Job Opportunities

January 2008 Job Opportunities

Environmental Education - IL

Community & Mentor Programs Educator (1-yr term)
John G. Shedd Aquarium (www.sheddaquarium.org )
Chicago, IL

To apply, please send your resume to:

Tiffany Johnson
Human Resources
John G. Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60605
jobs@sheddaquarium.org

General Description:

Develop and implement programs (including writing curriculum and prepping materials) for community outreach audiences (neighborhood partnerships, Park Voyagers, community events), career-oriented teen programs (Club Shedd, High School Marine Biology, Young Naturalists, Career Exploration Days) and additional education programs as required. Facilitate evaluation of these programs. Facilitate strategic program recruitment for participants. Help maintain relationships with program participants and community partners. Research and maintain a working knowledge of the current models and philosophies of informal education as well as current aquatic science and conservation information. Serve on appropriate interdepartmental teams and assist with other duties as required.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, environmental studies, science education, or a related field. Minimum one year teaching experience in a formal or informal educational setting. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Spanish fluency preferred. Ability to work irregular hours including overnights, evenings and weekends.

Willingness to implement aquatic science programs aboard research vessels for up to two consecutive weeks. Must possess strong swimming skills, snorkeling experience preferred. Must have a vehicle, a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and a willingness to transport oneself to outreach/event sites. Must have the physical endurance to snorkel several hours a day in a marine environment, must be able to do moderate to heavy lifting to transport equipment to program sites. Experience working with diverse audiences and age ranges. CPR and first aid certification required or must be obtained within six months of hire.

Coastal Land Planner - GA

Coastal Land Planner
Savannah, GA
The Georgia Conservancy (www.gaconservancy.org )

The Georgia Conservancy is seeking a coastal land planner whose work will focus on land conservation, land use, and sustainable development on the Georgia coast.

The Georgia Conservancy is a statewide environmental organization that develops solutions to protect Georgia’s environment through collaboration, education and advocacy on water, air, land and growth management issues. The coastal land planner will assist in implementing the Coastal Georgia Land Conservation Initiative, a collaborative effort in partnership with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the Association County Commissioners of Georgia to preserve critical coastal lands and promote sustainable growth patterns and development practices in the 11-county coastal region.

The position will report to the Vice President for Coastal Programs and Growth Management.

Responsibilities include:

- Collaborating with project partners, coastal land conservation and environmental organizations, local governments, state, regional and federal agencies, developers and citizens
- Assisting in developing tools for land use and land conservation decision-making
- Organizing and supporting a regional land conservation network to target conservation efforts to priority areas and leverage public and private resources to secure permanent protection for priority lands
- Educating and assisting coastal communities on sustainable land use patterns and development practices through the Conservancy’s Blueprints for Successful Communities program
- Recruiting and training citizens to actively monitor decision-making associated with local land conservation activities, land use planning, development review and permitting activities
- Monitoring land conservation policy initiatives and discussions at the state and regional level, including legislation and the development of rules, policies, programs and plans
- Assisting the Georgia Conservancy in developing and advancing land protection policy positions

The successful candidate will have a Masters degree in planning, land management, environmental management or a related field. Excellent writing, public speaking and organizational skills, the ability to work effectively as part of a team, and working knowledge of GIS/mapping are essential. Two to three years of professional planning experience, group facilitation, grassroots organizing, or policy development are also preferred.

Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience. Please send resume and references to Patty McIntosh, Vice President for Coastal Programs and Growth Management by email to pmcintosh@gaconservancy.org Hardcopy materials may be sent to Georgia Conservancy, 428 Bull Street, Suite 201, Savannah, Georgia, 31401, ATTN: Coastal Land Planner Position.

The Georgia Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer and considers candidates for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital status or sexual orientation.

This position will remain open until filled.

Coastal Ocean Ecosystem Initiative Manager - CA

Coastal Ocean Ecosystem Initiative Manager
Surfrider Foundation (www.surfrider.org )
San Clemente, CA

The Surfrider Foundation seeks an Ocean Ecosystem Initiative Manager.

Responsibilities include: Developing, leading and executing Surfrider Foundation’s Special Places Initiative; working to advance recommendations in the US Commission on Ocean Policy and Pew Ocean Commission reports; supporting the Joint Ocean Commission Initiative efforts at the local level, supporting regional ocean protection issues such as the West Coast Governor’s Agreement on Ocean Health; support of local, regional, state marine protected area (MPA) and ecosystem-based management (EBM) efforts; coordination with private partners and federal, state and local government agencies; assistance with coastal ocean ecosystem management related activities and campaigns within the Surfrider Foundation chapter network; and working as member of the Environmental Issues Team at Surfrider Foundation

The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education. For more information visit: www.surfrider.org

Summary of essential responsibilities:

1.         Work to advance “ocean report” recommendations at the local, regional, state and federal level.
2.         Advocate incorporation of EBM principles in local, state and regional government agencies
3.         Provide scientific and policy expertise to local, regional and statewide Surfrider Foundation campaigns that promote marine protected areas and ecosystem-based management
4.         Coordination with regional staff and chapter activists
5.         Willingness to travel frequently and to work irregular and sometimes long hours.

