*AMERICORPS POSITION DESCRIPTION* Citizen Science Coordinator Institute for Applied Ecology www.appliedeco.org <http://www.appliedeco.org/> (via the Northwest Service Academy)
Application Deadline: June 29^th Service Dates: September 13, 2007 - August 12, 2008 *Position Summary:* The Citizen Science Coordinator will work weekly with local school groups, teaching about Willamette Valley (Oregon) ecology and restoration while propagating endangered plant species for reintroduction with student and adult citizen scientists (70%). This will include seed collection, field assessment of potential reintroduction sites, and other associated field work (20%). In addition, s/he will work with the Program Director to develop a curriculum guide for doing endangered and native species reintroductions as service learning projects with school groups (10%). For detailed information on the positions, please visit: www.appliedeco.org *Questions about the position?* Contact: Jennie Cramer, [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 541-753-3099 --------------------------- Andrea S. Thorpe, Ph.D. Conservation Research Program Director Institute for Applied Ecology 563 SW Jefferson Ave. Corvallis, OR 97333 ph: 541.753.3099 fax: 541.753.3098 www.appliedeco.org ------------------------------------ The Institute for Applied Ecology is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to conserve native ecosystems through restoration, research and education.
