Position title: Conservation Finance Associate Specialist
Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position at 100% time is $74,900 to $87,300.
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: The start date is negotiable. Ideally the position starts by September 2, 2025.
Position duration: This is a 1-year initial appointment.
Open date: May 29, 2025
Next review date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Oct 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
Department: https://msi.ucsb.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Preferred qualifications
● Proficiency with coding languages such as R and/or Python and experience working with GitHub;
● Knowledge in financial instruments for conservation such as carbon credits or bonds;
● Experience developing or applying economic models and methods for conservation;
● Experience conducting analyses on conservation finance and risk management;
● Ability to synthesize and communicate scientific methods and results to a variety of partners and stakeholders;
● Excellent creative problem solving, solutions-oriented mindset and troubleshooting skills;
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
● Ability to take initiative, self manage, and work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team;
● Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational and time management skills;
● An ability to work and problem solve independently.
Application Requirements
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Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V. -
Cover Letter -
3 required references (contact information only)
About UC Santa Barbara
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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
