Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) Foundation of Sint Maarten is seeking a part-time Project Manager to assist our non-profit organization’s mission to protect the environment through research, outreach, and community-based action. Registered as a Foundation in 2007, EPIC works in collaboration with local partners and the community to address crucial conservation issues.

For more information on programs and projects, visit www.epicislands.org and facebook.com/epicislands.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will report to the Program Director. The individual must work from the island of Sint Maarten and may work from home on island. Responsibilities include:

Project Management 70%

• Manage existing and future projects, from development to implementation, and ensure that all contract requirements are fulfilled by responsible parties including but not limited to the following projects/activities:
  • Blue Flag and Green Key eco-labels
  • Outreach events and educational presentations
  • Litter cleanups
  • Research
  • Assist as needed with plastic recycling program
• Track status and deadlines of all funding applications, renewals, and grant reports.
• Ensure reports, other updates and requests are completed on time.
• Process payments.

Fundraising 15%

• Research and seek new sources of funding from foundation, corporate and government funders.
• Coordinate with Program Director and/or Board members in developing project technical and financial components as well as other requirements for the preparation of new and renewal funding applications.
• Identify fundraising opportunities.
• Coordinate fundraising events.

Office Management 15%

• Serve as the first point of communication, via phone and email, for those contacting the foundation. Direct inquiries to the appropriate contact person as needed.
• Contribute social media content.
• Organize and maintain income and expense records and submit to bookkeeper.
• Submit employee payroll and staff payments in coordination with third-party payroll service as needed.
• Submit monthly written reports on activities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with a strong attention to detail.
• Dynamic interpersonal relationship skills, with a professional demeanor and ability to build rapport and credibility with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong ability to organize, prioritize and, as appropriate, delegate tasks to balance responsibilities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Experienced analytical and research skills with ability to innovate and think strategically.
• Ability to present program information and financial reports to funders in compelling terms.
• Excellent ability to write clear, structured, articulate and persuasive materials.
• Strong ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team setting.
• Strong ability to take initiative and be self-motivated.
• Computer literacy required, including document and spreadsheet creation and editing.
• Effective problem solver who is results oriented, adaptable and willing to contribute when needed.

• A high level of professionalism, strong ethical values and clear/strong-yet-flexible.
• Proven capacity to maintain patience/tolerance and tact/diplomacy in challenging situations.

Eligibility

Preferred candidates have:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher, preferably in the environmental or sustainability field
• Proven successful management of projects, especially related to grants, including meeting project objectives and budget and reporting requirements
• Experience managing fundraising events and securing grants
• Fluency in written and spoken English