Field Management Coordinator

Job Title:                     Field Management Coordinator  

Reports to:                   Head of Climate Change Field Centers

Department:                Field Management

Classification:              Full-time, hourly, non-exempt for one year term

 

Earthwatch Institute is an international environmental organization that engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. Our research program focuses on climate change, the sustainable management of resources, oceans, and communities in order to better understand critical environmental issues and inform and influence local agendas.

 

HSBC has created a five-year, US$100 million partnership to respond to the urgent threat of climate change worldwide with the support of Earthwatch Institute, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), the Climate Group, and WWF. The HSBC Climate Partnership (HCP) is a 5 year program aimed at reducing the impacts of climate change on people and their livelihoods, by promoting action in some of the world’s major cities, river basins and ecosystems.

 

Earthwatch’s research focus within the HCP investigates climate change impacts on forest ecosystems, including the link to anthropogenic disturbance. Earthwatch has set up regional climate centers in the following five countries: UK, USA, Brazil, India and China. These regional climate centers provide the base for the research and learning elements of the overall program which aims to engage HSBC employees and communities surrounding the regional climate centers in order to understand and act on climate change.

 

Prior to joining a field research project at a regional climate center, HSBC employees have the opportunity to learn via an online virtual learning program and volunteer locally on climate change related local volunteering projects. Once returned from their field research experience, these employees also have the opportunity to work as a ‘champion’ within the bank supporting environmental activity across the organization.

 

 

Position Summary

The Field Management Coordinator will work closely with all members of the HCP team to provide support and organize department functioning, but primarily support the Head of Climate Change Field Centers.  The FMC is the key position responsible for maintaining streamlined programs, creating efficient processes and procedures, and acting as department liaison while other members of the HCP team are traveling.

 

 

Responsibilities/Duties: Administrative support and travel arrangements Liaise with HCP engagement in US office re: field management concerns for the Regional Climate Centers in North and Latin America Risk management implementation Update Threat Assessments for HCP countries Update existing risk assessments with Field Directors Ensure Emergency Response Plans are up-to-date and accurate Provide support for risk management review of HCP local volunteering projects in the Americas and Asia Support for strategic legacy planning project for RCCs in conjunction with the Community Action Partners project (Harvard Business School Alumni) Support FY09 briefings review for RCCs Process expenses for NA RCC and LA RCC field staff Other duties as assigned

 

 

Skills/Qualifications/Experience: Proven record of strong administrative, organizational and project management skills with the ability to work collaboratively, multi-task, and prioritize assignments Strong computer skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint Excellent customer service skills Demonstrated flexibility, initiative, resourcefulness, the ability to maintain composure in a fast paced non-profit environment while keeping a positive attitude Familiarity with risk management systems preferred Portuguese fluency preferred

 

 

Pay range: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.  Competitive benefit package, including 20 days of Paid Time Off and 13 paid holidays, including Christmas week. 

 

Due to limited time and financial resources we are only able to accept applicants who are already eligible to work in the United States for any employer.

 

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, P.O. Box 75, Maynard, MA 01754-0075.  No phone calls please.