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Daily, weekly, and monthly tasking varies according to the needs of priority conservation science projects, which may include native plant establishment and monitoring, invasive plant removal, seabird and shorebird monitoring, maintenance and monitoring of seabird social attraction project sites, and many other varied conservation science activities led by TNC and partners. Occasionally, volunteers may be asked to participate in community-based or visitor-facing activities, such as supporting philanthropy trips, presenting or demonstrating key conservation science projects to visitors, or assisting in other roles.

Application Instructions: To apply to be a Conservation Science Volunteer at Palmyra Atoll, submit your materials (resume and cover letter) online. (You can upload the cover letter in the same location as the resume.) This is an ongoing application period that will be used to fill multiple 6-month positions, starting in June 2026. If you are interested in being considered for any of the upcoming 6-month volunteer terms, we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. Your application must clearly indicate how you meet all six of the minimum qualifications presented below. If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Palmyra Science Coordinator, Dana Sabine, at dana.sabine@tnc.org. What We Can Achieve Together: Located 1,000 miles south of Hawai'i, Palmyra Atoll lies at the center of one of the world's most spectacular marine wilderness areas. The atoll contains 580 acres of emergent land surrounded by 480,000 acres of lagoons, coral reefs, and submerged lands. The Nature Conservancy owns and stewards 230 acres of this land, managing it as a Preserve. The TNC Preserve is encircled by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, which extends 12 nautical miles from shore, and the entire atoll is further protected as part of a Marine National Monument that stretches 50 miles offshore. TNC operates the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Laboratory at Palmyra, which focuses on three core strategies for developing actionable solutions to the accelerating effects of climate change: coral reef resilience, pelagic ecosystem protection, and island ecosystem conservation. Conservation Science Volunteers are recruited for six-month assignments to support scientific studies and conservation initiatives led by TNC, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and research partners. The duration of this assignment may be amended for safety reasons; if any adjustments are necessary, volunteers will be notified and fully supported by The Nature Conservancy (TNC). Volunteers work six 8-hour days with one day off per week in hot, humid, and/or wet weather on difficult and hazardous terrain under physically demanding circumstances. These conditions involve considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain, frequent possibility of injury, long hours in isolated settings, exposure to chemicals (e.g. herbicide), contaminants (e.g. WWII-era fuel), and hazards (e.g. rusted metal from WWII-era equipment). Conservation Science Volunteers are remotely supervised by the Palmyra Island Conservation Strategy Lead and must be capable of working safely and independently with minimal day-to-day guidance. Tasking priorities will be discussed with the Island Conservation Strategy Lead on a weekly basis. Daily, weekly, and monthly tasking varies according to the needs of priority conservation science projects, which may include native plant establishment and monitoring, invasive plant removal, seabird and shorebird monitoring, maintenance and monitoring of seabird social attraction project sites, and many other varied conservation science activities led by TNC and partners. Regular tasking also includes equipment and facilities maintenance, lab operations, data management, and reporting. Occasionally, volunteers may be asked to participate in community-based or visitor-facing activities, such as supporting philanthropy trips, presenting or demonstrating key conservation science projects to visitors, or assisting in other roles. We're Looking for You: We seek early-career conservation practitioners and scientists who are eager to volunteer to gain hands-on experience with innovative, globally relevant conservation science projects on a remote tropical atoll. This is a six-month, contiguous volunteer assignment designed for individuals who are motivated to learn, contribute meaningfully, and grow professionally in a field-based research environment. Well-qualified applicants have experience supporting or conducting scientific studies, show curiosity and initiative, and bring a strong drive to learn. They are adaptable, exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate resilience in dynamic field conditions. Experience living in an island community or working with island communities to support conservation or resource-management goals is preferred. Volunteers must possess (or be able to obtain) a valid passport and, if applicable, the appropriate visa and/or work permit for working/volunteering in the US with an expiration date at least one month later than the term of the assignment. They must also possess (or be able to obtain) a valid First Aid and CPR certification before the start of the volunteer term. Additionally, all volunteers must provide evidence of a physical examination showing good he

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USA The Nature Conservancy

Conservation Science Volunteer, Palmyra Program

CPR Certification

Climate Change

Community Support

Conservation

Data Management

Ecosystems

Equipment Maintenance/Repair

Facilities and Maintenance

First Aid

Hazardous Materials/Substances

Laboratory Operations

Resource Management

Volunteer Management

Broadbean

UNKNOWN

Working directly with customers in our agencies to gather and document business requirements needed to comply with established policy and procedures within the organization 2. Gathering, preparing, and submitting information and documentation to the various security, legal and administrative approvers required in the process. Required: 2+ years full-time experience managing projects, program management, or process administration (does not need to be in an official capacity as a project/program manager).

The Conservation and Environment Delivery center is seeking the talent of
someone with strong administrative skills to help manage the business
requirements for the Commonwealth’s business approval process. This position
will focus on facilitating and processing the agency requests received by the
delivery center from supported agencies, ensuring that there is good
communication with our customers throughout the process. The business approval
process is long and complex, and there is currently a backlog of requests. To
succeed in this position, candidates will need to be a self-starter who is
organized and detail oriented, as well as possess excellent customer service
skills.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

 1. Working directly with customers in our agencies to gather and document
 business requirements needed to comply with established policy and
 procedures within the organization
 2. Gathering, preparing, and submitting information and documentation to the
 various security, legal and administrative approvers required in the
 process.
 3. Meeting with a diverse group of stakeholders, to include legal, business,
 and security teams, to help ensure timely processing and approval of
 business requests.
 4. Reviewing, interpreting, and providing input on contract agreements and
 other business-related contractual documents.
 5. Collaborating with vendors ensuring clear communication of Commonwealth
 requirements and cloud use documentation where required.
 6. Researching whether there is already a current solution in use in the
 Commonwealth that would meet the documented business needs
 7. Providing general guidance to our customers on the business approval
 process and its underlying policies and processes.
 8. Overall tracking and managing of the backlog of requests.
 9. Facilitating any requests for additional information that may arise during
 the approval process.
 10. Serving as an overall point of contact and subject matter expert for both
 agency and delivery center staff.

Required Experience:

1. Required: 2+ years full-time experience managing projects, program
management, or process administration (does not need to be in an official
capacity as a project/program manager).

2. Required: 3+ years full-time experience dealing directly with customers.

3. Required: 1+ years of experience in vendor management.

4. Required: Strong leadership and organizational skills.

American Technology Consulting

(Documentation Specialist OR Contract Administration Specialist OR procurement Officer)

Administrative Skills

Backlog Prioritization

Business Processes

Cloud Computing

Communication Skills

Contract Management

Documentation

Legal Support Skills

Policy Development

Procedure Development

Project/Program Management

Purchasing/Procurement

Request for Information (RFI)

Requirements Management

Vendor/Supplier Management

Auzmor

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