Associate Director of Research & Innovation

The Associate Director will support the Director in all of the management and operations of the Cape Eleuthera Institute. This includes oversight of assigned research and innovation projects and facilities, as well as line management of assigned staff. The Associate Director will help the Director to develop and deliver a strategic plan for the future that focuses on collaborative and innovative approaches to sustainable development and management of natural resources, that both supports our educational mission and can attract traditional and/or philanthropic funding.

The Associate Director will also maintain an active program of research and education that leads by example in delivering tangible conservation or innovation outcomes and generating funding for their work. In addition, the Associate Director will coordinate and lead the delivery of research experiences for our students.

The Associate Director will represent the organization at external events and functions to enhance the impact of our work and build relationships with key stakeholders. As an ambassador for the Island School, this role necessitates a commitment to exemplifying and representing our mission of ‘leadership effecting change’ whilst helping to achieve our collective vision.