BFREE FIELD STATION MANAGER

at BFREE

Location:
Southern Belize

Duration:
Open

Job Type:
Permanent

Job Description:
Unique Full-time Job Opportunity at Field Station in Belize Rainforest--BFREE is a US registered non-profit 501c3 organization, which owns and operates a biological field station located on a 1,153 acre private reserve nestled in tropical rainforest at the foothills of the Maya Mountains in southern Belize. The land borders 4 protected areas and is connected to over 1.5 million acres of parks and reserves. BFREE’s mission is to help conserve this important area, one of the last unspoiled rainforests left on earth. This is achieved through programmatic activities including environmental education, scientific research (including significant avian research), service-based ecotourism, best land use practices, and conservation based policy advocacy. Visit us at (URL: http://www.bfreebz.org) . Starting Date: January 2012. Job Responsibilities: The Field Station Manager will live at BFREE, and reports to the Executive Director. Duties include but are not limited to: ** Supervise staff of 10+ employees in a remote and active field station deep in the rainforest; ** Remain in frequent contact with BFREE’s Executive Director to report activities and issues at the field station; ** Manage use of tools, equipment and vehicles, maintain tracking system for employees and equipment; ** Correspond with all visitors (student groups, researchers, interns); ** Work closely with visiting researchers, students, interns, and other visitors providing logistical and administrative support; ** Oversee administrative tasks such as accounting, payment of monthly bills, such as social security payments, hotel taxes, and other monthly payments; ** Conduct regular town trips to get food and other supplies; ** Assist with leading field trips into the rainforest and throughout various parts of Belize Flexibility required. BFREE is willing to hire a couple for this position. Compensation and job benefits: Salary is negotiable based on experience. Work week will be Monday through Saturday, approximately 8:00 am – 5:00 p.m. Most Sundays are free, flexibility required. Compensation includes housing and three meals per day 7 days per week, two weeks of paid vacation per year.

To Apply:
Contact information: To apply: Please send a resume or CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, plus the name, title and contact e-mail address for three references to HEATHER BARRETT, Director of Organizational Development, (EM: bfreebelize AT gmail.com).

Qualifications:
**Experience living and working in the tropics, preferably in the rainforests of Central or South America; **Knowledge maintaining and managing facilities and equipment, including visitor and staff housing, vehicles and power tools; **Ability to supervise building projects, both on a large and small scale; **At least 2 years leadership/ management experience in related field; **Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Power point, Quicken, Excel); **Valid Drivers License. Preferred Qualifications: Wilderness First Responder Certification, Wilderness First Aid, or equivalent; A.S. or B.S or B.A. degree.