Please see below for available positions.

The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Finance who will provide key oversight functions for the Finance Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing the financial performance of the organization, overseeing its accounting operations, and will work closely with the Executive Director, Directors, and other key members of the management team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and execute accounting control systems, accurate accounting records, financial strategies, and analyses for the BNT.
• Ensure full compliance with all BNT accounting, reporting, and internal control policies, and procedures.
• Liaise with Department Heads and the Executive Director to prepare annual workplans and the consolidated budget.
• Prepare monthly financials and reports, cash analysis, and cash flow projections.
• Review and update as necessary all BNT financial policies and procedures.
• Liaise with and support the BNT Finance and Investment Committees.
  Responsible for the administration of all BNT bank accounts and credit cards.
• Control and monitor all project and grant funds, assist in the preparation of financial information in support of grant applications and donor gift proposals. Ensure that all payments and financial transactions comply with conditions and restrictions imposed by grantors and donors.
• Liaise and coordinate external audit and any audit required by project donors.
• Provide relevant information for the financials and audits of the Parks Bahamas Foundation and Bahamas National Trust Fund.
• Maintain records of all BNT physical assets and ensure relevant insurance coverage is maintained
• Create and submit reports to the relevant government ministries.
• Oversee BNT gift shops and the integration of the Point of Sale and Inventory Management and associated financial procedures.
• Organize the financial aspects of and serve as a resource for BNT fundraising events.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance
  CPA preferred
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal and management skills
• Knowledge of automated accounting systems including Sage Accounting (Peachtree) Systems and ISL Payroll
• Strong communication, presentation, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work with diverse background and ethnicities
• Able to set priorities and multi-task while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines

Please visit this link to apply by 5:00 PM on July 31st, 2022.

The Bahamas National Trust, a non-profit organization committed to the conservation of sacred parks and spaces, seeks to engage a professional individual to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Finance Department with certain core functions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Directly work alongside the Finance Manager.
• Committed to good employee relations.
• Accounts payable processing.
• Credit card purchases posting and reconciliation.
• Online credit card sales posting.
• Liaise with the Coordinator in the Development Department on old and new product ideas to ensure we have moving, profit-making products in the gift shops.
• Monitoring Gift Shop inventory levels and posting of monthly cost of goods sold.
• Monthly reconciliation of assigned petty cash accounts.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Revise monthly depreciation expense posting as necessary.
• Monthly reconciliation of fixed assets register with general ledger balances.
• Prepare month-end reports for the review of the Finance Manager.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly Executive Committee and quarterly Counsel Reports.
• Assist with the Annual Audits.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting.
• Three (3) years of experience in Accounting with Audit experience being a plus.
• Familiar with the Peachtree Accounting Platform.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office Applications.
• Experience in training and developing staff.
• Superior communications and presentation skills.
• A problem solver who takes initiative.
• An extraordinary degree of confidentiality.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a critical thinker.
• Must be a team player.

Please visit this link to apply by 5:00 PM on October 11th, 2022.

The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) seeks to engage a Donor Relations Officer to manage high-quality donor interactions that foster long-term engagement and investment from individuals, foundations, and corporations located in The Bahamas and abroad.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and coordinate the donor relations program.
• Initiate and cultivate relationships with new and existing donors.
• Create and implement experiences in national parks for donors and prospects.
• Oversee a Corporate Partnership Program.
• Manage the organization’s donor database.
• Lead gift acknowledgement processes for all gifts and donations.
• Identify, develop, and oversee donor recognition opportunities.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage a wide range of donor cultivation events and opportunities.
• Support the cultivation of international donors and oversee the process of processing gifts in the United States and Canada.
• Oversee the process to accept gifts of land or other assets in The Bahamas, United States, and Canada.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Philanthropic Studies, Non-profit Management, Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or similar field.
• Experience in Client/Customer Relationship Management is a plus.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising.
• Ability to interact well with a diverse range of people.
• Excellent project management, planning, and implementing skills.
• Willingness and ability to handle confidential information.
• Disciplined work ethic, solid organization skills, and impeccable attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong computing skills, and experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Please visit this link to apply by 5:00 PM on November 30th, 2022.

The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) has an exciting opportunity for an environmental professional to help the BNT advance its outreach program. The successful candidate will be responsible for stakeholder engagement and the execution of departmental programs and projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and execute socio-cultural surveys among relevant stakeholders.
• Collate, analyze, and report on survey results.
• Develop the Stakeholder Matrix.
• Lead, develop, and implement the Stakeholder Engagement Strategy.
• Organize and host major events for various stakeholder groups.
• Organize a Partners Communication and Training Workshop.
• Support stronger collaboration with fishing associations and major fishing communities.
• Provide logistical management and support for project activities.
• Execute aspects of other grants or projects managed by the organization.
• Liaise with BNT colleagues and key stakeholders as needed.
• Represent the BNT at internal and external meetings.
• Write and review reports, papers, articles, and educational materials as needed.
• Participate in departmental strategic planning.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Education, Sociology, Psychology, or Natural Resource Management. An advanced degree is considered an asset.
• At least three years’ work experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrable computing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of communication principles.
• Good understanding of basic research techniques.
• Great interpersonal skills and relationship building proficiencies.
• Capable of working flexible hours including weekends; ability and willingness to travel nationally and internationally as needed.
• Prepared to work in remote areas.
• Data collection and analysis, grant and project management experience are all considered a plus.
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Please visit this link to apply by 5:00 PM on January 9th, 2023.

