Summary of Position: Manages grant application process and assists with research and analysis for Teatown’s Science and Outreach Department.

Reporting To: Director of Science and Outreach

Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 per year

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifies suitable grant opportunities to help fund Teatown’s scientific research and management priorities.
• Manages the grant process from identification, application, and required follow ups in partnership with Teatown’s grants consultant.
• Leads volunteers and interns to increase research and citizen science capacity.
• Assists the Director of Science and Outreach in teaching and mentoring activities, including the Teatown Environmental Science Academy (TESA)
• May be asked to represent Teatown at regional partnerships, including the Environmental Management and Monitoring Alliance (EMMA) and the Lower
  Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM)
• Conducts ecological monitoring on the preserve in line with expertise.
• Communicates and coordinates with other staff about ongoing science research and monitoring on the preserve.
• Participates in public presentations, panels, and professional development.
• Writes management plans and reports as needed.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in the field of ecology, conservation biology, natural resources management, environmental science, or related field (PhD preferred).
• Proficiency with environmental research including study design, data collection and analysis, and written and oral presentation.
• Experience with management planning aligned with biological conservation goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Experience with GIS.
• Familiarity with northeastern plants and animals, early successional habitats, or aquatic systems preferred.
• Ability to work independently as well as in groups.
• Experience working with students and the public.

This is a full-time salaried position with a regular work week of Monday-Friday, 7 hours a day, with weekend and evening work required on occasion. Benefits include health, vision, dental, and life insurance as well as a 403(b)-retirement plan.