[ECOLOG-L] Jobs at NatureServe: Research Zoologist + Program Director, Latin America and Caribbean
Programs to ensure good communication and representation between the Council, NatureServe Board and staff, and NatureServe Network Programs in the U.S. and Canadian Sections. Ensure that LAC Network Programs become full participants in the NatureServe Network by advancing tools, training and data sharing mechanisms between LAC and NatureServe. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Functional knowledge of Latin American and/or Caribbean conservation issues, marketing strategies, development opportunities, and government relations. Fluency in Spanish and English required. Advanced degree or comparable experience in conservation, ecology, or natural resource management. Strong organizational and time management skills. Proficient skill in all Microsoft Office tools. Demonstrated ability to work independently, show initiative, and provide leadership. Proven ability to establish, cultivate, and maintain productive partnerships across the public and private sectors. A minimum of three years' experience in fundraising, business development and organization capacity building. Strong negotiation, persuasion, and team building skills. Experience leading, organizing, and writing grant proposals. Experience managing complex, multi-year projects, especially in conservation, natural resources or research. Excellent written and oral communications skills in English and Spanish. Willingness to live in Latin America or the Caribbean and travel frequently. PREFERRED SKILLS: Adept at communicating with and understanding the needs of Latin American and/or Caribbean people and institutions. Experience in fundraising and institutional development in Latin America and/or the Caribbean, with emphasis on bilateral and multi-lateral development agencies and corporations. Fluency in Portuguese desirable. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time Ability to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, copiers and storage rooms Requires frequent communication, verbal and written Ability to hear well and speak clearly to engage effectively with NatureServe partners, clients, Board members, network members and remote staff Ability to lift and carry audio/visual equipment, conference and meeting materials up to 25lbs Requires ability to visually or otherwise identify, observe or assess Ability to travel independently nationally and internationally to attend meetings and conferences Ability to use organizational-specific technology and phone and video-conferencing tools. NatureServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Anne Frances, Ph.D. Lead Botanist NatureServe - A Network Connecting Science with Conservation 4600 N. Fairfax Dr., 7th Floor | Arlington, VA 22203 anne_fran...@natureserve.org http://www.natureserve.org
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Senior Ecologist/Research and Development Manager - Western North America
Job opportunity at NatureServe based out of the Boulder office. More information here: https://natureserve.applicantpro.com/jobs/ JOB TITLE: Senior Ecologist/Research and Development Manager - Western North America LOCATION: Boulder, CO USA SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Senior Ecologist/Research and Development Manager - Western North America plays a leadership role in the advancement, development and application of ecological information standards, methods and tools to support conservation decision making. The western North America Region includes the western USA, western Canada, and Mexico. This position is responsible for providing regional leadership, new partner cultivation, and project development by fostering and maintaining relationships with agencies and institutions that will benefit from NatureServe’s products and services and support NatureServe’s conservation priorities. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Work closely with the Chief Ecologist to provide strategic vision for advancing NatureServe’s Ecology Department priorities within the region. Provide input to organizational strategic planning and direction. Lead cultivation of new collaborations and maintain key partnerships with funding agencies (federal and state agencies, NGOs, and others) that will benefit from NatureServe’s products and services and support NatureServe’s conservation priorities within the region. Lead the development of project concepts, proposal writing, and budgeting to support NatureServe priorities. Work with NatureServe Member Program Coordinators (and other staff as appropriate) to advance regional science priorities and help strengthen program participation. Advance the regional development and maintenance of terrestrial and aquatic ecological classifications by working with staff, partners, and users to support this work. Help to develop new methods and tools to advance biodiversity conservation and support the creation and application of new standard ecological data. Examples include ecological integrity assessments, climate change vulnerability assessments, and conservation status assessments. Participate on interdisciplinary teams and oversee the application of ecological methods in support of conservation decision making. Complete project-based tasks including planning and oversight of research, field data collection, spatial and tabular data analysis, and product development. Publish research findings and represent NatureServe by providing training and presentations at conferences and workshops. Oversee the management of ecological data in the region and advance its access through NatureServe websites, USNVC.org, and other online platforms. Recruit, train, and supervise regional Ecology Department staff focused on project management and technical project work. The essential job functions listed above are not meant to be all-inclusive and may be subject to change at any time. HOW TO APPLY Click on the link below to complete NatureServe’s online application. https://natureserve.applicantpro.com/jobs/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER VETERANS/DISABLED 4600 N Fairfax Dr, 7th Floor Arlington, VA 22203 TEL 703-908-1800 www.natureserve.org ABOUT US: NatureServe, a nonprofit conservation science and technology organization, provides the scientific basis for effective conservation action. With nearly 100 staff and an international network of over 80 natural heritage programs across the United States, Canada, and Latin America, we are the leading source of information on terrestrial ecosystems and at-risk species. We provide information and tools to conservation groups, government agencies, corporations, academia, and the public to help them make informed decisions about managing our natural resources. Anne Frances, Ph.D. Lead Botanist NatureServe – A Network Connecting Science with Conservation 4600 N. Fairfax Dr., 7th Floor Arlington, VA 22203 http://www.natureserve.org<http://www.natureserve.org/>
[ECOLOG-L] Biodiversity Postdoctoral Associate (NatureServe and Stony Brook University)
NatureServe, an international nonprofit conservation organization, in collaboration with Stony Brook University, is seeking a Biodiversity Postdoctoral Associate to join its team of scientists. The Biodiversity Postdoc will collaborate with a multi-institutional team on a project titled: Integrating genetic, taxonomic, and functional diversity of tetrapods across the Americas and through extinction risk. The project will examine the ecological and evolutionary factors that influence the relationships among the three dimensions of biodiversity (trait, taxonomic and phylogenetic), and use extinction risk data to predict impending changes in these relationships. The postdoc will guide development of research questions, perform analyses of tetrapod distribution and trait data using R, model distributions in GIS, and write manuscripts. A Ph.D. is required for the position. The ideal candidate will have a strong theoretical and analytical background in biodiversity science with a proven track record of senior-authored publications, proficiency at biodiversity data analysis, strong R skills, and experience with GIS/RS and spatial analyses. The successful candidate will be an employee of NatureServe (located in Arlington, Virginia) but based full time in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY (under the guidance of Dr. Catherine Graham). NatureServe offers a competitive nonprofit benefits package that includes a 401(k) savings and retirement plan with matching contributions; health and dental insurance; short and long-term disability; annual and sick leave; and life insurance. Applicants must have permission to work in the United States. Review of applications will begin Tuesday, 2 September 2013, and the starting date for the one-year (with possibility of renewal for 2 additional years contingent upon performance) position is as soon as the successful applicant is able to join the team. Please click on this link [http://natureserve.iapplicants.com/searchjobs.php] for detailed information about this job, the organization, and how to apply.
