Field Station Director

Organization

International Field Studies, Inc.

Job Posted

July 7, 2023

Job status

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Lindsey R. Christ

Contact Email

lindsey@intlfieldstudies.org

Contact Phone

6142689930

Location

Andros, Andros
Bahamas
Live beachfront while running our environmental education operations at Forfar Field Station. Ideal candidates have management, environmental education, and/or diving experience and a desire to live on a rustic field station overseeing a staff of 10-15 individuals.

Summary

Assumes leadership role of the field station staff team, encouraging and fostering positive attitudes,
setting a good example, and prioritizing staff efforts.

Communicates frequently with the Executive Director regarding all aspects of the field station operations
and with the Program Coordinator to ensure trip instructors expectations are met.

Works closely with the Facilities Director to ensure facilities, vehicles and vessels are maintained.

Assumes leadership role in the working relationship of the field study/trip instructors and field station
staff ensuring both the educational program expectations of the instructor and the operational
limitations of the field station and staff are realistic and negotiated equitably when necessary.

Ensures that equipment and staff resources at the field station are used efficiently and fairly when more
than one school group is utilizing the field station to meet the needs of each group as equitably as
possible.

Acts as a representative of both the field station and International Field Studies, Inc. in dealing with the
local community, local partner organizations such as Bahamas National Trust and government officials
such as customs and immigration officers.

Visit our website for complete job description and application to apply.

https://www.intlfieldstudies.org/employment

Compensation Information

$1500-$1800 per month stipend with an additional $300 Health Insurance montly stipend.  Room and Board provided and travel reimbursement/visa fees paid by organization.  Get 6 weeks of paid vacation and free guest visits.