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Doris Duke Foundation · 11 hours ago

Community-Led Conservation Coordinator

Hillsborough, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$23.46/hr - $29.32/hr

Duke Farms is a living lab focused on nature restoration and wildlife conservation, and they are seeking a Community-Led Conservation Coordinator. This role involves coordinating multi-stakeholder partnerships to advance conservation goals and managing community-led conservation science initiatives.

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Hiring Manager

Janette Martinez

Responsibilities

Convene and facilitate a diverse coalition of stakeholders, including local NGOs, municipal and township governments, state and federal agencies, academic institutions, community groups and individual participants to co-create and implement conservation strategies

Represent Duke Farms’ community-led conservation science initiatives in community and partner settings by sharing program goals, activities and outcomes

Design and manage community-led projects focused on riparian ecosystem restoration and landscape connectivity

Train and mobilize community members and volunteers to collect high-quality data that drives ecological outcomes, sharing findings and outcomes externally

Create educational tools that empower citizen scientists and support sustained community engagement

Support fundraising initiatives to secure financial resources for conservation projects

Qualification

Ecology degreeConservation project coordinationCommunity-based programsStakeholder engagementEcological monitoring techniquesData managementPublic speakingTechnology proficiencyCommunity engagement passionInterpersonal skills

Required

B.Sc. degree in ecology, conservation biology, environmental science or a related field

Demonstrated experience coordinating ecological, conservation or environmental education projects

Proficiency in stakeholder engagement, communication and organizational skills

Experience developing and managing citizen science or community-based environmental programs

Knowledge of riparian restoration practices, ecological monitoring techniques and peri-urban environmental challenges

Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills

Ability to work with and lead groups representing a range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, while effectively coordinating complex logistics

Proficiency in data management and familiarity with ecological research methods

Passion for community engagement, environmental stewardship and biodiversity conservation

Proficient in using technology, including generative AI tools, to drive efficiency

Ability to navigate the 2,700-plus-acre Duke Farms property and travel to other locations, both indoors and outdoors, in various weather conditions

Ability to repeatedly lift and carry up to 20 pounds

Ability to work in various outdoor conditions including but not limited to heat, cold, sun exposure and wet weather with potential exposure to environmental factors such as poison ivy, ticks and mosquitoes

Available to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays

A valid driver's license