The Natural Reserve System (NRS) at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) invites applications for Operations Manager of the Valentine Eastern Sierra Reserves.
The Valentine Eastern Sierra Reserves (VESR) is a vital piece of research infrastructure – serving as a field research laboratory for scientists and outdoor classroom for students. VESR includes two reserves, both located in Mammoth Lakes, CA: (1) Sierra Nevada Aquatic Research Laboratory (SNARL) and (2) the Valentine Reserve. VESR comprises over 200 acres of pine forest, sagebrush, montane meadows, and riparian habitats. VESR provides protected wildlands and support facilities (including user housing, classrooms, and laboratory space) for conducting studies of and teaching classes about the natural systems at two reserves and across the Eastern Sierra region.
Under general supervision of the Reserve Director, the Operations Manager helps support research, education and outreach activities at VESR through providing operational research, educational, and housing facilities. The position also assists the Reserve Director as needed with other tasks including interacting with researchers, students, community members using the Reserve as well as Reserve neighbors, donors and other stakeholders of the facility. This position will help oversee contracted maintenance services and must be available outside of normal working hours. Please see full job details below. (Job ID 89797)
The position is a full-time position based at SNARL and Valentine Reserve in Mammoth Lakes, CA. The budgeted salary range for this position is $76,936 to $88,353.44 per year, with benefits.
For primary consideration apply by 15-December-2026. Applications open until filled.
Please contact the Executive Director of the UCSB Natural Reserve System Conner Philson (philson@ucsb.edu) or the Reserve Director of VESR Carol Blanchette (blanchet@ucsb.edu) with any questions.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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