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Fish and Benthic Macro Invertebrate Monitoring - VA

Fish and Benthic Macro Invertebrate Monitoring
Shenandoah National Park (www.nps.gov/shen)
Luray, VA

Shenandoah National Park will be hiring four biological technicians for the summer of 2012 to assist with fish and benthic macroinvertebrate monitoring. The actual job announcement (including how to apply and minimum qualifications) is currently posted on USAJOBS:

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/304776500

You must apply online and applications will only be accepted for 1 week (Jan 3 - Jan 10). As noted in the announcement, the major duties of these positions involves sampling small streams for fish via backpack electrofishing. Two positions will run from early April through late August with the other two positions operating from late May through late August. The positions starting in April will assist with macroinvertebrate monitoring early in the season.

The positions will be based in Luray, VA.

Most of your questions should be addressed in the job announcement on USAJOBS. If you don't find answers there, contact Jeb Wofford (jeb_wofford@nps.gov)

Wetland Biogeochemistry Technician - Georgetown

Wetland Biogeochemistry Technician
University of South Carolina’s Baruch Marine Field Laboratory (www.cas.sc.edu/baruch)
Georgetown, SC

A Research Specialist position is available at the University of South Carolina’s Baruch Marine Field Laboratory (Georgetown, SC) to examine how saltwater intrusion will impact the fate of organic carbon (i.e., preservation vs. degradation) in coastal freshwater wetlands.

In collaboration with scientists from the University of South Carolina and Virginia Commonwealth University, the successful candidate will conduct experiments to look at the effects of saltwater intrusion on the turnover of soil carbon pools and understand how changes in rates of plant and soil respiration affect ecosystem-level metabolism. The research will include fieldwork in wetlands in South Carolina and Virginia, measurements of the efflux rate and isotopic composition of soil-derived carbon dioxide and methane in laboratory and field settings, and physico-chemical analysis of soils and plants. The candidate must be comfortable working in the field throughout the year and in the laboratory.

A M.S. degree in a relevant field or a B.S. degree plus two years of related experience is required. Experience in wetland science and/or biogeochemistry is desired, as is prior experience with gas flux techniques, measurement of CO2 and CH4 carbon isotopic signatures, and/or soil analysis.

Funding is available for three years. This position includes full benefits, including annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement.

A full description of the position and duties can be found at https://uscjobs.sc.edu

Applications must be submitted through the USC jobs website and must include a cover letter, vita/resume, and contact information for at least three references.

Evaluation of applications will begin 10 January 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. For specific questions about the position, please contact Scott Neubauer (scott@belle.baruch.sc.edu). For more information about USC’s Baruch Institute and the Wetland Biogeochemistry Lab, please visit http://www.cas.sc.edu/baruch and http://links.baruch.sc.edu/faculty/neubauer/welcome.html

The University of South Carolina is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Southeast Campus Field Coordinator - GA

Southeast Campus Field Coordinator
National Wildlife Federation
Atlanta, GA
http://sj.tbe.taleo.net/SJ12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=NWF&cws=1&rid=410
Job Code: 410-202022022

Description
National Wildlife Federation is seeking a Southeast Campus Field Coordinator to support climate leadership and sustainability among colleges and universities in the Southeast. Work with campus leaders to reduce greenhouse gas emission, advance sustainability goals, develop green jobs training programs at community colleges, and engage college students in climate and sustainability issues at all levels. This person will be responsible for:

· Building and regional campus climate action networks -to support campuses taking action to reduce their carbon footprint. Includes identifying host campuses, organizing regional summits, and providing on-going support for networks to support exchange of resources and information related to climate solutions.
· Lead the Greenforce Initiative in the Southeast -(currently North Carolina), a partnership between NWF and Jobs for the Future to work with community colleges to create green career pathways for low skilled adults. Includes developing and maintaining contacts with community college leaders at all levels; maintaining a working knowledge of the emerging green economic development and workforce needs in the region as well as potential employers. Organize regional meetings and provide technical support to community college leaders and support their efforts to advance sustainable skills training.
· Student Leadership and Advocacy -lead outreach to student environmental leaders in the region and engage them in NWF conservation campaigns – particularly in the areas of climate and energy - in coordination with NWF’s conservation staff and other partner organizations such as the Energy Action Coalition, the United Negro College Fund, and Southern Energy Network. Provide training to students to develop their leadership and organizing skills.
· Campus Outreach and Site Visits -conduct individual site visits and present at regional and national conferences related to campus climate action and sustainability in order to build relationships with students, faculty and staff at individual campuses and provide direct training and technical assistance on climate solutions.
· Resource and Program Development -provide input and feedback on technical resources on campus sustainability topics developed to support the goals of the program. Participate in strategic planning and program development with Campus Ecology team.

Qualifications:
· College graduate with demonstrated interest in environment and climate organizing, sustainability and practical solutions to global warming, especially in a campus setting.
· 3 years of related experience. Experience as an intern or professional staffer with college or environmental or social justice organization and experience working with diverse groups of people.
· Experience training, writing, teaching, and facilitating dialogue as well as event planning and meeting coordination helpful.
· Ability to cultivate relationships with diverse communities.
· Willingness to travel 20-40 nights per year primarily in the Southeast.

