Conservation Programs Mgr

Since its inception, the Walt Disney Company has worked to connect people with the natural world and inspire them to take conservation action in their own lives. Walt Disney once said, “Facts can be as fascinating as fiction, truth as beguiling as myth, and [we] have opened the eyes of young and old to the beauties of the outdoor world and aroused their desire to conserve priceless natural assets.” Today, that legacy is carried on by Disney’s Animals, Science, and Environment and the Disney Conservation Fund. Together, these teams work to conserve wildlife and wild places around the world by supporting and partnering with conservation organizations and leading conservation programs in our own backyard at Disney properties worldwide.The Bahamas Conservation Programs Manager role primarily supports implementation of the environmental management plan and local conservation strategies at Disney Lookout Cay at Light House Point on the island of Eleuthera and secondarily supports conservation work at Disney Castaway Cay and more broadly in The Bahamas. The focus of the role is to support native wildlife conservation, research, and outreach programs. Preference will be given to Bahamian candidates.This role is based at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point on Eleuthera.ResponsibilitiesManage operational logistics of conservation programs, including, but not limited to, equipment maintenance, equipment organization, training, scheduling, data collection, and event preparation and executionDesign, oversee, and conduct field-based conservation projects to uphold Disney’s commitment to conservation through interactions with contractors, community members, cast/crew/employees and guests on-siteWork with conservation leaders (internal and external to Disney) and diverse teams to drive conservation strategies, analyze data, author scientific and popular science articles, and present results at relevant meetings and professional conferencesFoster local and global collaborations with stakeholders and conservation organizations to advance strategic prioritiesOversee data management and reporting, including but not limited to oversight of electronic data collection tools, input and review data, video review, literature searches, and database managementManage permitting requirementsCreate and manage a budget for relevant programsRepresent Disney’s commitment to the environment within The Bahamas and serve as a spokesperson for our collective efforts for people, wildlife and the planetConduct terrestrial biodiversity surveys and monitor target species through a variety of methods (e.g., camera traps, acoustic monitoring, bird point counts and banding, nest monitoring, radio telemetry, insect collection), with a current focus on protected plants, birds, bats, aerial insects, and land crabs (note: focal species may change through time)Conduct marine biodiversity surveys through a variety of methods (e.g., Atlantic Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment, seagrass surveys, photomosaics, sea turtle surveys, marine mammal monitoring) and assist with coral and sponge rehabilitation and relocationSupport strategies to build conservation capacity from early childhood to early career working with local schools and nonprofit organization partnersLead a culture of inclusion and belonging within the team and across interactions with collaborators and community membersOversee the daily activities of a Conservation Programs Assistant Manager and manage onboarding, training and development to support professional growthBasic QualificationsGeneral knowledge of Bahamian natural history and specialization in an area of focus for the site (e.g., plants, birds, corals)Experience with terrestrial or marine fieldworkOutstanding ability to work well within a team setting and coordinate the activities of team membersAbility to professionally represent Disney Conservation when interacting with internal and external partnersEffective communication skills, including excellent outreach/guest interaction/public speaking skillsProven flexibility in dynamic work environmentsDemonstrated effective organization and time-management skills to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines; organizational skills with superior attention to detailProficient with Microsoft Office ProductsExperience entering, managing, and analyzing dataAbility to endure heat, humidity, biting insects, equipment failures, and other challenges associated with work in the field on associated conservation projects (e.g., traverse >3 miles in soft sand or thick underbrush)Full availability with work schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays and rotating shiftsWilling to travel, stay, and work in remote areas, alone or with othersAbility to lift 50 poundsHave (or willing/able to obtain) Basic Open Water SCUBA/AGRRA certificationPossess (or willing/able to obtain) a valid Bahamian driver's license and passportPreferred QualificationsExperience with terrestrial conservation with a particular emphasis on birds or experience with marine conservation with a particular emphasis on coralsTwo years outreach/engagement experience associated with natural sciencesPublication of at least one scientific publication (first author preferred)Required EducationBachelor's degree or demonstrable evidence of exceptional abilityPreferred EducationMasters of Science degree in one of the natural scienceAdditional InformationThis position will be based in Eleuthera, The Bahamas and required to be on-site for a designated number of days each week.This position will occasionally travel within The Bahamas based on business need.#DCLPJ