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Position Title: Development Operations Manager
Department: External Relations
Reports To: Vice President of External Relations
FLSA Classification: Full Time/Exempt
HR Job Category: Project Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

POSITION SUMMARY

Manomet Conservation Sciences is seeking a Development Operations Manager to serve as a key member of the Development team, supporting fundraising strategy and sustaining and growing the philanthropic support that makes our mission possible. In coordination with the Vice President, External Relations, this role manages the systems, processes, and daily operations that power our fundraising program and help connect donors to Manomet’s science, partnerships, and conservation impact.

As the primary administrator of Manomet’s donor database, the Development Operations Manager ensures accurate gift processing, acknowledgments, reporting, and prospect tracking. The role also provides operational support for donor stewardship, appeals, research, and events, and works closely with colleagues across Development, Communications, Finance, and Programs to support strong collaboration and informed fundraising decisions.

ABOUT MANOMET:

Manomet is a 501(c)(3) organization that empowers stakeholders through science and works with partners to make a world where ecosystems and human communities thrive. Since Manomet’s beginnings as a bird banding operation in 1969, its science and research have expanded to focus on ecosystem management and resilience, shorebird conservation, and educating tomorrow’s leaders about the importance of the natural world. Workplace diversity, science, and climate change are the fundamental principles driving Manomet’s work today.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary administrator for Raiser’s Edge, managing daily database operations, data integrity, gift coding, queries, reporting, imports/exports, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate constituent, appeal, solicitation, campaign, and prospect records; support prospect management, moves tracking, and portfolio reporting.
• Process gifts and pledges accurately and on time, including acknowledgments, stock gifts, credit card and mobile giving, and donor inquiries.
• Produce regular and ad hoc reports to support fundraising, donor engagement, reconciliation, audit preparation, and organizational reporting.
• Coordinate data sharing and reconciliation with Finance and support tracking for grants, foundations, and reporting deadlines.
• Conduct donor, prospect, foundation, and corporate research; prepare profiles, briefings, and background materials to support cultivation and proposal development.
• Support fundraising campaigns and events through list preparation, segmentation, tracking, invitations, registration, follow-up, and related logistics.
• Partner with Communications on donor data integration and provide backup support for related systems as needed.
• Train and support staff in database procedures and best practices; maintain development documentation and internal processes.
• Help manage the Development calendar and provide general operational, donor service, and administrative support for the team.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Vice President of External Relations.

PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in development operations, advancement services, fundraising support, or nonprofit database management.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong experience with Raiser’s Edge or another fundraising database/CRM.
• Excellent computer skills, including strong proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and internet-based tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and maintain strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to produce accurate reports, manage data with care, and maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong customer-service orientation.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and support colleagues effectively.
• High degree of initiative and ability to work independently.
• Commitment to Manomet’s mission and interest in supporting a more sustainable world.
• Occasional night and weekend work may be required, particularly around events.
• Must have a valid US passport (if applicable for position)
• Must have a reliable method of transportation and a valid driver’s license
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must successfully pass a background check

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability and willingness to occasionally travel to various locations in the US as necessary to complete job duties. Travel may also be international. Travel is reimbursed. (If applicable)
• Normal office business environment.
• Close work (paperwork, visual examination).
• Occasional walking up and down stairs, standing, and bending.
• Ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.
• Hybrid remote work is possible.

SALARY RANGE: $63,000 -$68,000

Compensation commensurate with experience. Manomet offers excellent benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 403 (b) match, life insurance, and several other benefits.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected] by April 30^th, 2026. Please reference the job title in the subject line.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job.  The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis. 

Manomet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Position Title: Spatial Analyst – Shorebird Tracking & Movement Ecology
Department: Science
Reports To:   Vice President of Science
HR Job Category:  Project Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Manomet Conservation Sciences, a mission-driven conservation NGO, is seeking a Spatial Analyst to lead the analysis, interpretation, and visualization of shorebird tracking data across the full annual cycle. This position offers a unique opportunity to advance migratory bird conservation through cutting-edge spatial analysis grounded in real-world telemetry data.  The ideal candidate is an experienced spatial ecologist with deep expertise in movement ecology, habitat modeling, and conservation applications of tracking data.  This position will work closely with field teams, biologists, Indigenous partners, and international collaborators to inform the conservation of critical sites and migratory pathways.  The major focus of this research position is to lead cutting edge analyses of shorebird tracking data to help identify factors limiting populations of these species, so that conservation action can be targeted to reverse declines and recover populations.