National Wildlife Federation is America’s conservation organization passionate about protecting wildlife for our children’s future. NWF offers an excellent benefits package. NWF is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

American Samoa's Coral Reef Initiative / CRAG Coordinator

American Samoa's Coral Reef Initiative / CRAG Coordinator
Governor’s Coral Reef Advisory Group (www.crag.as)
American Samoa

Announcement
The American Samoan Government is soliciting candidates for the Coral Reef Initiative (CRI) Coordinator for the Governor’s Coral Reef Advisory Group (CRAG). This position is currently administered through the American Samoa Department of Commerce and the employee will report to CRAG, with the Chairperson of CRAG as the direct supervisor.

General Description

CRAG was established to coordinate specific activities of five agencies in American Samoa; the American Samoa Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources, the American Samoa Department of Commerce, the National Park of American Samoa, the American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency, and the Community College of American Samoa. The purpose of this coordination is to protect and preserve coral reef ecosystems, while attempting to balance and satisfy development needs of the people and fa’asamoa (Samoan way of life). CRAG works closely with regional and national partners on coral reef conservation issues, most notably with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s Coral Reef Conservation Program (NOAA CRCP), the US Department of Interior (DOI), members of the US Coral Reef Task Force, and the Two Samoas Environmental Collaboration.

The CRI Coordinator is responsible for actively managing grants awarded by NOAA CRCP, DOI, DOC, and others as they are secured. The CRI Coordinator is responsible for project management of CRAG’s projects, coordinating reporting on projects and grants, planning and implementing training programs and workshops, securing and managing grant funding, supervising CRAG staff members and interns, assisting and overseeing the education and outreach programs for CRAG, coordinating and facilitating meetings and initiatives among the 5 CRAG agencies and the four Local Action Strategies, and acting as a liaison between local and federal partners. The CRI Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that projects are properly implemented, reports are completed, information requests are responded to, and high quality document production is completed.

Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of this position are to:
• Oversee the implementation and administration of CRI projects, including advising project managers on CRI grant management, providing support and assistance to researchers, coordinating workshops and training sessions, and managing projects.
• Coordinate implementation of Local Action Strategies (LAS) relative to Land-based Sources of Pollution, Fisheries Management, Climate Change, and Population Pressure.
• Organize and facilitate periodic CRAG meetings.
• Guide and facilitate the assessment and development of the LAS.
• Work closely with LAS Working Group leaders to assist with LAS development and planning
• Review and provide comments on environmental policies, management plans, various types of environmental documents, and obtain consensus on recommendations from CRAG agencies.
• Assist the CRAG Chair in responding to requests for American Samoa.
• Supervise four CRAG staff members (MPA Network Coordinator, NOAA Coral Reef Management Fellow, Climate Change Specialist, and Education/Outreach Coordinator) as well as interns.
• Seek project proposals and produce the annual grant applications.
• Oversee the development of the American Samoa Marine Protected Area Network.

Qualifications
This position requires an individual with a minimum of a Master’s Degree with an emphasis on coastal/marine management, natural resource management, environmental policy, marine science, or a related discipline. It is preferred that the individual’s background includes tropical ecosystems, particularly coral reefs. The Coordinator role is predominately a management position. Candidates must be well organized, possess facilitation skills, and have excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Desired qualifications include the following:
• Experience communicating with multiple and diverse stakeholders including the general public, local, regional, and federal government agencies, private partner organizations, NGOs, Pacific Island Nations, and the media.
• Track record of successful public and/or private grant writing and administration.
• Experience supervising the work of others; ability to motivate people, delegate responsibilities effectively, and secure high quality results in a team setting that includes managers, scientists, students, education staff, and interns.
• A strong understanding of conservation, marine governance frameworks, environment and/or biodiversity issues as they relate to coral reefs (esp. land-based sources of pollution, population pressures, fisheries management, and climate change).
• Proven expertise in project planning, project management, and supervision.
• Experience in solving problems on the spot, apply conflict resolution, and negotiation techniques to get results.
• Ability to self-manage, adjust according to competing priorities, and allocate time as necessary to complete tasks.
• Knowledge of Marine Protected Area planning and implementation.
• Experience with review, comment on and/or development of marine public policy.
• Ability to work as part of a team and with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Willingness to live and work on a small, remote, and isolated island in the South Pacific.

Eligibility
All nationalities are eligible to apply.

Salary
Annual salary (enquire within), plus subsidized housing and medical costs, and relocation expenses (airfare from contiguous US and shipment of personal effects). Two-year contract, renewable by mutual consent and subject to continued funding.

To apply
Send a cover letter and resume/CV to hideyo.hattori@doc.as by January 27, 2012. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Salary
Annual salary (inquire within), plus subsidized housing and medical costs, and relocation expenses (airfare from contiguous US and shipment of personal effects). Two-year contract, renewable by mutual consent and subject to continued funding.

www.crag.as

Organic Transition Coordinator - NC

Organic Transition Coordinator
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA)
Pittsboro, NC

http://carolinafarmstewards.org/jobopening.shtml

The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) is hiring an Organic Transition Coordinator to run an exciting new grant-funded project to increase the number of farmers transitioning to certified organic in the Carolinas.

