Mangrove Nursery Coordinator

ABOUT US: 

The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches for all people through a powerful activist network. The Surfrider Foundation has achieved many important victories by persuading state, federal, and local decision makers to protect vital coastal and ocean resources. These accomplishments demonstrate the important role of recreational users in advancing coastal and ocean stewardship.

By joining the Surfrider Foundation, you will be welcomed into an open and inclusive network of incredibly supportive and collaborative people who work hard and play hard. You will have the opportunity to work with dedicated people, who are also passionate coastal users, that have their feet in the sand and toes in the water. You help bring together divergent voices and perspectives to provide our community with the leadership and tools necessary to make a difference at their beach and in coastal communities across the United States. At Surfrider, we build leaders and we are problem solvers; our culture sets us apart and influences everything we do. Coastal recreation is fun and working at Surfrider is too.

The Surfrider Foundation seeks to hire an individual to coordinate Surfrider’s mangrove nursery in Isabela, Puerto Rico. This position plays a crucial role in the preservation of coastal ecosystems, contributing to both the environment and the local economy through the provision of healthy and sustainable plants.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning and organization:

• Develop and execute coastal plant production plans according to restoration projects.
• Establish planting, transplanting, and harvesting schedules.
• Develop an inventory of coastal mangrove species.
• Identify and coordinate seed search.

Cultivation and Maintenance:

• Monitor growing conditions, such as irrigation, fertilization, and pest and disease control.
• Implement appropriate propagation techniques, whether by seed, cuttings or other methods.
• Maintain the nursery at 95% of its full capacity.

Technical Knowledge:

• Apply sustainable and environmentally friendly cultivation practices.

Personnel Management:

• Oversee and train nursery volunteers.
• Ensure a safe and efficient work environment.

Logistics :

• Manage plant inventory and coordinate distribution to events, restoration projects, and other nurseries.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.

Research and Development:

• Keep current with the latest research and techniques in coastal plant propagation and management.
• Experiment with new species or methods to improve nursery efficiency and sustainability.

Infrastructure Maintenance:

• Oversee the maintenance of nursery facilities, including surroundings, irrigation systems and equipment.

Reports to: Puerto Rico Programs Manager

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Knowledgeable in mangrove planting and restoration of sand dunes and mangroves.
• Have an understanding of local coastal plant species, their specific requirements and their role in the ecosystem.
• Timely and responsible.
• Able to work outside for extended periods of time.
• Available on weekends.

PAY:
This is a part-time/temporary position, which is contingent upon securing continued funding.
The position will be compensated with a salary commensurate with the candidate’s experience level. The Surfrider Foundation offers a salary that is competitive with other national, not-for-profit conservation organizations.

Salary Range Transparency:

Category Level: Coordinator
Hourly Rate: $20/Hour
Time Commitment: 5-10 hours/week (averaging 8 hours/week)

How Does the Surfrider Foundation Establish Salary Ranges?
The Surfrider Foundation researches, evaluates, and compares like-sized non-profit organizations to establish ranges for each position level to ensure that employees are justly compensated.

BENEFITS:
Paid sick time, paid holidays, and option to participate in 401(k) program.

TO APPLY:

Please click Apply here and follow the prompts to complete your submission.
Deadline for receiving resumes: receiving applications until the position has been filled.

JEDI COMMITMENT:

The Surfrider Foundation is committed to fostering a just, equitable, diverse and inclusive organization for all people who protect and enjoy the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches. Our success and impact depends on learning from our community, standing in solidarity with our allies and working towards a more just future, both for our organization and the environmental movement as a whole.

The Surfrider Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. Together we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other protected class.

To learn more about our Justice, equity, diversity and inclusion commitments, please visit: https://www.surfrider.org/pages/diversity-equity-inclusion