Preferred Education and Experience:

1.         Master’s Degree in environmental management, public policy, related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Coastal zone management degree or experience desirable.
2.         Minimum 5 years of experience in coastal and marine environmental issues.
3.         Proven ability to effectively manage multiple, complex tasks and to establish and regularly evaluate priorities.
4.         Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a broad range of people, including the general public, public and non-governmental professionals and students of all age groups.
5.         Knowledge of marine conservation and coastal zone management principles.
6.         Proven ability to work independently and set and reach ambitious goals.
7.         Demonstrated evidence of initiative, perseverance, entrepreneurial skills, and proactive working style. Proven success implementing, coordinating, and working with teams to advance numerous projects simultaneously.

Must be energetic, responsible and have a sense of humor.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a full-time position with medical benefits, long-term disability insurance and a 401K Plan with partial employer matching. Surfrider Foundation offers a salary that is competitive with other national, not-for-profit conservation/environmental organizations for this position. Opportunities for advancement are available.

Please send cover letter and resume to (email preferred):

Surfrider Foundation
Attn. Environmental Director
P.O. Box 6010
San Clemente, CA. 92674-6010

Email: cnelsen@surfrider.org

Please title resume and cover letter documents using this convention: lastname_resume.doc & lastname_cover.doc

Deadline for receiving resumes is February 1st, 2008

The Surfrider Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Aquatic Adventures School Programs Coordinator - CA

Aquatic Adventures (www.aquaticadventures.org )
School Programs Coordinator
San Diego, CA

Aquatic Adventures is an award winning non-profit science education organization that educates urban youth about science, the ocean and nature, through tuition-free programs, creating the scientific and environmental leaders of the future.

Aquatic Adventures is seeking a full-time, experienced marine science educator to act as a School Programs Coordinator for our elementary and middle school program.

Benefits of Position:

•           Contribute to the success and well-being of a diverse group of students from underserved communities
•           Strengthen management, scientific and education skills
•           Increase understanding of the non-profit sector
•           Ongoing professional development
•           Gain experience working as part of a dynamic team, developing strategies together

Position Overview:

Management Responsibilities:

•           Manage a team of 3-5 lead instructors who provide direct instruction in school and after-school programs. Responsibilities include:
§          Plan and facilitate staff trainings
§          Provide regular evaluation of employees
§          Create instructor schedules
•           Manage a team of 10-15 volunteers who provide assistance in direct instruction, conduct evaluation, and develop and prepare materials. Responsibilities include the same as above.

Manage program evaluation. Responsibilities include:

§          Develop schedule to conduct evaluation
§          Administer aspects of the program evaluation
§          Manage data collection and data entry

Education Responsibilities:

•           Facilitate science content and programmatic professional development for elementary and middle school teachers
•           Provide direct instruction to elementary and middle school classes in marine science education
•           Develop, write and edit lesson plans

Coordination Responsibilities:

• Prepare supplies and materials for daily outreach into schools and field trips
• Develop schedule and act as liaison with schools for classroom and field trip programs

Other Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other organization staff to facilitate high priority projects that occur seasonally

Training Includes:

•           Introduction to Aquatic Adventures programs and operations through meetings and site visits
•           Classroom, water, and field safety training, and risk management
•           Overview of teaching techniques and pedagogy, and workshops for hands-on activities and lessons
•           Overview of student management techniques

Salary Range and Benefits:

• $37,000-$40,000 annual salary
• Benefits include:

            o          Full health coverage
            o          Use of cell phone
            o          Use of personal organization device
            o          Possibility for sponsored advanced certifications including: 1st Aid and CPR and Class B drivers license

Qualifications:

Education:

• Masters degree in education or teaching credential
• Undergraduate degree in Marine Science or related field preferred

Experience:

•           2 or more years experience in marine science education
•           Experience providing direct instruction and developing and writing lesson plans
•           Working knowledge of California State Standards
•           Management experience preferred
•           Experience in program evaluation preferred
•           Experience working with audiences of diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds preferred

Skills:

•           Excellent organizational skills
•           Ability to work alone or in a team setting
•           Basic Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
•           Knowledge of local flora and fauna preferred
•           Spanish language skills preferred

