*JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Xerces Society Pollinator Outreach Coordinator
*JOB TITLE: 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
nine employees with an annual budget of over $700,000.
*SCOPE:* Under the direction of the Conservation Director, the Pollinator
Outreach Coordinator will work to provide resources and training to
agricultural professionals across the U.S. on pollinator habitat management,
creation, restoration, and enhancement.* *The Outreach Coordinator will also
build the general publics awareness of the importance of native pollinators
to agricultural sustainability and wildlife conservation.
*MAJOR JOB ACTIVITIES:* This is a national level position that will require
considerable travel throughout the U.S (and will often require more than 40
hours a week due to travel). Strong outreach skills are needed as the ideal
candidate will coordinate logistics for workshops and provide training to
Natural Resource Conservation Service staff, other agricultural
professionals and land managers. The position will also include writing
educational materials, conducting literature research, and other
responsibilities as they arise.
Working with the Conservation Director the Outreach Coordinator will:
· Coordinate logistics for workshops to train agricultural professionals in
pollinator conservation techniques.
· Present workshops on pollinator conservation to a variety of audiences.
· Help develop assessment tools for native pollinator habitat and crop
pollination by native bees.
· Raise awareness about native pollinator conservation techniques among
sustainable agriculture communities.
· Prepare fact sheets and outreach materials based on field research.
· Assist in the development of state criteria for screening EQIP, WHIP, or
other project proposals.
· Help develop Pollinator Habitat Evaluation Guides and Pollinator Biology
Technical Notes.
· Develop appropriate plant lists for states and regions.
*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.
* 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 practice.
* 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 *
* An understanding of pollination ecology and the role of native
pollinators (especially bees) in agroecosystems.
* Prior management experience (of any kind)
* A good sense of humor
*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:* $30,000 - $34,000 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:* We are open to the position being in our satellite office in
Winters CA, or our main office in Portland OR. For the right candidate, we
would also consider establishing a new office in the Midwest or on the East
Coast.
*MORE INFORMATION: *For more information on the Xerces Society and our
programs, please see our website. www.xerces.org
*APPLICATION:* No phone inquiries, please. Individuals interested in this
position should email a cover letter, resume, and names and contact
information for three references as a single attachment in MS Word or Adobe
PDF to:
Logan Lauvray
The Xerces Society
4828 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR 97215
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
*DEADLINE:* April 18, 2008.
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The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
Katharina Ullmann
California Pollinator Conservation Coordinator
5265 Putah Creek Rd, Winters, CA 95694 USA
Tel: 530-510-0976
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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
www.xerces.org.
