Environmental and Ecological Services (EES) Biology Manager

The Butterfly Pavilion is seeking an Environmental and Ecological Services (EES) Biology Manager in Arkansas. This full-time position involves leading fieldwork, managing project timelines, and coordinating with clients and staff on various ecological projects related to pollinator habitats. The role emphasizes project management, communication, and ensuring timely delivery within budget. The salary ranges from $55,000 to $60,000, and the organization values science, positivity, and inclusivity.
Title: Environmental and Ecological Services (EES) Biology Manager

Reports to: Director of EES

Direct Reports: EES Entomology Technicians

FLSA: Exempt, Full Time

Salary: $55,000 - $60,000

About Butterfly Pavilion:

At Butterfly Pavilion, we transform the way people think about invertebrates. These small but mighty animals that surround us are so much more than people think. They are everywhere because everything depends on them. They are the hidden heroes of the animal kingdom. As the leader in invertebrate knowledge, inspiration and connection, Butterfly Pavilion works to foster an appreciation of these critical animals by educating the public about the need to protect and care for threatened habitats globally, while conducting research for solutions in invertebrate conservation. Whether it is providing unique, firsthand learning experiences in our exhibits and educational programs, conducting new research that sets the standard for zoos across the country or building innovative solutions for species and habitat conservation in countries around the world, Butterfly Pavilion is leading the way in ensuring invertebrates are protected for the future.

Our Core Values are a large part of who we are as an organization:
• Make Science Cool
• Love What You Do
• Go Above and Beyond
• Lead Change
• Know Your Stuff
• Be Positive
• Welcome All

These aren't just words, but words to live by here at Butterfly Pavilion.

Position Summary:

The Environmental and Ecological Services (EES) Department conducts fees for service projects for Butterfly Pavilion. These projects include consultation, monitoring, and research on oil and gas restoration sites that wish to install pollinator habitat, development sites to help them create Pollinator Districts, commercial properties to make recommendations and assess the effectiveness of putting in pollinator habitat, and more. That work also often includes education and outreach components in the form of signs, training, and additional programming. The EES Biology Manager will lead field work (horticultural and invertebrate), create and manage reports and services offered by the EES department. In addition, the EES Biology Manager will serve as project manager, managing EES project timelines, contracting, proposals, and scopes of work, invoicing, and working closely with clients and staff to ensure workflows for all EES projects while also supporting organizational project priorities as needed.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
• Ensures all projects include timelines that ensure adequate staffing and other resources are available and devoted to projects.
• Coordinates meetings with stakeholders and EES team
• Communicates and works closely with customers, vendors, and installers on project timing, completion estimates, and appropriate staff contacts.
• Provides timely updates to stakeholders
• Tracks completion of all phases of projects.
• Communicates with staff and leadership on project progress and issues and helps identify where additional resources are needed.
• Helps develop contracts and project timelines to ensure we deliver a world class product.
• Serves as key liaison between leadership, implementers, and the client facing team.
• Ensures on-time completion within budget.
• Meets or exceeds all deadlines and budget requirements.
• Leads, manages, and schedules all field portions of work.
• Assists in invertebrate preservation and ID.
• Oversees and helps with data collection, data entry, and statical analyses.
• Writes scientific reports and update clients on findings.
• Works well with other departments (primarily education and marketing) to create programming and signage for clients.

Position Outcomes:
• Foster professional relationships with current and future clients
• Lead monthly meetings with team.
• Schedule and lead interdepartmental meetings as needed.

Competencies:
• Relationship management
• Project/Time management
• Results and Goal-Oriented
• Resource Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Coaching and Developing
• Decision-Making

Qualifications/Experience:
• 2 + years of experience in project management.
• 2+ years of experience in environmental or biological sciences, including conducting fieldwork.
• Bachelor's degree, advanced degree is a plus.
• Background in insect and plant identification a plus.
• An understanding of project budget development and job costing.
• Proven ability to lead an interdisciplinary team in completing projects.

Additional Requirements:
• Regular attendance at organization, branch, and department staff meetings and trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

While performing the responsibilities of this position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the position will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
• At Butterfly Pavilion, the employee is occasionally exposed to moderate to loud environmental noise for extended periods of time.
• While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and stand, use their hands and fingers, to handle/feel/grasp. The employee is occasionally required to reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Employee should be able to lift, carry any items up to 50 lbs.

How to Apply:

Butterfly Pavilion is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply for open positions and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or veteran status.

Applicants must submit a Resume and Cover Letter.

Position is open until filled. No phone calls or drop in's please.

Note: An offer is contingent upon passing of a criminal background check.