Costa Rica Program Manager

ECOLOGY PROJECT INTERNATIONAL
Closing date for applications is July 19, 2004
Ecology Project International (EPI) seeks a Costa Rica Program Manager who will manage and implement EPI�s Costa Rica Sea Turtle Ecology Program from both Missoula, Montana (August � February) and Costa Rica (Late February � Early August). Guided by local scientists, EPI introduces students to authentic scientific study, raises cultural and ecological awareness, and promotes international cooperation. Our project site in Costa Rica consists of 6 km of nesting beaches that support endangered leatherback and green sea turtles nesting during our March - August field season. During the field season, more than 350 visiting Costa Rican and U.S. students and their accompanying teachers participate in a residential field ecology course focused on the monitoring and protection of the nesting sea turtles. This program is administered in partnership with the Pacuare Reserve and the Endangered Wildlife Trust of England who jointly oversee the research and land management. See www.ecologyproject.org.

Responsibilities:
Ecology Project International (EPI) seeks a Costa Rica Program Manager who will manage and implement EPI�s Costa Rica Sea Turtle Ecology Program from both Missoula, Montana (August � February) and Costa Rica (Late February � Early August). This position demands a high degree of organization, an ability to work well with and supervise people, meet high expectations, and work independently on a variety of challenging issues.

Qualifications:
Required:
1. The desire to make a difference in the world;
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong computer skills, esp. MS Word and Excel; 3. Management and leadership experience, especially with outdoor education programs; 4. Masters degree or equivalent work experience in a related field; 5. English and Spanish fluency; 6. Experience living and working in Latin America, especially Costa Rica; 7. Wilderness First Responder and CPR certifications.


Preferred:
1. Field research experience, especially sea turtles;
2. Knowledge of and familiarity with Costa Rica, especially the Caribbean slope; 3. Grant-writing experience.

Dates: This is a permanent position with Ecology Project International. It starts at half time for the first 6 months and will become up to full time starting in late February.
Compensation: Salary is mid-20�s equivalent; when the position becomes full-time, there are benefits including medical insurance, paid vacation and optional unpaid leave of up to two weeks per year. If interested, please download a job application (MS Word or PDF format) from www.ecologyproject.org and email, send, or fax the application, along with a resume, cover letter, and three references to: Ecology Project International Attn. Dave Glaser P.O. Box 9192 Missoula, MT 59807 dave@ecologyproject.org
(406) 721-7060 fax