Coral Project Specialist – US Virgin Islands

About the role

The Coral Project Specialist (CPS) coordinates the field and aquaculture teams at The Nature Conservancy’s Coral Innovation Hub on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. The role ensures timely delivery of grant milestones, manages inventory, and supports restoration and conservation activities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead coordination between field and aquaculture teams, tracking project deliverables and timelines.
• Maintain an inventory database for field nurseries and the land‑based lab, reporting progress to supervisors.
• Oversee field and boating operations, including safe transport of corals from lab to reef sites.
• Collect, assemble, and analyze data, keeping accurate records of nursery stock and project outcomes.
• Support permit applications, partner communications, and funder reporting alongside the Coral Program Manager.
• Perform SCUBA or snorkel field work as part of the TNC dive team.
• Supervise support staff, handling performance management and training.

Required profile

• Experience working in marine or aquaculture environments, preferably with coral restoration projects.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions based on analysis, and adapt to changing project needs.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for inventory and data management.

Required skills

• SCUBA diving
• Snorkeling
• Inventory management
• Data analysis
• Database management
• Aquaculture maintenance and propagation