About CFSA
CFSA is a non-profit membership organization that works to create a local and organic food system in North and South Carolina. We help people in the Carolinas grow and eat local, organic foods by advocating for fair farm and food policies, building the systems family farms need to thrive, and educating and organizing farmers and the communities they serve. Based in Pittsboro, NC, CFSA is the oldest and largest sustainable agriculture organization in the Southeast. We have a thirty-two-year record of successfully uniting farmers, consumers and businesses to build a just, healthy food and farming future.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Organic Transition Coordinator is a part-time salaried position that will implement the organic transition program in 2012. The Organic Transition Coordinator will: visit with organic, transitioning, or producers interested in transitioning to certified organic production to identify obstacles producers face in the transition process; identify resources and training needs to address obstacles; develop and publish guidance documents to support transition to organic production; provide training and consulting to producers interested in transitioning; develop and publish guidance documents on various organic production topics, and work with the Conservation Program Manager to prepare internal reports, compliance reports, grant billings, and other tasks necessary to meet program goals.

The Organic Transition Coordinator will report directly to the Conservation Practices Manager, and supervise no staff. The coordinator may work remotely from anywhere in the Carolinas, however, the position will require extensive travel throughout the Carolinas.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Visit farms and consult with organic/ transitioning producers to identify obstacles producers face in the transition to organic production.
• Identify resource and training needs to address obstacles producers face in transition to organic production.
• Develop guidance documents to support transition to organic production.
• Provide training to organic/transitioning producers on how to transition to organic production.
• Provide direct consulting assistance to 10 producers transitioning to organic certification.
• Publish guidance documents on methods of organic fertility management, organic pest control, and promoting on-farm biodiversity.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
• B.S. in horticulture or related field, with specialized study or demonstrated experience in organic/sustainable agriculture.
• At least two years farming experience.
• Strong familiarity with and enthusiasm for organic production systems.
• Familiarity with USDA National Organic Program Regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Engaging presenter with experience working with farmers.
• Proficiency with MS Office Pro applications.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the Carolinas.

Expected start date: Feb.15, 2012. CFSA offers generous vacation and personnel policies, and health insurance benefits.

CFSA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and people of color. To apply, submit a resume, list of professional references and a cover letter explaining why you want to work to promote local, organic agriculture to apply@carolinafarmstewards.org by Jan 15, 2012, including “organic transition coordinator” in the subject line. You will receive electronic confirmation of your email submission. No calls, please.

Part Time Community Garden Coordinator - NC

Part Time Community Garden Coordinator
North Carolina Children, Youth and Families at Risk (CYFAR) - www.nccommunitygardens.blogspot.com
Laurinburg, NC

Department/Program Overview:
The North Carolina Children, Youth and Families at Risk (CYFAR) community garden project is managed by the Cooperative Extension Program at N.C. A&T State University, with funding provided by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The project uses community gardening to empower communities to produce food for families, deliver hands-on nutrition education, build leadership among community members, and create opportunities for youth to develop agri-related business skills. This project is implemented in three different counties in North Carolina: Bertie, Durham and Scotland. In Scotland County the project began with the creation of the Wagram Community Garden two years ago and is now expanding out to other towns and schools in the county as the youth program is further developed. With over twenty collaborating community organizations including schools, local retailers, and the county government, as well as a strong commitment to the project from the Scotland County Cooperative Extension staff, this project has great potential for long-term sustainability.

Location: The position is based at the Scotland County Cooperative Extension office in Laurinburg, but travel is required to project sites around Scotland County.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Community Garden Coordinator will be responsible for recruiting families with children to be plot owners at the Wagram Community Garden, building leadership among the gardeners so they can take over garden operations, planning and contributing to creative educational programming to provide gardeners with information about nutrition and healthy eating, and helping gardeners organize special events such as a harvest festival or potluck dinner. The Coordinator will also be responsible for organizing a youth agricultural entrepreneurship program that includes: leading/co-leading the group or recruiting a volunteer leader; recruiting youth participants; and working with youth to develop a business plan, grow, market and sell produce in the community. Additionally, the Coordinator will encourage and support the development of other school and community garden programs in the county. Coordinator will prepare monthly progress reports and outcomes/success stories and assist in project evaluation. The Coordinator will also attend CYFAR project meetings in North Carolina (at least 1 per year) as well as National CYFAR Workshops (contingent on the availability of funding) that occur annually (Washington DC, June 2012).

Position deadline is listed as Jan 5th but we will accept applications beyond that date until the position is filled.

For qualifications and information on how to apply visit: http://facultypages.ncat.edu/hr/0000%20Community%20Garden%20Coordinator.htm

More information about this project can be found on our project blog: www.nccommunitygardens.blogspot.com

Application Procedure:
Interested applicants must submit an Administrative and Faculty Employment Application:
http://facultypages.ncat.edu/hr/Documents/Admin-Faculty%20Employment%20Packet.doc

a current resume, cover letter, three letters of reference and official transcripts to:
Donna Holland
NC A&T State University
The Cooperative Extension Program
P.O. Box 21928
Greensboro, NC 27420

Salary: $25,000.00, approximately 24 hours per week. This position does not receive benefits.

