JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: XERCES SOCIETY
CALIFORNIA POLLINATOR OUTREACH COORDINATOR
JOB TITLE: California Pollinator Outreach Coordinator
BACKGROUND: The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is a
nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the diversity of life
through the conservation of invertebrates. We educate the public and
decision makers about the importance of invertebrates and work to
protect habitat for these critical animals. For 37 years, the Society
has been at the forefront of invertebrate conservation, harnessing
the knowledge of highly regarded scientists and the enthusiasm of
citizens to implement conservation and education programs in the
United States. Located in Portland, Oregon the Society has a national
and international presence. Currently the Society has 10 employees
with an annual budget of over $700,000.
SCOPE: Under the direction of the Pollinator Program Director, the
California Pollinator Outreach Coordinator will work to provide
resources and training to agricultural and natural resources
professionals in California on pollinator habitat restoration and
management. The Outreach Coordinator will also work to increase the
general public's awareness of the importance of native pollinators
for agricultural sustainability, wildlife conservation, and
ecological stability.
MAJOR JOB ACTIVITIES: This state-level position will require
considerable travel throughout California. Strong outreach skills
are needed as the ideal candidate will coordinate logistics for
workshops and provide training to Natural Resource Conservation
Service and Resource Conservation District staff, other agricultural
and natural resource professionals, landowners, and land
managers. The position will also include providing technical support
to local partners (for example, when creating demonstration sites
around the state), writing educational materials, conducting
literature research, and other responsibilities as they arise.
Working with the Pollinator Program Director, the California
Pollinator Outreach Coordinator will:
* Coordinate logistics for workshops to train agricultural and
natural resource professionals, farmers and ranchers in pollinator
conservation techniques (focus on native bees).
* Present workshops on pollinator conservation or native bee
monitoring to a variety of audiences.
* Assist the Natural Resource Conservation Service in planning
and implementing pollinator conservation practices and demonstration sites.
* Raise awareness about native pollinator conservation techniques
among agriculture community.
* Participate in the development of NRCS state criteria for
screening EQIP, WHIP, or other Farm Bill cost-share project proposals.
* Help develop and field test assessment tools of native
pollinator habitat and crop pollination by native bees.
* Prepare fact sheets and outreach materials based on field research.
* Organize field visits with growers to: (1) present results of
field work conducted on their farms; (2) assess native pollinator
services provided by wild bees on their farms; and/or (3) discuss
current farm management practices and ideas for reducing negative
impacts on native crop pollinators.
* Expand program through professional networking
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
* Bachelors degree (Graduate degree strongly preferred) in
entomology, ecology, conservation biology, natural resource
management, or 3-5 years experience in conservation science, and/or
equivalent combination of education and experience; experience in
entomology is preferred.
* An understanding of pollination ecology and the role of native
pollinators (especially bees) in agroecosystems.
* Ability to manage complex or multiple projects.
* Knowledge of species (especially invertebrates), natural
communities, ecosystems, ecological processes, and their conservation needs.
* Ability to synthesize, interpret, and communicate complex
scientific information to influence conservation practices.
* Ability to develop and give engaging presentations to audiences
of more than twenty adults.
* Ability to communicate professionally with a wide variety of people.
* Ability to manage time and diverse activities under deadlines,
while delivering quality results.
* Ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
* Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g. Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Web browsers).
ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
* A good sense of humor
* Experience working with the agricultural community or farm landscapes
* Desktop publishing using programs like Microsoft Publisher or
Adobe InDesign
TERMS: This is a full time position and we are an at will employer.
The Xerces Society is an equal opportunity employer committed to
workforce diversity.
SALARY: $28,000 - $32,000 depending on experience.
BENEFITS: This position includes a generous benefits package: eleven
paid holidays and two weeks of vacation accrued after first year;
eight percent of base pay toward a SEP retirement account, beginning
in January of the calendar year following the first full year of
employment; eight percent additional salary toward health coverage;
and a flexible work environment.
LOCATION: The employee will be based in the Davis, CA area and will
work throughout California.
MORE INFORMATION: For more information on the Xerces Society and our
programs, please see our website. www.xerces.org
APPLICATION: Anyone interested in this position should email a cover
letter, resume, and names and contact information for three
references (please combine all information into a single MS Word or
Adobe PDF document) to:
Logan Lauvray
RE: CA Pollinator Outreach Coordinator
The Xerces Society
4828 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR 97215
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
We have limited staff time, so we appreciate no phone calls to our office.
DEADLINE: August 11, 2008.
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The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
The Xerces Society is an international nonprofit organization that
protects wildlife through the conservation of invertebrates and their
habitat. To join the Society, make a contribution, or read about our
work, please visit <http://www.xerces.org/>www.xerces.org.
Matthew Shepherd
Senior Conservation Associate
4828 SE Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, OR 97215, USA
Tel: 503-232 6639 Cell: 503-807 1577 Fax: 503-233 6794
Email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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