Bat Conservation International

Restoration Team Lead

Western United States

Status: Full Time, Salaried

Reports to: Director of Habitat Protection and Restoration (HP&R) (Jason Corbett)

Supervises: Sr. and Restoration Specialists, NPS Ecology Field Lead

Key Relationships: Director HP&R, Compliance Team Lead, Subterranean Team Lead, Geospatial Team Lead, Director, Endangered Species Interventions (ESI), Chief, Global Conservation and Strategy
Salary: $85,000+ annually + benefits

BCI and our Mission

Bat Conservation International (BCI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ending bat extinctions worldwide, seeks a Restoration Team Lead to join BCI’s HP&R Program. The Restoration Team Lead must be highly collaborative and enjoy working within an environment that is mission and results-driven, and contribute to the mission of BCI, the HP&R program, and lasting, positive ecological change.

BCI is a distributed organization with staff across the United States. The Restoration Team Lead can live anywhere in the western US but will be directing and coordinating conservation projects across the US, heavily emphasizing the southwestern United States, particularly in New Mexico and Arizona and thus being located in or willing to relocate to, either of those states will be a bonus.

Primary Responsibilities and Expectations

The Restoration Team Lead will lead, manage, and occasionally perform a variety of conservation activities that benefit bats and their habitats including, but not limited to: surveys of springs and seeps, restoration of various water and foraging resources, post-wildfire restoration of forested and desert landscapes, inventory, survey, , conversion of abandoned mines with water to bat friendly wildlife drinkers, repopulating areas with wild agaves, restoration of roosting and foraging habitat in forest stands, maximizing such habitats through various techniques such as prescribed fire and selective thinning and fuel removals, and overseeing team safety and training. .

This position is ideal for a biologist, ecologist, natural resource manager, or conservationist with interest and experience conducting/managing restoration work across various landscapes, managing and coordinating collaborative projects, managing a diverse staff with a variety of skillsets, and communicating with various partners and stakeholders. Primary duties will be to develop and manage staff, workflows, partnerships, project work, grants and agreements, and internal and external collaboration to improve efficiency and increase opportunities coming into the team.

Position Description:

The Restoration Team Lead will:

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

Required Knowledge/Experience

MS degree in a relevant field such as biology, ecology, wildlife, conservation, or a related field or a B.S. degree plus 8 years at least of relevant professional experience.5+ years of experience leading teams and supervising staff.Proficiency in written and verbal communication skills in English.Proficiency in contract management.Proficiency and confidence in spoken communication by email, Zoom communications, in-person meetings and in-person presentations.Proficiency in data managementProficiency in budget managementProficiency in a wide variety of restoration practices such as Processed Based Restoration, etcDemonstrated ability to manage projects, including management and coordination of remote staff and external partnersDemonstrated ability and interest in proposal writing to support restoration projects.Proven Success with managing multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and accurately with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize under the pressure of deadlines.Ability to work, communicate, and ask for support effectively with all levels of staff, government agencies, industry, landowners, and other partners.

Preferred Knowledge/Experience:

Demonstrated familiarity with bat ecologyKnowledge of standard and cutting-edge techniques for water restoration in arid land ecosystems.5-10 years professional experience with federal and/or state agencies and/or the private sector and preferably allKnowledge and experience in spring inventory techniquesKnowledge of invasive plant and animal management techniques.Knowledge of abandoned mines, both surface and subsurfaceExtensive experience and knowledge in 4x4 off-road driving.Extensive experience working in dynamic and remote outdoor environmentsCertifications in first aid and CPR (training may be provided if necessary).

Work Characteristics and Competencies:

Applications are due by midnight on March 18, 2026.

Compensation and Benefits