Sustainable Oceans Policy Advocate - CA

Sustainable Oceans Policy Advocate
Turtle Island Restoration Network
Olema, CA

http://www.switzernetwork.org/grant-programs/leadership-grants/leadership-exchange/sustainable-oceans-policy

Contact: Andy Harris, andy@tirn.net
Managing Director
Turtle Island Restoration Network
9255 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
Olema, CA
4156638590

Seaturtles.org seeks a motivated sustainable ocean policy advocate to develop and implement campaigns to achieve new policies to reduce the incidental capture of endangered sea turtles, marine mammals, sharks, fish and other marine life in commercial fisheries. The sustainable oceans fellow will be charged with designing and executing campaigns that pressure government agencies and the seafood industry to strengthen protections for endangered sea turtles and the oceans. To achieve this, the sustainable oceans fellow will lead a multi-pronged campaign to reduce consumer demand for and consumption industrially-caught seafood. This will be accomplished by changing people’s seafood choices and behaviors, putting grassroots pressure on companies and governments to change their ways and reforming federal fishery policies.

Priority campaign projects will include:
- Compelling National Marine Fisheries Service to publish and finalize new regulations that require foreign fishing fleets to meet U.S. standards for protection of marine mammals, sea turtles and other endangered marine life.
- Scrutinizing sustainable seafood certification and ranking schemes, exposing the flaws in these programs, and offering solutions for making them more rigorous and credible.
- Launching and implementing a corporate campaign to reduce demand for and supply of high bycatch fish species targeted at a seafood retailer or restaurant chain.

Requirements: Strong communication, research, writing, planning, public speaking and online skills are essential. Candidates must be hard-working, goal oriented, persistent and have an indomitable spirit to fight corporate and government inaction and deceit. Environmental science background highly desirable. Experience or interest in grassroots and internet-based organizing, corporate campaigns, and policy work is needed.

Leatherback Sea Turtle Project Technicians - St Croix

Leatherback Sea Turtle Project Technicians
Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge (SPNWR) through Geographic Consulting
St. Croix, USVI

Geographic Consulting is hiring Sea Turtle Project technicians to patrol Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge (SPNWR), St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands for the 2012 leatherback season. The primary responsibility of these technicians is to gather data on nesting by leatherback turtles in the Refuge. Technicians are responsible for conducting Project tasks and assignments as directed by the Field Director and will work under the immediate supervision of the Field Director.

Requirements include good physical condition, especially as pertains to extensive walking in soft sand, often in inclement weather or biting insects, and being comfortable working in the dark. One full nesting season of experience on all-night beach patrols with standard data collection techniques (e.g., tagging adult turtles, relocating nests, excavating nests) is required. The applicant must provide a cover letter, complete CV and three (3) referees that can attest to personal maturity, academic and field experience, and a clearly demonstrated capacity to work safely and harmoniously both independently and in a team dynamic in new and unexpected circumstances. Housing (shared rooms are possible), and transportation to the field site are provided. Technicians are provided with $150 per week for personal expenses, including food and $300 towards travel expenses to St. Croix, to be awarded after completing one month of successful field work. Three positions are available from 8 March – 20 July. Successful applicants are expected to fulfill the full range of their duties for the duration of their hire.

Responsibilities

Technicians must be thoroughly familiar with all Project and SPNWR safety procedures and guidelines, as well as Refuge regulations, and follow them at all times. This also includes full responsibility for complying with all Project reporting requirements, data collection protocols, nest and hatchling management protocols, and for ensuring that no nests, eggs, hatchlings, or adult sea turtles are unnecessarily disturbed or harmed as a result of Project activities. Each Technician is responsible for the proper use, care, maintenance, and security of Refuge equipment issued to the Project.

Technicians conduct daytime and/or night-time foot patrols of Refuge beach areas, working under outdoor conditions that involve heat, wind, humidity, noxious insects, and require strenuous physical exertion. Technicians collect data through observation, measurement, photographs, instruments, etc., and record data on standardized data collection forms or other approved formats in accordance with Project protocols, guidelines, and directives.

Technicians perform nest management activities under outdoor conditions. Activities range from measurements and data collection of sea turtle nest locations to manual excavation of sea turtle nests and contents (eggs, live and dead hatchlings), which can involve decayed biological material, and release of live hatchlings. Work activities are performed in accordance with Project protocols, guidelines, and directives.

To submit application materials or for more information, contact Jennifer Valiulis at jvaliulis@vigeocon.com

Application materials must be submitted by January 25, 2012 for consideration.

Sea Turtle Hospital Manager - FL

Sea Turtle Hospital Manager
Loggerhead Marinelife Center (http://marinelife.org/)
Juno Beach, FL

Loggerhead Marinelife Center is in search of a Hospital Manager for its on-site Gordon and Patricia Gray Veterinary Hospital. The Hospital Manager will have a direct role each day in the sea turtle rehabilitation work performed by the non-profit organization. In 2011, the hospital treated 76 threatened and endangered sea turtles. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with a background working with sea turtles and the desire to grow alongside a rapidly evolving rehabilitation program. To apply, submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to careers@marinelife.org by January 31, 2012. No phone calls please.

