Description: The Great Basin Institute is a Reno, NV based interdisciplinary field studies organization that promotes environmental research, education, and conservation throughout the West. With a $9 million annual budget, the Institute advances ecological literacy and habitat restoration through educational outreach and direct service programs. The Research Associate (RA) Program, seeks a Coordinator to assist with program logistics, operations, and oversight of RAs throughout the Great Basin and Mojave Deserts, as well as the Lake Tahoe Basin. GBI RAs work with federal, state and local land management agencies on a wide variety of field-based projects including wildlife monitoring, rare and invasive plant inventories, recreation use surveys, resource documentation (e.g., NEPA or SHPO), resource mapping and monitoring, arid lands and riparian restoration, wilderness monitoring and inventories, cultural resource surveys, trail assessments and travel management inventories, as well as wildland fire monitoring. The RA Coordinator works with the Program Director, and other GBI staff, to recruit and place Research Associates, coordinate project logistics and scheduling, as well as to ensure compliance with all AmeriCorps, grant, and agency rules and regulations. Project solicitation and grant writing is also a function of this position, thus excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
Duties: Handle all logistical planning and recruitment for new and existing RA projects including interviews, developing scopes of work, equipment procurement, and orientation/training Communicate regularly with agency partners and Research Associates via phone and written correspondence Develop and maintain database of project deliverables and performance measures Gather, manage and process data needed to satisfy quarterly and annual reporting requirements Develop and/or adapt systems that enhance the success and satisfaction of RAs in the Program Collect, review and process GBI administrative paperwork Assist Program Director with program operations, maintenance and expansion Coordinate, collaborate with and assist other GBI programs as required Follow and enforce policies detailed in GBI Personnel Handbook Other duties as assigned Location and Timeline: GBI Headquarters in Reno, NV Annual contract, with potential for extension pending performance review Start Date: August 2011 or upon availability Full time, a minimum of 40 hours per week Available to work a varied schedule, including some weekends, evenings and/or holidays Compensation: Rate of Pay: $30,000 - $35,000, DOE Paid Health/Dental Coverage Personal Leave benefits 401(k) option Qualifications: Bachelors degree with coursework and or interest in natural or cultural resources, land management, and or environmental policy; Experience with project management including scheduling, logistics, personnel management, staff recruitment and retention, and/or training; Knowledge and experience utilizing the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Project) to manage, present and track Program information; Experience utilizing ArcGIS 9.0+ and hand-held GPS equipment to map and manage project data, desirable; Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a diverse audience; Strongly developed organizational skills and ability to self-motivate; Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic office environment; Valid, state-issued drivers license and familiarity driving 4WD vehicles on pavement and off-road; Ability to pass an FBI criminal background and National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) check. Applicants with advanced degrees and/or additional experience related to the following are highly encouraged to apply: o marketing, advertising, public relations, or promotional materials o accounting or fiscal compliance for grants and/or contracts o operations of Great Basin Institute or similarly-sized non-profit organization o AmeriCorps or other national service program requirements (as a member or program staff) How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Bridget Walden, at bwal...@thegreatbasininstitute.org. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
