Episode 053 - How and Why to hire a conservation project manager
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Show Notes
Are you excited to start a new decade and new year? 2020 is going to be amazing for so many reasons.
To start of the new year and Season 2 I wanted to share a little bit about conservation project management, what is this nondescript role, why do you need a conservation project manager, and how do you find one for your project.
A lot of people have asked me these questions over the past year - so I thought I would start the year answering the questions and generating an online conversation about ways people in the conservation industry implement project management into their projects. What works and what does not! So head over to the Projects For Wildlife Facebook page to start the conversation!
Before we launch into this episode today did you know we are ringing in the new year with our new partnership? The Projects For Wildlife Podcast is part of the Speak UP for Blue network, a network of podcast that connects folks like you with ocean, science, and conservation news, along with brings people and projects together from around the world. To find out more about the podcasts in the network head over to the projectsforwildlife.com website and click the big blue Speak Up For Blue box.
Share your thoughts about this episode in the Projects For Wildlife Facebook Page post and follow us on Instagram - @projectsforwildlife
Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group.
Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network:
Marine Conservation Happy Hour
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2k4ZB3x
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2kkEElk
ConCiencia Azul:
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2k6XPio
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2k4ZMMf
Dugongs & Seadragons:
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lB9Blv
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2lV6THt
Environmental Studies & Sciences
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lx86oh
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2lG8LUh
Marine Mammal Science:
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2k5pTCI
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2k1YyRL
To start of the new year and Season 2 I wanted to share a little bit about conservation project management, what is this nondescript role, why do you need a conservation project manager, and how do you find one for your project.
A lot of people have asked me these questions over the past year - so I thought I would start the year answering the questions and generating an online conversation about ways people in the conservation industry implement project management into their projects. What works and what does not! So head over to the Projects For Wildlife Facebook page to start the conversation!
Before we launch into this episode today did you know we are ringing in the new year with our new partnership? The Projects For Wildlife Podcast is part of the Speak UP for Blue network, a network of podcast that connects folks like you with ocean, science, and conservation news, along with brings people and projects together from around the world. To find out more about the podcasts in the network head over to the projectsforwildlife.com website and click the big blue Speak Up For Blue box.
Share your thoughts about this episode in the Projects For Wildlife Facebook Page post and follow us on Instagram - @projectsforwildlife
Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group.
Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app.
Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network:
Marine Conservation Happy Hour
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2k4ZB3x
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2kkEElk
ConCiencia Azul:
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2k6XPio
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2k4ZMMf
Dugongs & Seadragons:
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lB9Blv
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2lV6THt
Environmental Studies & Sciences
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lx86oh
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2lG8LUh
Marine Mammal Science:
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2k5pTCI
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2k1YyRL
Template job description for a Conservation Project Manager:
Project Manager task list
Project Manager job skills
Project manager needs to be able to multi-task and keep project moving according to the plan. Must be able to demonstrate previous success in managing meetings, tracking budgets, and coordinate teams of 5- 10 people. Project manager is responsible for building relationships with team members, informing them of what needs to be done and when, and conveying a central idea to large groups of external stakeholders. The project manager should demonstrate communicating to various stakeholder groups from scientists to policy makers. The project manager will present to sponsors, donors, and other external partners about the mission and efforts supporting the organization. The project manager will monitor scope creem and negotiate budgets, resources, and schedules, and rearrange any changes necessary to clear the path for success. The project manager will demonstrate leadership of tasks and people. The project manager will motivate from start to finish the five phases of project from concept to closure. The project manager will demonstrate foresight into reducing risk associated to each phase of the project and will produce a risk mitigation plan. The project manager will make decisions on the daily basis that will impact the progress and success of the project, from administrative to contract, it's important that they think clearly and rationally, analyzing short-term and long-term impacts of their decision.
Project manager must demonstrate effective management of conservation projects. They must demonstrate dedication and commitment to conservation, preservation, wildlife, or the organization's mission. This can be personal, volunteer, or previous jobs.
Project Manager salaryProject Managers usually earn between $40,000 and $130,000 in the US, depending on industry and level of experience. The average salary is around $80,000. In Western Europe, salaries are typically between EUR 30,000 and EUR 100,000, with average salaries around EUR 60,000.
Project Manager task list
- Deliver projects on time, within budget and according to plan
- Coordinate resources and team members to ensure successful execution of projects
- Develop project plans to detail how projects will be delivered on time and in budget and within the organizations mission
- Plan budgets and secure resource availability
- Measure project performance
- Manage and build relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Produce reports to analyse and monitor project success
Project Manager job skills
Project manager needs to be able to multi-task and keep project moving according to the plan. Must be able to demonstrate previous success in managing meetings, tracking budgets, and coordinate teams of 5- 10 people. Project manager is responsible for building relationships with team members, informing them of what needs to be done and when, and conveying a central idea to large groups of external stakeholders. The project manager should demonstrate communicating to various stakeholder groups from scientists to policy makers. The project manager will present to sponsors, donors, and other external partners about the mission and efforts supporting the organization. The project manager will monitor scope creem and negotiate budgets, resources, and schedules, and rearrange any changes necessary to clear the path for success. The project manager will demonstrate leadership of tasks and people. The project manager will motivate from start to finish the five phases of project from concept to closure. The project manager will demonstrate foresight into reducing risk associated to each phase of the project and will produce a risk mitigation plan. The project manager will make decisions on the daily basis that will impact the progress and success of the project, from administrative to contract, it's important that they think clearly and rationally, analyzing short-term and long-term impacts of their decision.
Project manager must demonstrate effective management of conservation projects. They must demonstrate dedication and commitment to conservation, preservation, wildlife, or the organization's mission. This can be personal, volunteer, or previous jobs.
Project Manager salaryProject Managers usually earn between $40,000 and $130,000 in the US, depending on industry and level of experience. The average salary is around $80,000. In Western Europe, salaries are typically between EUR 30,000 and EUR 100,000, with average salaries around EUR 60,000.
