Conservation Project Manager

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

Conservation Project Manager

The Conservation Project Manager helps implement Como's Conservation Strategy through projects focused on conservation, sustainability, climate action, and community engagement. This role works across departments and with external partners to coordinate initiatives, support collaboration, and help integrate conservation goals into everyday work throughout the organization.

Here's what you can expect to do:

• Coordinate conservation and sustainability projects.
• Support partnerships, engagement efforts, and AZA SAFE initiatives.
• Organize meetings, timelines, deliverables, and project updates.
• Develop communication and educational materials.
• Collaborate across departments to advance conservation goals.

Experience Required

Five years of vacancy related experience (see vacancy related experience and acceptable degrees for each position listed below) Degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for work experience as follows: Associate Degree - 2 years Bachelor's Degree - 4 years Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out-of-state driver's license. Experience coordinating or supporting field conservation, sustainability, conservation education, or conservation engagement initiatives or experience with project management in a public garden, zoo, or other conservation and education-based organization. Acceptable Degrees: Environmental Studies, Conservation Biology or Ecology, Sustainability, Conservation Education, or a closely related field.

Further Comments

The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

Perks

We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits (Download PDF reader), including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Salary

$63,835.20 - $89,003.20 Annually

How to Apply

• Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.

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• Upload the following document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
• A resume (optional)

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

Saint Paul, MN 55102

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