Job Description, Hospital Manager

Summary:
The Hospital Manager is directly responsible for the supervision of patient care and all aspects of hospital management. This position ensures the daily administration of patient care is performed in a timely manner under the guidance of the Staff Veterinarian. The Hospital Manager is responsible for the training, supervision, and coaching of hospital staff, volunteers, and interns.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred) from an accredited institution.
• Experience working with marine turtles.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to speak to the public.
• This position requires staff to be “on call,” and to work occasional weekends.
• Prior management experience preferred.
• This position requires several hours of outdoor work and requires staff to be physically fit and able to lift 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Desire to publish and present.

Supervisor: Directly responsible to Staff Veterinarian and Director of Operations.

Job Responsibilities:
• Administrative duties, including but not limited to governmental reporting, the maintaining of regulatory permitting and licenses, and record keeping.
• Research and apply for applicable grants and hospital funding opportunities.
• Perform routine water quality monitoring.
• Coordinate database management and data entry.
• Supervise, train, and coach hospital staff and volunteers.
• Stock and maintain medicines and supplies.
• Obtain and record patient case information.
• Assist in diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures.
• Collect specimens and perform laboratory procedures.
• Coordinate the cleaning and disinfecting of marine tanks.
• Prepare treatment room for examination of animals.
• Administer injections and other daily medical treatments with guidance from the Staff Veterinarian.
• Prepare patient medications.
• Prepare and maintain surgical and x-ray equipment.
• Perform routine laboratory tests.
• Assist professional personnel with research projects.
• Sterilize surgical and laboratory equipment.
• Coordinate admission of new patients.
• Coordinate response to stranded marine turtles (includes driving company vehicle).
• Recognize abnormal behavior and/or conditions of patients and report to Staff Veterinarian.
• Coordinate turtle releases with Staff Veterinarian, FWC, Marketing Manager, and Director of Operations.
• Public speaking and media interaction.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills Required:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Part-time Environmental and Outdoor Education - NC

Part-time Environmental and Outdoor Education
Latta Plantation Nature Center
http://charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/ParkandRec/StewardshipServices/NaturePreserves/Pages/Latta.aspx
Huntersville, NC 28078

Responsibilities:
• 16 to 40 hours per week including some weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Research, develop, and conduct nature related/environmental education programs for the public, school and summer camp groups
• Assist with care and feeding of exhibit animals
• Assist with the maintenance and operations of the nature center
• Provide visitors with information about the nature center and nature preserve
• Adventure tours

Qualifications:
Applicants must have a BS/BA degree in biological sciences, education, or related field. Must have a strong desire to work with children and adults in an outdoor setting; be able to hike 3-5 miles on unpaved trails; work outside in hot weather and diverse environments. Weekend, evening, and holiday hours are required. Preferred applicants will have a basic knowledge of the flora and fauna of the Piedmont region of North Carolina and first aid/CPR certification.

To Apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to:
Stephen Hutchinson: Nature Center Manager
Latta Plantation Nature Center
6211 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
Stephen.Hutchinson@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Website: www.parkandrec.com

Outreach and Communications Specialist - MD

Outreach and Communications Specialist
Marine Debris Program
Office of Response and Restoration
Silver Spring, MD

I.M. Systems Group (www.imsg.com), a contractor to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Silver Spring, MD, seeks an individual to serve as a full time Outreach and Communications Specialist to coordinate and promote the Marine Debris Program’s activities. This individual will work with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Office of Response and Restoration’s (ORR - http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/) Marine Debris Division (MDD - http://marinedebris.noaa.gov/). The position will be located at the ORR headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland.

The candidate will serve as an Outreach and Communication Specialist for marine debris-related matters, supporting activities under the NOAA Marine Debris Division. Duties will also focus on program coordination and development through media relations and outreach materials. Limited domestic travel may be required.

Job Duties:
• Assist with development and disseminate outreach materials such as brochures, fact sheets, presentations, as well as prepare briefing packets and press releases as needed;
• Assist with communication efforts related to marine debris response efforts related to the natural disasters;
• Assist with maintenance and content development support for the Web site and affiliated web 2.0 products including social media tools and blogs;
• Build and maintain relationships and effective communications within NOAA and with other government agencies, private groups and not-for-profit organizations to leverage information and identify opportunities for collaboration;
• Provide clear and concise responses to information requested from NOAA, the Administration, Congress and external partners;
• Fulfill timely communications-related requests from the Marine Debris Division Chief ;
• Present information about the Marine Debris Division at meetings, and outreach events as needed; and
• Work with field staff to identify and support local communications needs.

Qualifications:
• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with several years experience in a communications/outreach capacity.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Familiarity with a variety of communication strategies and methods such as developing written materials/briefings, press releases, Web site development, brochure development, layouts, etc.
• Prior experience in the federal government or familiarity with the federal and/or legislative system/processes .
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of individuals and within teams representing different constituencies.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and shift priorities as needed.

