The Botanic Conservation Field Staff is a leading role to develop plant related research and conservation efforts (particularly trees) of Osa Conservation, a regional non-profit conservation organization in the Osa Peninsula Region, of Costa Rica. The organization is 14 years old. The mission is to conserve the extraordinary biodiversity of the Osa Region and to utilize OC facilities and programs to engage students, professionals and the broader public with biodiversity conservation.

OC has offices in Washington, DC, Puerto Jimenez, and operates several field research stations and other facilities on 2500 hectares of private land that includes old growth rainforest, marine coastal habitats, wetlands and agricultural landscapes.

The role will be responsible for strategically overseeing the development of the OC’s Arboretum. Key duties include all aspect of plant research, conservation, horticultural production, gardens, trails landscaping and interpretation. This high-energy position reports to the Botanic Project Coordinator and Conservation Science Director and will work in direct collaboration with the Restoration & Rewilding program, Education, Operations and Land maintenance team. The base of operations is in the Osa Peninsula and an enthusiasm for living in the humid tropics is a must. The post will require regional travel.