Other:

•           Reliable transportation to and from Aquatic Adventures and off-site locations and ability to transport supplies and materials
•           Ability to work some weekends and evenings
•           Successfully pass state fingerprinting check (live-scan)

Application Process:

•           Submit resume and cover letter by Friday, Jan. 18th, 2008
            o          Include 2 to 3 professional references with their phone #, job title and relationship to applicant
•           Start date: February 18th, 2008

Submit materials and all other inquires to:

Jamie Weed
Office & Grants Administrator
2211 Pacific Beach Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
jamieweed@aquaticadventures.org
858.488.3849

Wildlife Biologist & GIS Specialist - OH

Wildlife Biologist / GIS Specialist
Environmental Solutions & Innovations, Inc. (www.environmentalsi.com)
Cincinnati, OH

Company Profile: We are a small environmental consulting firm headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. We conduct field studies, permitting, and regulatory compliance associated with natural resources, including the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). We complete studies of terrestrial and aquatic ecology, ranging from simple habitat assessments to detailed studies and analyses of proposed projects' environmental impacts.

As a small, growing company, we provide the opportunity for professional advancement and development; however, along with that comes the responsibility to actively participate in refining how we do things. Everyone in this organization takes a personal stake in defining what we are and where we are going.

Job Description: We currently have one staff member who does GIS as one component of their job. We are looking for a second person to play a similar dual role of Wildlife Biologist and GIS Specialist.

GIS Specialist responsibilities include providing technical support and guidance in the use of GIS and GPS for the management, analysis, and interpretation of data pertaining to the distribution of rare species and natural communities, threats to the continued existence and overall health of these resources, and opportunities for their conservation. Work requires familiarity with related techniques for the conversion, analysis, management, and graphical representation of spatial data derived from cartographic and tabular sources.

Wildlife Biologist responsibilities include field studies, and preparation of documents for environmental compliance. Successful candidate may possess experience in either arena. Depending on the individual's strengths and the needs of the organization, at any given point in time the position may entail more or less of either fieldwork or document preparation. Over time, as the individual develops their strengths in synergy with the needs of the organization, it is likely that their preferences will affect the predominant way in which their non-GIS time is spent.

Qualifications: Successful candidate will be self-motivated and possess the ability to work independently; however, strong interpersonal skills are paramount importance. Listed below are characteristics important for the two very different components of this position.

GIS Specialist

    * Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop - ArcView 8.x or 9
    * Experience with Trimble GPS/GIS data collection equipment (or other GPS devices) and office processing software is a plus
    * Experience with GIS for both cartographic and database uses a plus

Wildlife Biologist

    * Compose grammatically and structurally correct sentences and paragraphs
    * Competent with basic Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook)
    * Map reading and orienteering
    * Willing and able to travel - up to several states away and for up to two weeks at a time
    * Prior field survey experience
    * Willing and able to work varying hours while in the field (surveys are project and species dependant)
    * Experience with specialized field vehicles or equipment (i.e., 4-wheel drive, ATVs, radio telemetry, SCUBA, etc.) a plus

Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include 7 paid holidays, 5 paid sick days and 10 days paid vacation annually; 100% of employee and 50% of family health, dental, and vision insurance premiums paid; paid life insurance, short term disability (employee paid), 401(k) with employer match, and Section 125 plan.

To Apply: Email: employment@environmentalsi.com
Fax: 513-451-3321
In Person: 781 Neeb Road
Cincinnati, OH 45233

Fisheries and Marine Policy - DC

Senior Program Officer, Fisheries and Marine Portfolio
U.S. Government Relations Department
www.worldwildlife.org

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the global conservation organization, seeks a Senior Program Officer, Fisheries and Marine Portfolio, U.S. Government Relations Department, to develop and implement legislative and regulatory policy initiatives and strategies to achieve WWF’s policy goals in the areas of fisheries, marine, and coastal issues.

The SPO works closely in/with marine priority places. We are looking for energetic, creative, analytical, independent thinkers and problem solvers experienced in working with Congress and the Administration on fisheries and marine conservation programs, laws, policies, funding and appropriations, both domestically and internationally. Overall responsibilities include finding policy solutions to difficult challenges in conservation and natural resource management through advocacy; education and outreach; research; and communication. Builds and fosters collaborative partnerships with WWF colleagues and external partners (such as Congress, federal agencies, environmental groups, industry representatives and academia) to negotiate, develop and explain WWF’s positions on relevant issues.

Ideal candidates will have: knowledge of marine, fisheries and coastal issues; familiarity with congressional and administrative processes; experience in working collaboratively with partners in policy development; and motivation and drive to excel in the position. Requires Bachelor’s degree and five years’ experience.

