Conservation Monitoring Scientist

About the position Responsibilities • Lead the development and refinement of adaptive monitoring strategies across Woodland Park Zoo's field conservation programs. • Oversee program work plans for the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program, particularly in relation to monitoring and protected area management. • Design and implement monitoring protocols for target species using population viability analyses and modeling platforms. • Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement processes to align conservation priorities with recovery goals. • Support and evaluate protected area management systems, advising on opportunities for better alignment across governance levels. • Review and implement best-practice tools for ecological and social data collection. • Lead or coordinate field research projects to address knowledge gaps in species monitoring. • Collaborate with Animal Care teams and conservation partners for species reintroduction efforts. • Manage data integration across internal and external systems for conservation reporting. • Maintain and build scientific and technical partnerships with universities and NGOs. • Represent WPZ in international forums and working groups. • Contribute to monitoring-related fundraising and grant proposals. • Support the refinement of WPZ's conservation monitoring and evaluation framework. • Travel regularly to domestic and international field sites and conferences. Requirements • Advanced degree in conservation, natural resource management, data sciences, or related fields. • Minimum three years of professional experience in conservation monitoring and field-based ecological research. • Experience with protected area management and community-based conservation programs. • Proven ability to lead international fieldwork and manage scientific partnerships. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, GIS software, and monitoring tools like SMART and Vortex. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Nice-to-haves • Ability to speak a language in addition to English. Benefits • Medical, dental, and vision HMO and PPO plans for you and eligible dependents. • 11 paid holidays and 4 personal holidays. • Accrue 12 vacation days and another 12 days of sick leave your first year. • Flexible Spending Account (FSA). • Employee Assistance Program (EAP). • Tuition reimbursement. • Free zoo membership including zoo admission and discounts after 90 days. • 4 complimentary tickets per year plus other discounts and perks. • Free staff parking. • 403(b) Retirement Plan.