Resilience Specialist - NE Region

Lynker Technologies

Resilience Specialist - NE Region

Remote

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Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Liason/Education/Outreach Specialist

Remote Worker - N/A

Overview

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting‑edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts.

As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, Lynker seeking a dynamic and experienced Resilience Specialist for the New England (NE) Region. This role is contingent upon Lynker winning the contract, and an offer will likely not be extended until it is confirmed that the contract has been won.

Responsibilities

The Resilience Specialist supports the development and implementation of nature-based solutions, community resilience planning, and climate adaptation learning products. This role focuses on building capacity across conservation and natural resource partners through technical assistance, outreach, training, and applied project support. The position contributes to both national and regional initiatives to enhance resilience to climate change, extreme events, and related environmental challenges.

Those duties include the following:

• Serve as contract lead for resilience‑related projects, including the GI Effectiveness Database and peer‑to‑peer case study programs.
• Lead the development and delivery of training and outreach products such as webinars, workshops, and online learning modules focused on nature‑based solutions (NBS), community adaptation, and risk communication.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to communities and partners implementing resilience and adaptation planning projects.
• Support updates and modularization of adaptation trainings to enhance accessibility and relevance for diverse audiences.
• Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing among federal, state, and local partners through the development of case studies and peer learning opportunities.
• Conduct localized technical assistance related to climate resilience, emphasizing community‑specific needs and priorities.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of project deliverables with agency and partner goals.

Qualifications

The Ideal Resilience Specialist - NE Region, will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in environmental science, natural resource management, climate adaptation, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in resilience planning, conservation, or climate adaptation program support.
• Demonstrated experience in project coordination, contract management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong understanding of nature‑based solutions and community resilience strategies.
• Proven ability to design and deliver training and outreach programs, both virtually and in person.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesize technical content for diverse audiences.
• Experience with federal or state agency partnerships preferred.

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results‑driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team‑oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is an equal‑opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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