The closing date for accepting postings is January 31, 2008.

AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please visit http://www.worldwildlife.org/about/jobs.cfm, or fax a CV and cover letter to 202.778.9721, attention: Human Resources Department. In each case, reference is Job #28085.

Coastal Storms Outreach Coordinator - MS

Coastal Storms Outreach Coordinator
Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium (www.masgc.org)
Ocean Springs, MS

Job Description: The Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium (MASGC) is seeking applications for a non-tenure full-time Coastal Storms Program Outreach Coordinator. The successful applicant will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating a Coastal Storms Outreach Program over a three-year pilot period in Alabama, Mississippi, and southeastern Louisiana.

Background

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) created the Coastal Storms Program to address coastal storms across the United States at the community level seeking to ensure the safety of the coastal population, help the economy, and sustain the natural environment. In March of 2007, the CSP held a stakeholders meeting in Biloxi, Mississippi, to receive input on needs in the northern Gulf. Overwhelmingly, the attendees indicated that building an extensive outreach program for existing natural hazards tools and data was more important than developing new products.

This position will carry out a pilot case study of the implementation of the Coastal Storms Program in Alabama, Mississippi, and southeastern Louisiana. The position is funded through a grant from the NOAA Coastal Services Center’s Coastal Storms Program for a three-year period. Continuation of this position by the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium and its partners will depend on a favorable evaluation of the pilot. The CSP Outreach Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring that relevant audiences benefit from existing products and services and additional ones developed through this pilot program.

Job Responsibilities

1.         Form and coordinate an advisory council consisting of representatives from federal, state, and local agencies including the Gulf of Mexico Alliance’s (GOMA) Coastal Resiliency Work Group, NOAA Coastal Storms Program, NOAA Gulf Coast Service Center, NOAA’s GoMEX Regional Collaboration Team, Northern Gulf Institute, GCOOS, Emergency Management Agencies, Floodplain Managers, National Estuarine Research Reserves, Coastal Programs, local elected officials, local business leaders, and other partners.
2.         Develop CSP outreach materials including a CSP Web site to serve as a clearinghouse of CSP information, print materials, and tools.
3.         Produce a Coastal Storms Resource Directory consisting of an inventory of land-use models, risk and vulnerability tools, storm-related workshops and trainings, funding opportunities, and partners.
4.         Develop, implement, and evaluate CSP training programs through partnerships with existing training opportunities.
5.         Participate in a CSP grants program to develop new tools, products and services, and capacity for coastal storm partners.
6.         Conduct formative and summative evaluations of CSP products and services and conduct a confirmative evaluation of the CSP outreach component, which will lead to a continuation of the GoMEX CSP beyond the pilot period.
7.         Participate in professional development programs including participation in the annual CSP national meeting, attending GOMA Resiliency Working Group meetings, membership on the MASGC Management Team, and other resiliency related affiliations.

Position Location: The CSP Coordinator will be a part the MASGC administrative unit at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. The CSP Coordinator will have the opportunity to work at either the NOAA Gulf Coast Service Center at Stennis Space Center, the MASGC office, or the Auburn University Marine Extension and Research Center in Mobile, Alabama.

Minimum Qualifications: M.S. in a coastal planning, coastal policy, coastal engineering, adult education, marine or environmental science, or other related fields and demonstrated experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating extension or education programs. Fluency in Spanish or Vietnamese will be considered an asset.

Salary: Salary based on qualifications and experience. Benefits will follow the guidelines of the University of Southern Mississippi. The Coastal Storms Outreach Coordinator will work under the guidance of MASGC Director.

Duration: Funds are available for three years Continuation of the CSP Outreach Coordinator position will depend on a favorable evaluation of the pilot program.

Starting Date: March 1, 2008, or when a suitable applicant is found.

Application
Submit letter of application, vita, and contact information for three references to:
LaDon Swann, Director
Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium

703 East Beach Drive
Ocean Springs, MS 39566-7000
Phone: 228-818-8842
E-mail: swanndl@auburn.edu

The Coastal Storms Outreach Coordinator is part of the University of Southern Mississippi and will design, implement, and evaluate programs to insure that all people have equal opportunities for program participation regardless of their race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, or disability (AA/EOE/ADAI).

