only applicants who are currently eligible to work in the United States will be considered. Unfortunately, The Nature Conservancy is unable to provide support for a work permit for this position.

• The pay range for this position is $23-25/hour. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

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 https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/recruitment/ under the FAQ section.

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.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the hourly rate of $23-25 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

To apply for job ID 56139, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/by 11:59pm EST on February 9, 2025.Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, gender identities, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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