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Employer:  Earthwatch Institute.
Categories:  R&D
Program/Project Mgmt.
Other
Travel Required:  16-25%
Job Type:  Full Time
Preferred Degree:  Bachelors
Experience Required:  2-3 years
State/Province:  MA - Massachusetts
City:  Boston
Salary:  30-33K Good benefits package
Job Description: 

Earthwatch Institute is an international non-profit organization that engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment.

Position Summary:

The Field Management Coordinator is responsible for supporting the operations of the international FM department. The coordinator will work with EW Program Managers to ensure a high level of stewardship for EW Scientists, and to assist the department in activities that create a culture of safety within our organization.

This is a full-time position.

Core Responsibilities:

The Coordinator is responsible for the following:

Managing volunteer forms process, reviewing forms, and transmitting team member information to EW Scientists
Liaising with the EW Volunteer Programs and Engagement departments, and other staff as needed, in all international EW offices, to ensure the proper screening, tracking and dissemination of all volunteer forms
Conducting medical screening of team members through the review of required health and personal information forms
Liaising with medical professionals if necessary
Collating and coordinating project feedback and transmitting this to EW Scientists
Apprising researchers of team fill status and providing team lists on a regular basis
Maintaining up-to-date contact and database information
Weekly updating of Incident Management Team Duty Officer Rota and critical files
Managing allocation of department equipment such as satellite phones, field gear, etc.
Assisting Program Managers with development and updating of risk management materials
Coordinating annual contract process with EW Scientists
Assisting with production process for EW Project Briefing documents
Participating as a member of the EW Incident Management Team, including the Duty Officer Roster
Supporting the hiring, management, and training of EW Teen and Family Team Facilitators
Assisting Program Managers with stewardship of EW Scientists and partner organizations
Supporting EW Scientist training events for EW staff and Scientists
Conducting field assessments to EW projects on an as-needed basis
Qualifications/Skills:

Bachelor's degree in science, conservation, science education, or related field preferred
International travel experience required
Experience supporting international programs preferred
Ability to work well under pressure, independently and with initiative
Strong computer skills and proficient in using MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
Experience managing grants and funder relationships
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team in a collegial setting
Strong written and oral communications skills
Highly organized, with exceptional project and time management skills
Cross-cultural competency
Ability to think strategically, and solve problems creatively
Willingness to travel 2-4 weeks per year
First aid training preferred, other medical training a plus
Knowledge of language/languages other than English a plus
Background of field leadership or field research experience a plus
Salary: 30-33K Good benefits package.
Earthwatch will only accept applicants who are already eligible to work in the United States and does not pay for relocation costs.

Please indicate job title in subject line of email. Send cover letter and resume to hr@earthwatch.org; fax 978-897-0935; mail HR Earthwatch Institute, 114 Western Avenue, Boston, MA 02134. No phone calls please.

 

04/13/2011

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