GIS Analyst - Charleston

Job Title:                                 GIS Analyst
Agency:                                  Dept. of Health & Envir. Control-OCRM
Opening Date:                         Thursday 01/03/08
Closing Date/Time:                 Thursday 01/17/08 11:59 PM Eastern Time
State Salary Range:                 $29,975.00 - $55,461.00 annually

Agency Hiring Range: Min: $32,000.00 Max:$32,000.00
Job Type: Temporary Grant - Full-Time
Location: Charleston County, South Carolina
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Uses GIS software and extensions to perform technical creation and analysis of data layers. Supports regional and beachfront planning efforts through field data collection, analysis and map creation. This position will also serve as a technical liaison between the Communication and Technical Resources Division and other coastal planning and regulatory divisions.

Minimum and Additional Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in biology, marine science, ecology, geography or related and one year practical experience. Applicant must be proficient in GIS data analysis, data creation, and date editing. Proficient knowledge of computers and data management systems is essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicant should have a minimum of one year experience delineating coastal habitats/structures using aerial imagery, and one year experience with Trimble GeoExplorer GPS. Must have experience using ArcGIS and ArcGIS extensions (Spatial Analyst, 3DAnalyst, and FeatureAnalyst).

A full description, including benefits, may be found online along with application information.

Sustainable Health Care Communications Director - VA

Communications Director

Job description: Help promote a green and healthy health care industry

Seeking Communications Director for a new non-profit organization, to be launched in mid January, that combines and builds upon two successful initiatives that have been leading the effort to make the US health care sector more environmentally sustainable. Since 1998, Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (H2E - www.h2e.org) has been working to reduce waste, eliminate mercury and protect patients and workers from exposure to toxic chemicals in the health care setting. Originally formed as a four-way partnership of the American Hospital Association, American Nurses Association, Health Care Without Harm and the US Environmental Protection Agency, H2E became an independent organization in 2006 and is now joining forces with the Green Guide for Health Care, the premiere green building tool for health care facilities; and the Healthcare Clean Energy Exchange, a program to help hospitals reduce their climate footprint. This new combined organization (yet to be named) will offer a full range of tools, resources, technical assistance and networking opportunities to engage all sectors within the health care industry in shifting the market toward environmentally preferable products and safer, healthier practices. The Communications Director will also be responsible for helping to promote our sister organization, Health Care Without Harm (www.NoHarm.org), and CleanMed, the premiere conference for environmentally sustainable health care (www.CleanMed.org).

About the Applicant: Applicants should have 5-7 years experience, preferably as a working journalist or handling media relations for a nonprofit organization and/or the health care sector. Established relationships with reporters, familiarity with health care trade press and experience pitching reporters is a significant plus. We are looking for someone with exceptional writing and editing skills -- particularly the ability to translate complex issues into clear, simple ideas - and someone who has a demonstrated track record in marketing and promoting programs. The ideal candidate will be a self starter and strategic thinker with a get-it-done attitude. The person should also be able to demonstrate a commitment to environmental health issues, interest in working in the nonprofit sector, high energy level, and comfort working in a collaborative environment.

The Communications Director is responsible for directing all aspects of PR and marketing for the new organization, including creating and carrying out a strategic marketing and communications plan with the goal of attracting and recruiting members to the new organization. Specifically, this individual will be responsible for:

Media Relations: This includes writing and strategically distributing press releases, opinion pieces, and other materials; placing stories in appropriate national, local and online outlets; setting up opportunities for our experts to appear on radio, TV, or before editorial boards; and organizing press events or briefings when appropriate.

Online Marketing Strategies and Web Presence: This requires devising aggressive internet marketing strategies to raise the profile and recruit members for the new organization - including email advocacy campaigns, building listserves, positioning our experts as leaders in the field and promoting expert content. Successful applicants will have experience in building successful online campaigns and will come to the interview prepared to discuss specific ideas for building the online presence of the organization. Duties will also include working with staff to build out the new website (currently in development), updating content and helping to maintain the new site.

Marketing Key Programs: Responsibilities include promoting key programs of the organization to appropriate constituencies - for example, marketing the Healthcare Energy Exchange to energy professionals, and the Green Guide for Health Care to architects and designers. This will require separately devised communications plans and efforts to target key audiences with the right language using the right vehicles. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate success in program marketing.

Writing and Editing Materials: Duties include overseeing the production (including writing, editing and concepting) of a monthly e-newsletter, called StatGreen, and other marketing materials to be determined. May also include writing articles and op eds for publication. Applicants will be required to show writing samples.

Education: A Bachelors degree or the equivalence is required.

COMPENSATION:

An attractive and market-competitive compensation and benefits program is planned for this position.

LOCATION:

The Communications Director will be based in HCWH's headquarters in Arlington, VA.

Health Care Without Harm is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity within our campaign, people of color and women are encouraged to apply.