ABOUT MANOMET:

Manomet is a 501(c)(3) organization that empowers stakeholders through science and works with partners to make a world where ecosystems and human communities thrive. Since Manomet’s beginnings as a bird banding operation in 1969, its science and research have expanded to focus on ecosystem management and resilience, shorebird conservation, and educating tomorrow’s leaders about the importance of the natural world. Workplace diversity, science, and climate change are the fundamental principles driving Manomet’s work today.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead the processing and analysis of high-resolution tracking data (e.g., GPS, satellite, archival tags) to identify migratory pathways, stopover sites, and habitat use across the full life cycle of shorebird species, and in particular flagship species in Manomet’s strategic plan and with a special focus on Whimbrel ecology and conservation.
• Develop spatial models to assess habitat selection, connectivity, exposure to threats (e.g., climate change, land use), and seasonal movement patterns.
• Maintain and curate long-term spatial databases and ensure data quality and accessibility for internal and partner use.
• Produce high-quality maps, visualizations, and interactive tools for internal use, reports and scientific publications, and public outreach.
• Contribute to development of spatial decision-support tools that prioritize conservation actions at local, regional, and flyway scales.
• Support the integration of Traditional Knowledge and community-based monitoring into spatial analysis frameworks.
• Collaborate with field scientists, Indigenous communities, and conservation partners to ground-truth spatial analyses and co-design research questions.
• Work across hemispheres with the Shorebird Science and Conservation Collective, NGOs, academic institutions, and government agencies to synthesize and share tracking data.
• Provide spatial science support for conservation planning, policy engagement, and species recovery initiatives.
• Help maintain long-term datasets and publish high-impact research in peer-reviewed journals.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support data training and technical capacity-building for junior staff, students, and Indigenous partners.
• Co-author publications and contribute to science communication efforts to share research findings broadly.
• Help secure and manage funding through grant writing and reporting, donor proposals, and institutional partnerships.
• Work collaboratively with other scientists and conservation specialists across multiple projects
• Potential to participate in field research projects if desired.

PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• D. in Spatial Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Quantitative Ecology, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience working with animal movement data and geospatial datasets in a conservation context.
• Advanced proficiency in analytical program languages such as R or Python for spatial analysis.
• Strong GIS skills (ArcGIS, QGIS), including remote sensing, spatial statistics, and habitat modeling.
• Strong background with shorebird ecology and migratory connectivity.
• Familiarity with full life cycle demographic models and with incorporating spatial movement and connectivity data to guide conservation planning.
• Demonstrated experience publishing peer-reviewed articles and producing applied conservation products.
• Experience working with telemetry platforms (e.g., Motus, Lotek, CTT, ARGOS, GPS-UHF).
• Experience integrating environmental covariates (e.g., land cover, climate, disturbance) into movement models.
• Knowledge of conservation planning tools and site prioritization approaches.
• Experience working on collaborative research and conservation, and participation in large scale conservation efforts.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, interdisciplinary mindset.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Track record of publication in scientific journals related to bird conservation
• Experience raising grant funding to support research and conservation preferred
• Experience working respectfully with Indigenous communities and integrating Traditional Knowledge with Western science preferred.
• Familiarity with North American Flyway conservation frameworks (e.g., Atlantic, Pacific, Mid-continent, East Asian–Australasian) preferred.
• Must have reliable method of transportation, valid driver’s license and passport
• Must successfully pass a background check

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability and willingness to travel to various locations in the US as necessary to complete job duties, such as travel to scientific meetings and conferences. Travel may also occasionally be international. Travel is reimbursed (If applicable)
• Close work (paperwork, computer work, visual examination).
• Occasionally walking up and down stairs, standing, and bending.
• Remote/Hybrid remote work possible. Attendance is expected occasionally at Manomet headquarters for meetings, special events, and staff retreats.

 SALARY RANGE: $72,000 – $79,000

Compensation commensurate with experience. Manomet offers excellent benefits, including health insurance, dental, 403b match, life insurance, and several other benefits.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected] by January 9^th, 2026.  Please reference the job title Spatial Analyst in the subject line.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job.  The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis. 

Manomet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.