Job Announcement
Statewide Atlas Coordinator
Maryland Amphibian and Reptile Atlas Project
The Maryland Natural History Society seeks an Atlas Coordinator to be
in charge of coordinating the new Maryland Amphibian and Reptile Atlas
(MARA) project. The purpose of this 5-year atlas project is to map the
current distribution of amphibians and reptiles in Maryland by
enlisting a large corps of volunteers and herpetologists. The results
of the Atlas will be used for conservation and stewardship purposes
that will aid our herp populations throughout Maryland.
Terms of Employment:
This is a contract position for a period of at least 5 years,
depending on funding availability. The contract will be renewed
annually with the Natural History Society of Maryland, based on the
Coordinator’s performance and the availability of funds. This position
is funded by a grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Salary range is $34,000 to $38,000 annually, depending on
qualifications.
The position is available starting July 2010.
Primary duties of the Maryland Amphibian and Reptile Atlas Coordinator
are:
* Serve as the point person for the MARA project.
* Serve as primary liaison with the 23 MARA county coordinators.
* Assist county coordinators with recruitment of volunteer field
workers.
* Provide technical assistance to county coordinators and others.
* Provide training to field workers and others.
* Track progress and coverage on periodic basis.
* Coordinate the species identification and verification process.
* Conduct outreach to promote the MARA.
* Coordinate updates to the MARA website.
* Report progress to the MARA Steering Committee.
Minimum qualifications of acceptable candidates are:
* Familiarity with the identification and natural history of
amphibians and reptiles.
* Experience with project management and volunteer coordination.
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Possesses the ability to work independently.
* Must have own vehicle for traveling within the State.
Closing Date: June 7, 2010.
Email cover letter, resume, and the names and email addresses of three
recent references to: Charlie Davis at
[email protected]