The Search Committee will be conducting the search. To apply, please send resume and cover letter describing your qualifications and why you want this job, by January 20, 2008, to Stacy Malkan, HCWH Communications Coordinator, smalkan@hcwh.org. No phone calls please. Interviews will begin in January.

Fishery Management Community Sector Coordinator - New England

Gulf of Maine Research Institute
www.gma.org

Here is an opportunity for someone who wants to play a role in the transformation of groundfishing from the current input control, Days At
Sea, model to the evolving Community Sector Model.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Community Sector Coordinator – Southern Region

Supervisor: Director of Community Initiatives

Overview:

The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) is a non-profit marine science center serving the Gulf of Maine/Georges Bank bioregion. Our dynamic fusion of research, education, and community programs are aimed at realizing the potential of the region’s marine ecosystem and the human communities that depend on them. Working collaboratively with scientific institutions, government agencies, and the fishing community, GMRI develops pragmatic solutions to complex problems to support the sustainable use of the Gulf of Maine ecosystem and the communities that depend on it.

GMRI is at an extraordinary point in its evolution. We have served the Gulf of Maine coastal community with a unique neutral forum to transform fishery management through constructive dialogue. We’ve built a world-class research and education platform, which opened in 2005, and recruited an international, multi-disciplinary research team. We’ve assembled the digital learning environment and funding model to provide Maine’s middle school students with universal access to an extraordinary marine research experience. The Sector Community Coordinator will have a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in defining and implementing a Community strategic plan that engages and serves the diverse fishery stakeholders in the Gulf of Maine bioregion.

Roles & Responsibilities:

GMRI has initiated an Extension Program to provide technical support to groups of fishermen developing sectors (harvest cooperatives) in the groundfish fishery throughout New England. We are seeking candidates to fill one of two Community Sector Coordinators positions – one will be focused on Northern New England (primarily Maine and New Hampshire) while the second Community Sector Coordinator will be focused on Southern New England (primarily Massachusetts and Rhode Island). The Community Sector Coordinator/Southern Region will work closely with the Northeast Seafood Coalition as well as staff at GMRI in development and implementation of a Sector Extension Program to provide technical and organizational support to groups of New England fishery stakeholders who wish to form fishery sectors.

Sectors, in the present New England context, are self selecting groups of permit holders who form a sector for the purpose of receiving and managing an allocation of catch for a particular fishery. To date, a process for authorizing and implementing sectors has been developed only for the Northeast Multispecies fishery; however, it is expected that the ability to form sectors will be extended to other fisheries in the near future. While the primary initial focus of the Community Sector Coordinator will be to support efforts of groups to form sectors in the Multispecies fishery, he or she will also be involved in educating stakeholders in various New England fisheries about the sector management tool and in supporting efforts to develop sectors in other fisheries as the need arises. The Sector Coordinator/Southern Region will be expected to work 2-3 days/week at the Northeast Seafood Coalition offices in Gloucester, Massachusetts and 1-2 days/week at GMRI in Portland, Maine.

As an integral part of GMRI’s Community team, the Sector Coordinator will participate in team meetings and will contribute to GMRI’s commitment to convening diverse stakeholders, engaging the community in marine issues, and facilitating quality dialogue throughout the Gulf of Maine. Specific tasks include the following:

Technical Assistance:

•           Provide technical and organizational assistance to groups attempting to form sectors including:
            o          Assist potential sector members in securing the legal expertise needed to assemble the necessary contracts, bylaws, protections, etc. to establish their sector as a legal entity.
            o          Work with sector members to negotiate details of operating plans, which include methods for allocating catch or opportunity among sector members, a monitoring and reporting system, and potentially operational rules designed to improve environmental performance of the sector.
            o          Assist with drafting formal operations plans and environmental assessments for proposed groundfish sectors.
            o          Collaborate with NOAA Northeast Regional Office staff to finalize operations plans and environmental assessments.
•           Modify operations plans and environmental assessments from proposed sectors to make generic templates in cooperation with other sector organizers to improve efficiency of annual reauthorization of sectors and developing future sectors
•           Work with NOAA Fisheries and NEFMC staff to evaluate cumulative impacts of sectors and include this analysis in environmental assessments.
•           Collaborate with GMRI sector staff and NOAA Fisheries staff to develop and implement a series of 3-4 training workshops and associated workbooks and training materials for new sector managers. Workshops will cover administrative and regulatory requirements and will provide opportunities for sector managers to discuss common problems and learn from each other’s experience.
•           Provide technical assistance to sector managers to help recently approved sectors to meet sector administration needs.