To Apply:
Please send your cover letter, salary requirements, three references, resume, and some outreach product examples to jobs@imsg.com with the following subject heading: NOA12001 – Outreach & Communications Specialist. Along with your resume submission please include references and some outreach product examples.

Salary for this position is 50’s-60’s K.
IMSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Veteran Friendly

Marine Biology Instructors - Worldwide

Marine Biology Instructors
Broadreach (www.broadreachstaff.com)

Broadreach offers summer adventure learning programs for teens and college-aged students. Since 1993, we’ve delivered a rare balance of life skills, applied skills and achievement milestones through fun and discovery in hand-selected locations around the world.

The success of our programs depends on the quality of our leaders. Please apply to become one of our top-notch instructors. We’re always looking for energetic, outgoing, genuine, fun, well-educated and well-traveled folks to help lead the way.

Job Description
Marine biology courses focus on hands-on study in the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Fiji, British Columbia, Costa Rica or Belize. The courses combine classroom learning, practical application of skills, labs and field survey techniques, along with cultural activities, service learning and adventure activities. In addition to teaching, instructors live with students and facilitate positive group dynamics, personal growth, adventure activities and leadership development.

Qualifications
• Master’s or PhD in a related field of study required.
• Experience teaching marine science at the high school or college level.
• Ability to teach college level marine science courses, including hands-on academics, labs and field survey techniques.
• International travel and trip leading experience preferred.
• Experience with the activities included on the program preferred. Activities may include snorkeling, hiking, sea kayaking and SCUBA diving.

How to apply: Apply online at www.broadreachstaff.com

South Carolina Human Health Educator - Charleston

South Carolina Human Health Educator (P/T)
South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium (www.scseagrant.org)
Charleston, SC

Position Description

Background
The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium (SCSGC) is coordinating a five-year program funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention titled “Utilizing HABISS to Document, Analyze, and Interpret the Impacts of Harmful Algal Blooms and their Associated Marine Toxins on Ecosystems and Humans in South Carolina,” a study which commenced in September 2008. The South Carolina Program Team, which consists of representatives from the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC), S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), University of South Carolina, SCSGC, and NOAA, is establishing a part-time, hourly position of S.C. Human Health Educator (SC HHE), who will work with an oversight committee, consisting of the S.C. HABISS Environmental Health Coordinator (SCDNR/USC), S.C. HABISS Human Health Consultant (SCDHEC), an environmental biologist (SCDHEC-EQC), and a communications professional (SCSGC), to provide environmental and human health information and data about potential HAB events as they may occur in coastal South Carolina to targeted audiences. The SC HHE will report directly to the SCSGC Executive Director, on behalf of the Program Team; the person recruited to fill this position will be located in Charleston, but will have coast-wide responsibilities for human health education on HABs.

Duties
The SC HHE will be responsible for the development and implementation of S.C. Task Group on Harmful Algae (see www.scseagrant.org/hab) training and educational programs, based on the CDC project. Target audiences for these outreach programs will include (but not be limited to) interagency environmental field personnel, medical professionals, veterinarians, various homeowners’ associations (since residential and recreational ponds are a major source of HABs along the SC coast), and various citizen and community groups for which we can obtain audiences (especially those involved in fishing, boating, wading, or swimming in residential and recreational ponds, in which toxic cyanobacteria continue to be identified). One of the first tasks the SC HHE will be expected to undertake is to organize a workshop to bring together environmental and public health professionals to discuss HAB issues in coastal South Carolina and to develop long-term strategies for HAB monitoring, research, and management related to ecology and public health.

Required Skills
The individual that will be hired to fill this position must be familiar with either HAB ecology or public health aspects of HABs in the region; have experience designing and delivering educational and technical assistance training programs; be skilled at data entry, Microsoft software, and other computer tasks as required by the agencies and the publics to be served; have at least basic medical epidemiologic training; and have experience in planning, coordinating, and implementing interagency activities, training meetings, and basic community and provider educational programs.

The SC HHE, one month after hiring, will have been trained in all HAB-related human health issues by Program Team members, and will work regularly with interagency grant participants and field personnel to actively obtain and help evaluate reports of potential HAB-related human illnesses in collaboration with the SCDHEC public health consultant and the patient’s physician(s). The SC HHE will also be directly responsible for entering human health data into CDC’s HABISS database in coordination with SCDHEC and SCDNR staff.

Required Qualifications
· Specialized graduate degree in a marine or health science or policy field; minimum of a Masters degree.
· Demonstrated ability to work with technical, academic, agency, and private sector representatives.
· Demonstrated experience in human health research and education.
· Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with a variety of audiences including scientists, extension professionals, stakeholder groups, and peers at human health coastal programs nationwide.
· Working knowledge of marine and coastal science and resource policy.
· Ability to work and make decisions independently.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills, and computer fluency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, web, and presentation applications).

