Preserve Manager - Palmyra

About the role

The Preserve Manager (PM) is responsible for the overall management, supervision of seasonal staff and volunteers, and the safety of the Preserve operations and staff at Palmyra Atoll. The PM oversees maintenance of facilities and equipment (generators, marina and boats, photovoltaic, runway) and the kitchen and housekeeping services. The position reports to the Field Operations Manager, based in Hawaii, and board and lodging are provided while on island.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and supervise seasonal staff and volunteers, and ensure the safety of operations and staff
• Oversee maintenance of facilities and equipment including generators, marina and boats, photovoltaic and runway
• Oversee kitchen and housekeeping services
• Build and maintain effective relationships with staff, partners, donors, researchers and visiting vessel crews and passengers

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years' experience in facilities management and operations, or an equivalent combination
• Cumulative 1 year in a confined community such as a ship, field camp or remote field station
• Ability to supervise staff, set objectives, manage performance and motivate team members
• Experience overseeing construction or maintenance repairs, including diesel and gasoline engines, generators, outboard motors, water filtration, plumbing, hydraulics, refrigeration and energy systems, preferably photovoltaic and battery storage, and use of hand and power tools
• Experience overseeing food preparation, housekeeping and inventory control
• Physical work experience and ability to lift 50 lbs
• Valid passport expiring after the term of employment, proof of good health, current tetanus vaccination, current first aid/CPR certification, valid driver's license and compliance with the Auto Safety Program
• Eligible to work in the United States; returning Palmyra staff receive higher rates

Required skills

• MS Word and Excel for reports and inventories
• First aid/CPR certification

What we offer

• Starting pay of $3,000 gross biweekly, with higher rates for returning staff
• Health care, flexible spending account, 401(k) with 8% employer match, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance and disability coverage
• Board and lodging while on island