Manager, Ecological Restoration & Community Forestry

Position Description

Tandem Global Manager for Ecological Restoration and Community Forestry works under the supervision of the Director, Ecological Restoration, to support the implementation of three grant-funded projects. Duties include supporting and coordinating the efforts across the assigned projects. This role requires an independent and motivated professional who is comfortable working on multiple projects with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

This position is contingent upon private and federal grant funding and is currently supported by three grants from different sources (bp, Green Latinos, and the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative)

Overall Responsibilities

· Maintain efficient processes to meet project goals and objectives

· Coordinate resources for multiple projects with community and corporate partners

· Provide operational and technical support in ecological and forestry science, conservation, and education

· Actively deploys to field work in the Chicago Region 2-3 days/week during restoration/planting seasons

· Support writing proposals and reports

· Contribute technical and logistical expertise to projects

· Support efforts to grow networks of community and/or corporate partners and experts

· Support research initiatives and contribute to conservation strategy development

· Work collaboratively on internal initiatives

· Maintain records of external communications and internal meetings

· Assist in documenting and managing grant applications and reporting

· Other duties as assigned

Specific Responsibilities

· Provide on-the-ground support for conservation initiatives in ecological restoration and community forestry

· Plan community events and maintain event calendar in collaboration with Social Impacts, Consulting, Communications, and Certification departments and community partners

· Suggest innovative event ideas to increase community and employee involvement

· Specifically support and coordinate resources for grant-funded projects

· Support Project Management by keeping track of project progress

Skills & Qualifications

· Undergraduate degree in a natural science field (e.g., wildlife management, ecology, natural resources, etc.)

· Ability to work independently, be a self-starter, and have a problem-solving attitude

· Ability to commute to or within Northwest Indiana 2-3 days/week during restoration and forestry seasons

· 3-5 years of technical or field experience in conservation-related sciences

· Habitat/Ecological management and Community Outreach experience is preferred

· ArcGIS/geospatial analysis experience would be an added

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Computer skills must include MS Office (Word, Excel, Dynamics CRM, PowerPoint)

· Excellent organization skills and attention to detail with ability to multi-task and prioritize competing priorities

· Customer service-oriented attitude

· Ability to mirror Tandem Global’s values and associated competencies internally and externally

Work Environment

The position is included in Tandem Global’s dispersed workforce plan. When not working on site the employee has a choice to work out of the organization’s Chicago Wilderness Regional office in Valparaiso, IN or from home. This position is mostly field based, with extensive technical and often physical work. Therefore, we seek a candidate with the ability to commute to or within Northwest Indiana 2-3 days/week during restoration and forestry seasons. We envision the Manager to work with Indiana Department of Natural Resources and (Indiana) Lake County Parks and Recreation ecological restoration crews 2-3 days per week during restoration season as well as support the urban and community forestry work in the Calumet Region of NW Indiana and NE Illinois.

Travel for internal events (staff retreats, Tandem Global Conservation Conference, or similar) and client-related meetings is expected.

This position includes extensive physical work. The employee should be able to lift to 60 lbs. and can expect frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 30 lbs. The employee may also be standing, sitting, or walking for prolonged periods of time in indoor/outdoor settings across all seasons. They can expect frequent bending, typing, and kneeling, and will complete frequent visual inspections.

The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions including extreme cold (temperatures below 32`F for more than one hour) 2-3 days/week. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme noise sufficient to cause the worker to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level. Safety briefing and/or training will be provided in such cases.

Position type: Full time

Salary: $55,000

FLSA Status: Exempt

This position is grant-funded, and continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funds. If grant funding is reduced or discontinued, the position may be reduced in hours or eliminated. The candidate must be flexible and adaptable to changing responsibilities and funding conditions. As such, employment may be subject to termination at the conclusion of the grant period.

Tandem Global is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are an inclusive, true, driven, and bold team and we don’t just believe that every act of conservation matters, we also believe that every person matters. We value diverse perspectives and encourage applicants who are underrepresented in the field of conservation science to apply. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, social background, religion, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetics, and any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Flexible work from home options available.