Preserve Manager, Palmyra Atoll
About the role
The staff and facilities on TNC’s Palmyra Preserve support scientific research by TNC, the USFWS, and world-renowned research institutions. Staff are hired on a seasonal basis for approximately 3 months at a time to run the operations, maintain the facilities and support visitor and research trips. Board and lodging are provided while on-island.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the maintenance of Preserve facilities and equipment including generators, marina & boats, photovoltaic, runway, and the oversight of kitchen and housekeeping services.
- Supervise seasonal staff and volunteers, ensuring the smooth running and safety needs of the facility.
- Set objectives, manage performance, and motivate team members.
- Oversee the construction or maintenance repairs of a building or facility, including working knowledge of maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline engines; generators; outboard motors; water filtration and plumbing systems; hydraulics; refrigeration systems; energy systems, preferably experience with photovoltaic and battery storage, and a working knowledge in use of common hand and power tools.
- Manage food preparation, housekeeping, and inventory control services.
- Perform physical work and ability to lift 50lbs.
- Use MS Word and Excel to produce reports and maintain inventories.
- Hold a valid passport with an expiration date later than your term of employment, proof of a physical examination showing good health, a current tetanus vaccination, and a first aid/CPR certification current throughout assignment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in facilities management and operations (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Cumulative 1-year experience working in a confined community such as aboard a ship, field camp, or remote field station.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise staff to support the smooth running and safety needs of a facility.
- Experience overseeing the construction or maintenance repairs of a building or facility, including working knowledge of maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline engines; generators; outboard motors; water filtration and plumbing systems; hydraulics; refrigeration systems; energy systems, preferably experience with photovoltaic and battery storage, and a working knowledge in use of common hand and power tools.
- Experience overseeing food preparation, housekeeping, and inventory control services.
- Experience performing physical work and ability to lift 50lbs.
- Experience with MS Word and Excel in producing reports and maintaining inventories.
- Current certification in First Aid/CPR.
- Valid driver's license.
Qualifications
- Valid Passport with an expiration date later than your term of employment.
- Proof of a physical examination showing good health.
- A current tetanus vaccination.
- A first aid/CPR certification current throughout assignment.
Skills
- Facilities Management and Operations.
- Project Management.
- Interpersonal Savvy.
- Leadership.
- Construction and Maintenance Repairs.
- Food Preparation and Housekeeping.
- Physical Work.
- MS Word and Excel Proficiency.
- First Aid/CPR Certification.
- Valid Driver's License.
Benefits
The starting pay for this position is generally $3000.00 biweekly (gross). Returning Palmyra staff are provided higher rates due to experience. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.
Pay
The starting pay for this position is generally $3000.00 biweekly (gross). Returning Palmyra staff are provided higher rates due to experience.
Schedule
The staff and facilities on TNC’s Palmyra Preserve support scientific research by TNC, the USFWS, and world-renowned research institutions. Staff are hired on a seasonal basis for approximately 3 months at a time to run the operations, maintain the facilities and support visitor and research trips. Board and lodging are provided while on-island.