Senior Coastal Scientist
The Nature Conservancy’s Virginia Coast Reserve (VCR) is currently recruiting for a Senior Coastal Scientist to be based from our Nassawadox office on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. This position will provide VCR and the Virginia Operating Unit of TNC with technical scientific leadership to inform, plan and develop conservation strategies related to coastal resilience adaptation, coastal restoration, land and water conservation and protection, barrier island management, avian monitoring and management and other emerging conservation issues. Strong candidates should have experience directing a major program of strategic importance, working/communicating with diverse audiences, an established record of strong scientific writing, and supervisory experience. More details can be found by reviewing the position posting found at nature.org (position #44808). This position will be open through 11/27/16 and applications will be accepted online only.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
•Master's Degree in science related field and 6 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•Supervisory experience.
•Established record of strong scientific writing in white papers, technical reports, proceedings or peer reviewed publications
•Experience directing a major program of strategic importance and leading a multi-disciplinary team.
•Experience with building relationships and communicating to diverse audiences.
•Experience fundraising and/or writing grants and research proposals.
•Must have valid driver’s license and safe driving record (per TNC’s Auto Safety Program.)
To apply, go to nature.org/careers, select current job opportunities, enter 44808 in Keyword field. The job description will be pulled up. Press Apply at bottom of job description.
Contact Person
Beverly W. Watson
Contact Phone
757-442-3049, ext. 10
Contact eMail
bwatson@tnc.org
