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Siempre Viva A.C. is seeking for an Field Manager
The Siempre Viva San Quintín Field Station (SVSQ) at San Quintín, Baja California, Mexico seeks a full-time Field Station Manager to work on-site at the new education and research field station.
- Aplications will be received until February 28
- Full-time position
- Applications will be received only through online form
- In-site work modality.
NOTICE
All documentation must be summited in English and Spanish.
Applications will only be received through the application form.
About the work area
Located on the Monte Ceniza Peninsula, San Quintín Bay (30.45°, -115.96°) in Baja California, Mexico, the Siempre Viva Field Station is planned to be built within the 80 hectares owned by Siempre Viva A.C., a Mexican Civil Society Organization (CSO).
Job Description
- In coordination with the Academic Director to coordinate and support the logistics of educational and research activities at the SVSQ field station.
- Maintaining constant communication with the Academic Director regarding the operation and functioning of the SVSQ field station.
- Proposing and executing a daily/monthly activity plan with defined objectives and goals.
- Assisting in the design and supervising the adherence to access, research, security, and staff and visitor behavior protocols, as well as to prevent and respond to emergencies that may arise.
- Demonstrating sensitivity, understanding, inclusion, and equity towards the academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds, disabilities, gender, identity, sexual orientation, and ethnicity of students, teachers, SVSQ staff, and the general public.
- Conducting activities on the SVSQ property ethically and professionally, in a manner compatible with its long-term conservation.
- Supporting and guiding researchers, along with the Academic Director, in obtaining permits to conduct research activities on SVSQ property.
- Collaborating with the Academic Director, teachers, and visitors in designing itineraries that ensure their activities are safe and effective.
- Developing and implementing field trips, K-12 programs, and public education programs related to SVSQ research or other topics that cater to a broader audience.
- Designing and implementing, together with the Academic Director, a management program for invasive species, climate change effects, environmental education, and sea-level rise on the SVSQ property.
- Be a Mexican citizen
- Be originally from and/or resident of San Quintín, B.C.
- Have a valid U.S. visa (at least B1 – B2) (Desirable)
- Have a valid driver’s license and own vehicle for rough terrain
- Have experience in field work in rugged and inaccessible areas.
- Basic/Intermediate English level (Desirable).
- Work experience in the Baja California region is required (Minimum 3 years).
- Experience working with communities in various sectors is preferable.
- Experience collaborating with binational or multinational projects is preferable.
- Demonstrated experience in coordination, administration, logistics, group management, operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities, and monitoring of biological resources.
- Knowledge in ecosystem management, including environmentally friendly practices and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Experience working with small boats, tractors, all-terrain vehicles, and trailers will be considered an asset.
February 28
- Deadline to apply.
March 3 – 7
- Evaluation of applications.
- Applications after this date will be considered only if the position has not been filled.
March 10 – 14
- Interviews
From March 15
- Announcement of the selected person.