Nassau, Bahamas

The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) seeks to engage a Park Warden who will be responsible for Park enforcement and surveillance, implementing conservation monitoring plans, and species and habitat management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct regular prevention, enforcement, and compliance activities.
• Participate in the review and planning of ongoing enforcement strategies.
• Ensure the well-being of all visitors in the park.
• Utilize the Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART) or other technology, to collect patrol and monitoring data.
• Apply control measures for invasive alien species management.
• Coordinate and execute habitat restoration activities.
• Develop and implement conservation monitoring plans.
• Assist with scientific research and data collection programmes within the park.
• Work closely with the Preserve Botanist to expand knowledge of medicinal, endemic, and endangered plant species in The Bahamas.
• Assist with the day-to-day management of the Primeval Forest.
• Assist with required maintenance and repairs of park assets such as equipment, trails, landscape, and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with neighboring communities and stakeholders to address matters related to the effective management and development of the park(s).
• Assist with the development and implementation of the general management plan, strategic plan, and operating plans to achieve park goals.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of a variety of environmental and conservation projects, initiatives, and activities.
• Supervise volunteers and temporary staff allocated to the parks department.
• Provide written reports as required.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written skills
• Experience or knowledge of the Bahamian natural environment
• Proficient computer skills with experience in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
• Physical fitness to work outdoors
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• Dedication to preserving the environment and ensuring the safety of visitors

Please visit this link to apply by 5:00 PM on January 9th, 2023.

Great Exuma, The Bahamas

The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) has an exciting opportunity for an environmental professional to help advance its national park monitoring and science program. This position will be stationed in Great Exuma, Bahamas.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, & report on biodiversity research & monitoring activities.
• Organize & conduct field surveys & assessments of species, habitats, & ecosystems.
• Collate, analyze, & report on research, survey & assessment results.
• Write & review field reports, scientific papers, technical reports, articles, educational materials, policy documents, & grant proposals.
• Contribute to the development of national park management plans, zoning plans, and conservation action plans
• Manage projects pertaining to biodiversity conservation & national park management.
• Represent the BNT at national & international conferences & scientific meetings.
• Participate in strategic planning for the Department of Science & Policy.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Biodiversity Conservation, or related field. An advanced degree is a plus.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills & demonstrable computing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, passion for the environment, ability to multi-task, capable of working independently & as part of a team.
• Knowledge & understanding of species, habitats, & ecosystems throughout The Bahamas & the region, as well as threats to their conservation.
• Proficient swimmer required. A SCUBA and/or Scientific Diving certification is a plus.
• Ability to work in remote areas, flexible hours including weekends, & willingness to travel nationally & internationally.

Please visit this link to apply by 5:00 PM on January 19th, 2023.

Great and Little Exuma

The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) seeks to engage a Deputy Park Warden who will be responsible for increasing effective management of national park resources.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supervised prevention, enforcement, and compliance activities.
• Ensure the well-being of all visitors in the Park.
• Utilize the Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART) to collect data.
• Apply control measures for invasive alien species management.
• Assist with habitat restoration activities.
• Assist with scientific research.
• Assist with developing and implementing conservation monitoring plans.
• Assist with the implementation of the Biophysical Monitoring Plan for the Bahamas National Protected Area System (BNPAS).
• Assist with developing and implementing an ecosystem zoning plan.
• Assist with the development of collection user fees.
• Assist with the development of a mooring program.
• Undertake required maintenance and repairs of park assets.
• Conduct routine trail inspection and maintenance.
• Promote the Park and its benefits to surrounding communities.
• Assist with implementing general management, strategic, and operating plans.
• Provide written reports as required.
• Assist other national parks and trust staff as requested.
• Provide support for BNT projects and initiatives.

Requirements and Qualifications

• High School Diploma with at least 3 BGCSE’s, inclusive of English and Mathematics (“C” Grades & Above) and at least 5 years of experience in law enforcement, OR a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with no work experience.
• Experience or knowledge in working in Bahamian natural environments.
• Ability to travel nationally.
• Passion for the environment and a positive attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Boat Captain B License required with at least 3 years of experience in boat operations.
• Competent swimmer, SCUBA certified preferred.
• Ability to act under direst and able to handle confrontations.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Commitment to the BNT’s development, philosophy, principles, and goals.

 

Please visit this link to apply by 5:00 PM on August 21st, 2023.