To Apply…
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and at least two letters of recommendation to:
Ms. Elaine Knight
Assistant Director
S.C. Sea Grant Consortium
287 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29401
elaine.knight@scseagrant.org

This position is available immediately. Review of applications will begin on January 23, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

The South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Great Bay Research Reserve Supervisor - NH

Great Bay Research Reserve Supervisor
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
Durham, NH
Application Deadline: January 20th
http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Inside_FandG/FandG_jobs/HR_GB_supervisorVI.html
$48,769.50-$57,934.50 (Steps 1-5)
Job #18938

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department has an immediate opening for a full-time Supervisor VI (Great Bay Research Reserve Supervisor) located at our Region 3 Office in Durham, New Hampshire. The qualified candidate will be responsible to plan, develop and manage programs as well as supervises staff related to the goals and objectives of the federally sponsored Great Bay Research Reserve in all phases of implementation including preparation of budgets, land acquisition, research and monitoring, restoration of habitats, education, interpretation and outreach.

Applications along with required transcripts must be submitted to NH Fish and Game by Friday, January 20, 2012.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Plans, coordinates, and administers all operations related to the Great Bay Research Reserve program, including research, education, and land management.

Supervises and evaluates performances of staff involved with research, education, and stewardship components of the Reserve program under the Marine Division.

Coordinates the Research Reserve’s land acquisition program following federal guidelines as established by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and works in conjunction with the Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership.

Oversees the Reserve program’s compliance with the federally approved management plan and updates plan as required by NOAA.

Serves as the official Reserve representative on all appropriate boards and groups that are involved in activities related to the program.

Represents the Reserve program at required national meetings as stipulated by the cooperative agreement with NOAA.

Reviews research proposals and data to determine relevance and accuracy.

Assists the Division Chief in the operation of the Department’s Region 3 Office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master's degree from a recognized college or university with a major study in biology, zoology, fisheries biology, resource management, environmental science or other related field relevant to program area in which position is assigned.

Experience: Six years of experience in fisheries biology, marine biology, environmental science, resource management or other related field plus four years in a supervisory or management level position in any occupational area. If related to the program area, the supervisory or management experience will count as part of the six years' total experience. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education at the graduate level only.

License/Certification: Certification by Fish and Wildlife Societies if necessary for performing professional job accomplishments. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements: For appointment considerations, Supervisor VI applicants must successfully participate in a structured interview measuring possession of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Employee will be required to pay agency/union fee.

HOW TO APPLY: The official State Application for Employment may be obtained from New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, New Hampshire 03301, (603) 271-5824 or from the New Hampshire Division of Personnel, 25 Capitol Street, Concord, New Hampshire 03301, (603) 271-3261 and are available on the Internet at www.admin.state.nh.us/hr.

Completed applications along with transcripts must be submitted directly to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, Human Resources Section, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, New Hampshire 03301 or email jobs@wildlife.nh.gov.

For further information contact Douglas Grout, Chief, Marine Fisheries Division (603) 868-1095.
EOE

Organics Quality Manager - NC

Quality Manager
Eastern Carolina Organics, LLC (www.easterncarolinaorganics.com)
Durham, NC

FARMER-FRIENDLY ORGANIC PRODUCE COMPANY SEEKS QUALITY MANAGER

Eastern Carolina Organics, LLC seeks an experienced Quality Manager. This job entails a balance of proactive and reactive duties including maintaining and improving the overall quality of products from our 50+ farms.

Specific duties include:
• Ongoing farmer education to provide uniform and efficient information regarding harvest specifications, improve post-harvest handling, and generally prevent quality mishaps
• Receiving deliveries and providing farmer feedback to continually improve our growers’ success
• Interacting with customers to ensure we continue to meet particular market demands
• Picking and packing orders

Requirements include:
• Experience and awareness of produce quality standards at a retail/wholesale level
• Stellar communication, team-building and leadership skills
• Strong desire to work hard and make a true impact for organic farmers and consumers
• Ability to work some evenings/weekends
• Commitment to the sustainable food movement
• Forklift and warehouse experience

Eastern Carolina Organics (ECO) is a grower-based distributor of NC organic produce with a hybrid model of staff and farmer ownership. Our mission is to cultivate a sustainable food system by providing a viable production and distribution network to our customers and farmers.

We are currently located in Pittsboro, but we intend to move the operation to Durham in 2012. We will be conducting interviews in February and would like to have someone in place by March 15, 2012. ECO offers a salary commensurate with experience, great benefits and an environment where we actively support employees in their personal and professional goals.

Interested? Send resume and references to jobs@easterncarolinaorganics.com
No calls, please.

Social Science Analyst - IL

Social Science Analyst
U.S. Forest Service Research & Development's Northern Research Station
Evanston, IL

The US Forest Service has an opening for a Social Science Analyst in the Evanston, Illinois research field office.