Sector Outreach:

•           Facilitate, in cooperation with sector organizers, 4-5 outreach meetings in coastal communities across the New England region to present a realistic view of opportunities (and challenges) presented by sectors in the groundfish industry.
•           Work with GMRI Communication Specialist to develop and produce communication materials, targeted at key fishing industry members, regarding sectors and their potential as a new management structure.
•           Document the process and specific requirements necessary to form a sector and produce informational materials for fishery stakeholders, in cooperation with Communication Specialist.
•           Meet with stakeholder groups throughout New England to discuss the sector management model and generate awareness in sector management as a potential fisheries management tool.

Sector Monitoring Plan:

• Assist Director of Community Initiatives, Resources Economist, and other staff in their work with NOAA Fisheries (Northeast Regional Office, New England Fishery Science Center, and Law Enforcement) staff to determine analytical needs for regulatory compliance and monitoring and reporting requirements for multiple sectors.
• Participate in meetings among NOAA staff and sector members/managers to identify objectives and standards for a new catch monitoring and reporting system, including required data on fishing location, catch levels, and composition, by vessel, necessary level of observer coverage, and data compatibility requirements.

Other Responsibilities:

•           Compile information on fishery cooperatives and stakeholder-based fishery management initiatives in other regions that will inform sector development in New England (e.g. governance structures, allocation methods, compliance and disciplinary systems, etc.);
•           Work with the Chief Convening Officer and the Community Program Manager to support GMRI’s efforts to increase the dialogue in fishery policy development (e.g. FishTank);
•           Assist the Director of Community Initiatives in identifying strategic priorities of the Community Program and developing proposals to support the sector initiative;
•           Participate in GMRI staff activities including staff meetings and retreats.

Qualifications:

•           Master’s degree and 3-5 years experience or Bachelor’s degree plus relevant experience (candidates with less formal education but substantial relevant experience may be considered);
•           Familiarity with the fishing industry and with the challenge of operating at sea;
•           Understanding of the fisheries regulatory system in the Northeast US and preferably knowledge of the federally managed fisheries in the region;
•           Knowledge of marine policy and science and ability to explain to a broad audience;
•           Proven ability to bridge among diverse marine communities;
•           Strong outreach and communication skills with a variety of constituents;
•           Willingness and ability to travel throughout New England;
•           Solid writing and presentation skills;
•           Self-starter with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and experience managing and accomplishing multiple tasks;
•           Demonstrated ability to work well independently and to maintain confidential information;
•           Ability to manage and synthesize inputs from many individuals and groups;
•           Team player with ability to function in a fast-paced, energetic and rapidly evolving organization.

Compensation:

• Salary commensurate with qualifications.
• GMRI offers an excellent benefit package.

Application Process:

•           Send cover letter and resume to jobs@gmri.org.
•           Applications due by February 1, 2008 and will be reviewed upon receipt.
•           Applications received after February 1, 2008 will be reviewed. Depending on the quality of the candidate pool, late applications may or may not be considered.
•           Interviews will occur in February.

Coastal Planner - Charleston

Job Title:                                Coastal Planner
Agency:                                   Dept. of Health & Envir. Control-OCRM
Opening Date:                         Wed. 12/19/07
Closing Date/Time:                 Fri. 01/18/08 12:00 AM Eastern Time
State Salary Range:                 $29,975.00 - $55,461.00 annually
Agency Hiring Range:             Min: $29,975.00 Max:$42,718.00
Job Type:                                FTE - Full-Time
Location:                                 Charleston County, South Carolina
Normal Work Schedule:          Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Description

Under general direction of the Director of Coastal Planning, serves as a costal planner. Assists with the development and management of planning project details, budgets and timelines; provides technical assistance to local governments and other organizations. Serves as a liaison for OCRM and facilitates meetings to gather input from stakeholder groups on coastal related issues. Assists with yearly funding proposals, performance measurement indicators, and other reporting requirements to NOAA. Serves on OCRM's damage assessment team and coordinates with local governments in emergency response.

Minimum and Additional Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in environmental, regional, or urban planning, environmental management, or a related field and two (2) years of experience in environmental or natural resource planning or management.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred skills include knowledge of coastal planning principles and the coastal zone management program, and demonstrated experience in same. Proficiency in ArcGIS is also preferred.

Additional Comments:

Candidate must have excellent organizational and communication skills. Grant and report writing skills are required. Candidate must have the ability to make presentations and maintain effective working relationships with the general public. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively is necessary. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products software. Must be willing to participate in emergency preparedness and disaster relief in accordance with Department policy.

A full description, including benefits, may be found online along with application information.