[ECOLOG-L] Distribution of Look-Alike Buttercups: Seeking your participation!
*Please address questions and comments to Amanda Treher (amanda_tre...@natureserve.org)* We invite you to be a contributor to our citizen science collaborative project! We aim to harness the power of online citizen science communities to better understand the geographic range of select species. Our first project starts with two buttercups. They are showy, will reach a broad audience, geographically speaking, and can usually be identified from photos. Ranunculus ficaria (syn. Ficaria verna) or Lesser Celandine, an invasive in North America, and Caltha palustris, also known as Marsh Marigold, have broad geographic ranges spanning multiple continents with considerable overlap, and to beginners, could be difficult to distinguish. Our primary goal is to compare the observations collected in this project with the known distribution of each species: early detection of invasive species is important for their management. In addition, we hope to better understand the abilities of crowd sourcing, while gathering some interesting information for analysis. Contributing is as easy as a walk around the neighborhood! Even if you dont know your buttercups, the online community of naturalists will help with identification! You only need a camera or a smart phone to document what you find, the location where you found it, and an account with one of two citizen science data collection platforms. Currently, we are active on iNaturalist (www.inaturalist.org) and Project Noah (www.projectnoah). However, Project Noah limits contributions to a 300 mile radius of Arlington, VA. Both platforms have a data collection tool available for smart phones. On either site, you can find our profile, NatureServe, and our project/mission, Distribution of Look-Alike Buttercups. Check out our progress, thus far: http://www.inaturalist.org/projects/distribution-of-look-alike-buttercups http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/19316030 You are encouraged to forward this announcement to others! Thank you! Alex Sessums, Botany Intern AnNa Kim, Citizen Science Intern Amanda Treher, Research Botanist NatureServe A Network Connecting Science with Conservation 4600 N. Fairfax Dr., 7th Floor, Arlington, VA 22203 http://www.natureserve.org
[ECOLOG-L] Job: NatureServe VP for Conservation Science
NATURESERVE SEEKS A VICE PRESIDENT FOR CONSERVATION SCIENCE The VP for Conservation Science is an essential member of NatureServe’s Executive Team. This position guides the strategic development and growth of our science programs, projects, partnerships and fundraising to result in significant and enduring effects in the conservation of species and systems. NatureServe’s mission-focused, collaborative atmosphere, gives you the opportunity to work in an industry that is making a positive impact on some of the world’s most pressing environmental issues. We offer a competitive nonprofit benefits package that includes a 401(k) savings and retirement plan with matching contributions; health and dental insurance; short and long-term disability; annual and sick leave; and life insurance. NatureServe is located in Arlington, Virginia near the Ballston metro station. If you would like to pursue a conservation science career and make a difference in the environment, please click on this link [http://natureserve.iapplicants.com/searchjobs.php] for detailed information about this job, the organization, and how to apply. Anne Frances, Ph.D. Lead Botanist NatureServe – A Network Connecting Science with Conservation 4600 N. Fairfax Dr., 7th Floor, Arlington, VA 22203 http://www.natureserve.org
[ECOLOG-L] Job opportunity: Biodiversity Postdoctoral Associate
NatureServe, an international nonprofit conservation organization, in collaboration with Stony Brook University, is seeking a Biodiversity Postdoctoral Associate to join its team of scientists. The Biodiversity Postdoc will collaborate with a multi-institutional team on a project titled: Integrating genetic, taxonomic, and functional diversity of tetrapods across the Americas and through extinction risk. The postdoc will compile databases of tetrapod distribution and trait data, perform data analyses using R, model distributions in GIS, and write manuscripts. A Ph.D. is required for the position. The ideal candidate will have a strong theoretical and analytical background in biodiversity science with a proven track record of senior-authored publications, proficiency at biodiversity data analysis, and experience with GIS/RS and spatial analyses. . Applications from candidates with an interest in NGO conservation organizations are encouraged. The successful candidate will be an employee of NatureServe (located in Arlington, Virginia) but based in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY (under the guidance of Dr. Catherine Graham). NatureServe offers a competitive nonprofit benefits package that includes a 401(k) savings and retirement plan with matching contributions; health and dental insurance; short and long-term disability; annual and sick leave; and life insurance. Review of applications will begin Friday, 9 March 2012, and the starting date for the one-year (with possibility of renewal for 2 additional years contingent upon performance) position is 1 June 2012. Please click on this link [http://natureserve.iapplicants.com/searchjobs.php] for detailed information about this job, the organization, and how to apply.