The Evanston office is part of a larger social science research unit “People and Their Environments.” Our unit is part of the Forest Service’s 20-state Northern Research Station. Our unit includes researchers (plus support staff) in New York City, Baltimore, St. Paul, and Burlington. More info about Forest Service research is available at these websites:
US Forest Service Northern Research Station: www.nrs.fs.fed.us/
and People and Their Environments research unit: www.nrs.fs.fed.us/units/socialscience/

Brief Job Description
The Social Science Analyst provides research support to a group of Research Social Scientists. In this job, you will focus on supporting the unit researchers as needed and communicating research and findings to the general public via plain language research summaries and content for the unit website. Research projects will focus loosely on the social side of environmental issues in the greater Chicago region. Research duties vary from project to project but include social science study design and planning; data collection, management & analysis; writing for both professional journals and non-professional venues, and literature reviews. The position also involves representing the US Forest Service at various Chicago-area environment-focused meetings and events, making presentations to professional and general audiences, and building relationships and working with research partners from state and local governments, academia, and environmental organizations. The Social Science Analyst will play a key role in the NW Indiana Urban Waters Pilot project.

Essential skills include background in social science research, exemplary ability to communicate in writing and in person, professional demeanor, attention to detail, ability to work independently on multiple projects, strong people skills, experience with making presentations, and ability to leap tall buildings in at most two bounds. Preferred skills include comfort with the technical aspects of computer and software use, fondness for government bureaucracy, and a robust sense of humor.

A Master’s degree in an environmental- or social science-related field is required. U.S. citizenship is also required.

Compensation: This permanent position is classified at the federal government GS-09/11 level with a starting salary of just over $50,000/year. Federal government employment offers a range of generous benefit options.

How do I apply?

This is an early alert. The job will be posted in the coming weeks at www.usajobs.gov. If you are interested in the job, please send a note to Vassia Heneghan (vheneghan@fs.fed.us) Vassia will send you an email with the link to the job when it is posted on usajobs.gov

Gulf and Southeast Oceans Program Director - TX

Director – Gulf and Southeast Oceans Program
Environmental Defense Fund
Austin, TX
http://www.edf.org/jobs/regional-director-gulf-and-south-atlantic-oceans
Full Time

About the Organization

With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, with programs from Boston to Beijing, has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships, and market-based approaches. You can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents, and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life.

Director – Gulf and Southeast Oceans Program

EDF’s Oceans Program works to improve the health of the oceans through innovative and durable solutions to today’s toughest fishery management challenges. EDF’s Gulf and Southeast Oceans Program seeks a Director to be responsible for the development, oversight and implementation of strategies that advance these goals in the Gulf. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has expertise in fisheries and oceans policy and a demonstrated success managing regional teams and affecting environmental policy change. The Director will report to the Associate Vice President for regional programs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Director – Gulf and Southeast Oceans Program will perform the following and other duties as assigned:
· Manage the Gulf of Mexico and Southeast Oceans Program team. Enhance communication, coordination, and efficiency, and leverage the strengths and experience of Oceans Program staff in EDF’s Texas and North Carolina offices.
· Supervise Program operations, review and update budget and strategic planning documents and work plans for all major program initiatives in the region, as necessary.
· Serve as primary liaison with other EDF regional and national Oceans Program staff and contribute to their objectives.
· Analyze complex fishery management programs and find ways to eliminate overfishing, rebuild depleted fisheries and strengthen commercial and recreational communities through the adoption of catch shares or other effective accountability measures.
· Forge alliances among disparate interest groups and coordinate citizen and environmental groups in the Gulf of Mexico and Southeast. Help to build regional and national coalitions and promote conservation leadership in the commercial and recreational fishing communities.
· Engage the media to advance project objectives and communicate project results to a broad array of audiences.
· Coordinate the region’s work with the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils, National Marine Fisheries Service, and other federal, state and interstate fishery and ocean conservation agencies.
· Engage academic scientists, policy experts, and others to solve complex fishery management problems.
· Represent the Gulf of Mexico and Southeast Oceans Program at regional advisory board and national trustees meetings as needed.
· Work with EDF development officers to identify potential funding sources and secure funding to help expand the program.
· Prepare and supervise the annual budget for the regional program.
· Function as a member of the Ocean Program’s Leadership Team with the goal of improving the effectiveness and coordination of the Ocean Program.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
· Knowledge of federal and state ocean conservation laws and regulations
· Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a growing program and staff
· Ability to use science, law, economics and advocacy to initiate and win positive environmental change
· Experience achieving results in environmental policy and politics
· Minimum ten years of experience with significant time working with state and federal natural resource management agencies, state legislatures, or the U.S. Congress
· Knowledge of the biological, economic and management issues related to major U.S. fisheries, especially commercial and recreational fisheries
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Demonstrated ability to work constructively with nonprofit colleagues and partners, scientists, economists, industry leaders, regulators and public policy decision makers
· Bachelors Degree required, advanced degree in law, marine biology, natural resource economics, or related discipline highly preferred

Compensation and Benefits

EDF offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. This position will be located in Austin, TX.

To Apply
To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. CEA Recruiting is assisting EDF with this search. Please direct applications to EDF’s site, but direct all inquiries and questions to Laura Viggiano (laura@ceaconsulting.com) at CEA Recruiting. This position will remain open until filled.

http://www.edf.org/jobs/regional-director-gulf-and-south-atlantic-oceans

Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer.

CEA Recruiting works with leading environmental nonprofits, foundations, and businesses to recruit top talent and design effective organizational staffing strategies. For more information, visit www.cearecruiting.com.

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