The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 35 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Nature Conservancy is a leading conservation organization working globally to protect ecologically important lands and waters for people and nature. Located 1,000 miles south of HawaiĆ¢€˜i Palmyra Atoll is one of the most spectacular marine wilderness areas on Earth. Palmyra is a 680-acre atoll with 480,000 acres of lagoons, coral reefs, and submerged lands and is a US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Refuge out to 12 miles and a Marine National Monument out to 50 miles. The Nature Conservancy owns Cooper Island, and manages the atoll in partnership with the USFWS and the Palmyra Atoll Research Consortium (PARC).
Palmyra's research station supports scientific research by world renowned research institutions (see _www.palmyra-research.org_). Staff are hired for a 3 month assignment to operate the research station and camp facilities. Board and lodging are provided while on-island.
The Galley/Housekeeping Manager is responsible for the management and daily operation of the Palmyra Atoll research station galley and housekeeping departments. Accountable for developing and implementing a plan that ensures: timely preparation and delivery of high quality meals at least twice a day to a variety of audiences; creating menus for special dietary restrictions and special events; on-going maintenance and cleanliness of station accommodations and all facilities to include galley, cabins, bathrooms, showers, and common areas; maintenance and cost effective control of food, beverage and other operational supply inventories and other duties as assigned by the Field Station Manager and Palmyra Program Operations Manager. Overall responsibility of the department includes: food & beverage, housekeeping and non-technical maintenance, departmental accounting and budgeting, administration, supervision, and safety. Must also support and engage in community chores and activities and strive to build and maintain a positive community environment.
This is a seasonal assignment with the opportunity to return for future assignments based on performance. Assignments require residence on Palmyra Atoll with no option of leaving until season is complete.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSWORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT
The Galley Housekeeping Manage will work 6 days per week, in variable weather conditions (hot, humid, wet), at a remote location, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. These conditions will involve:
HOW TO APPLY
To apply to position number 42305, submit resume and cover letter as one document. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 1, 2015.
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The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity EmployerOur commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of men and women of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
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