Coordinador de Reforestacion

Reforestation Coordinator

Location:Río Piedras Puerto Rico
Employment Type: Full-Time Regular Position

About Us

Para la Naturalezais a leading nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to the conservation restoration and sustainable management of Puerto Ricos natural resources. We are seeking a highly capable Reforestation Coordinator to join our growing team and lead critical field nursery and maintenance operations across protected natural areas.

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with proven experience in supervision agronomy reforestation and facilities/land maintenance who thrives in outdoor environments and operational settings.

Position Summary

The Reforestation Coordinator is responsible for planning coordinating and supervising all reforestation conservation maintenance and infrastructure activities within assigned protected areas tree nurseries facilities and equipment operations.

This position includes direct supervision of staff and contractors budget oversight and field execution requiring flexibility to work rotating shifts extended hours weekends holidays and to travel within and outside Puerto Rico as operational needs require.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan coordinate and supervise reforestation conservation and land maintenance projects
• Oversee tree nursery operations plant production and agro-ecological practices
• Supervise field staff consultants and contractors including scheduling payroll coordination and performance oversight
• Manage budgets supplies equipment and operational resources
• Coordinate landscaping construction and facilities maintenance (electricity plumbing carpentry basic infrastructure)
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards environmental management plans and safety protocols
• Operate and oversee the use of vehicles and heavy equipment
• Work in diverse field conditions including mountains open areas and natural reserves

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Natural Sciences Agronomy Environmental Studies Social Sciences Business Administration or a related field from an accredited institution
• 12 years of experiencein a similar role with demonstrated experience in:
  • Direct staff supervision
  • Employee evaluations
  • Payroll
  • Employee development and training
  • Budget and operational management
  • Landscaping construction or facilities maintenance
  • Recruitment and selection of personnel
• 12 years of hands-on experiencein tree nursery maintenance and reforestation activities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish

Valid PR drivers license and availability to drive and operate vehicles

Ability to work outdoors in physically demanding environments

Availability to travel within and outside of Puerto Rico and to work extended or night hours rotating shifts weekends and holidays

Preferred / Highly Desirable Experience

• Project management and agronomy experience
• Knowledge of:
  • Construction codes and blueprint interpretation
  • OSHA regulations and environmental compliance
  • Botany tree production techniques agro-ecological practices pesticide utilization
• Certifications such as:
  • CPR
  • Emergency Management
  • Interpretive Guide
  • Drivers License Category #4 or higher
• Strong computer skills including:
  • MS Office(Word Excel PowerPoint)
  • Outlook
  • Internet research
  • Familiarity with Windows and macOS operating systems

Language & Communication

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish

Ability to lead teams document work and communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders

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We are an equal opportunity employer