Organization:The Nature Conservancy
Location:Palmyra Atoll
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ABOUT US
The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact
around the world in more than 30 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Nature Conservancy is a leading conservation organization working globally to protect ecologically important lands and waters for people and nature. Located 1,000 miles south of Hawai'i Palmyra Atoll is one of the most spectacular marine wilderness areas on Earth. Palmyra is a 680-acre atoll with 480,000 acres of lagoons, coral reefs, and submerged lands and is a US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Refuge out to 12 miles and a Marine National Monument out to 50 miles. The Nature Conservancy owns Cooper Island, and manages the atoll in partnership with the USFWS and the Palmyra Atoll Research Consortium (PARC).
Palmyra's research station supports scientific research by world renowned research institutions (see www.palmyra-research.org). Staff are hired for a 3 month assignment to operate the research station and camp facilities. Board and lodging are provided while on-island.
The Galley/Housekeeping Manager is responsible for the management and daily operation of the Palmyra Atoll research station galley and housekeeping departments. Accountable for developing and implementing a plan that ensures: timely preparation and delivery of high quality meals at least twice a day to a variety of audiences; creating menus for special dietary restrictions and special events; on-going maintenance and cleanliness of station accommodations and all facilities to include galley, cabins, bathrooms, showers, and common areas; maintenance and cost effective control of food, beverage and other operational supply inventories and other duties as assigned by the Field Station Manager and Palmyra Program Operations Manager. Overall responsibility of the department includes: food & beverage, housekeeping and non-technical maintenance, departmental accounting and budgeting, administration, supervision, and safety. Must also support and engage in community chores and activities and strive to build and maintain a positive community environment.
This is a seasonal assignment with the opportunity to return for future assignments based on performance. Assignments require residence on Palmyra Atoll with no option of leaving until season is complete.
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in related field and 2 years related work experience in hotel/lodging or food & beverage management or other similar guest facility or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1 year experience in housekeeping stewarding, supervision and management.
- Experience maintaining a sanitary work environment; Serve Safe or equivalent certification.
- Experience in inventory control and ordering.
- Cumulative 1 year experience working in a confined community such as aboard a ship, field camp, or remote field station.
- Experience in MS Office, Word and Excel, advanced computer functions and navigating the Internet.
- Experience performing physically demanding work and lift up to 50 pounds, sometimes under adverse conditions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in related field and 2 years related work experience hotel/lodging or food & beverage management or other similar guest facility or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1 year experience in housekeeping or stewarding supervision and management.
- Experience maintaining a sanitary work environment; Serve Safe or equivalent certification.
- Experience in inventory control and ordering.
- Cumulative 1 year experience working in a confined community such as aboard a ship, field camp, or remote field station.
- Ability to complete tasks independently within assigned time frames.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, with assignments sometimes coming from a number of sources, and ability to work independently.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong administrative skills including attention to detail and numerical ability. Ability to plan, administer and record results of work-team meetings and activities.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT
The Galley Housekeeping Manage will work 6 days per week, in variable weather conditions (hot, humid, wet), at a remote location, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. These conditions:
- require considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain
- present frequent possibility of injury
- require long hours in isolated settings
- require living on Palmyra Atoll with no option to leave for up to 3 months
- requires living with a small community of people 24/7
- require employees to be on call on 48 hour shifts to allow for 24 hour a day emergency coverage
- require employees to assist with community chores even on days off
BENEFITS
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.
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HOW TO APPLY