Coastal and Marine Policy Specialist - Charleston

Coastal and Marine Policy Specialist
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Services Center
Charleston, SC

Perot Systems Government Services (PSGS), a contractor to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Services Center (Center), seeks an individual to serve as a Coastal and Marine Policy Specialist to support the Center’s GIS Integration and Development (GIS I&D) Program. The successful candidate will be an innovative team leader responsible for project management, education and outreach materials, workshops, and understanding how GIS and related technologies can be applied to help state and local coastal resource managers with ocean policy issues. We are looking for a seasoned project leader with strong communication and coordination skills, strong background in coastal and ocean resource management policy including the Ocean Action Plan and current regional ocean governance initiatives, and familiarity with the Center’s partners in the coastal resource management community. The candidate will be a part of a results oriented program focused on building the GIS skills and capabilities of the coastal resource management community.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in ocean governance and marine policy
• Lead small to mid-sized project teams, including developing new projects
• Develop products which effectively market the integration of technology with coastal management principles
• Coordinate and lead meetings with internal staff and external partners

Qualifications

• Project management, technical writing and public speaking skills
• Masters degree in coastal/marine policy, GIS, geography, or related field
• A minimum of 2 years experience in coastal/marine policy analysis, research, or application
• Demonstrated experience in the use of GIS to address marine policy and ocean governance issues is preferred

Located in Charleston, South Carolina, the NOAA Coastal Services Center serves the nation’s coastal resource management community by facilitating access to and utilization of the most up-to-date information, management strategies, and technology.

Required Skills

Desired Skills

• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS

Education

Requires an Advanced degree or equivalent

Experience

Minimum 2 years of related experience.

To apply for the position, please visit https://careers.psgs.com/careers/ and locate the job by state. Select the “Express Interest” button at the bottom of the page.

Environmental Scientists - DC

The Career Center has just received a job opportunity with a consulting firm recruiting for junior, mid-level and senior analyst level Environmental Scientists to support a government client in Germantown, MD and Washington, DC.

Experience with NEPA, Pollution Prevention, and/or Endangered Species Act is preferred; experience with the Marine Mammals Protection Act and/or Coral Reef Act is especially desirable. The deadline to apply is January 19, 2008.

Interested upcoming/recent grads may access CISTERNonline for more details and application info, or they may contact me in the Career Center for more information:

Linda Robinson, MHRD
Coordinator, Recruiting and Technology Programs
Career Center
College of Charleston
Room 216, Lightsey Center
160 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29424
Phone: 843.953.5692
Fax: 843.953.6341

Field Assistant - Charleston

STUDENT ASSISTANTS NEEDED
Temporary Field Technician

Duties

Collection of soil and vegetation samples, installation of rain gauges, and removal of silt fences.

Qualifications

- Ability to accurately follow collection protocols
- Organized and attentive to details
- Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time

Please submit a note expressing your interest and a brief résumé that highlights your experience.

Job Duration

February 8th - 9th (Friday-Saturday)
February 22nd – 23rd (Friday--Saturday)

Please note that these dates are flexible and that we will work together to find a Friday and Saturday in February and/or March that will work for all parties.

Possible extension for additional work

Schedule and Pay Rate

- Position requires overnight stays (travel and accommodations provided)
- Approximately 8 hours of work each day (must be flexible)
- Pays $10/hour

Contact

Toni Reale, Project Manager, Dept. of Geology; Bell South Building 407D; realea@cofc.edu ; phone 364-1796

Dr. Timothy Callahan, Dept of Geology, Science Center 337, callahant@cofc.edu, phone 953-8278

Watershed Issues - DC

National Association of Counties (www.naco.org)
Associate - Community Services Division

The National Association of Counties (NACo) announces an opening for an Associate in the Community Services Division. The successful candidate will provide a combination of professional and administrative assistance to education, training and technical assistance programs for county officials on topics including watershed management, wetland, coastal and riparian habitat restoration and other issues.

The funding for this position is provided by grants that NACo receives from federal agencies, corporations and private foundations. Funding for this position is currently secured through December 2008 and is expected to continue beyond that date.

Primary duties and responsibilities under the direction of a Community Services Program Director:

•           Assist implementation of NACo’s Five Star Restoration Grant Program, Coastal County Restoration Initiative and Water Resource Management Program. These activities, tasks and deliverables are described below.
•           Coordinate program activities within NACo and with other national, regional and state based organization to maximize the educational benefits to counties and other local government jurisdictions.
•           Prepare articles, reports and fact sheets for publication in County News and other relevant journals and publications, as well as NACo’s Website.
•           Plan, coordinate and conduct workshops and meetings regionally and at NACo conferences for the purpose of providing technical information to counties and facilitating peer-to-peer networking among counties (limited travel may be required).
•           Provide technical assistance by disseminating literature and documents and responding to telephone and written inquiries of county officials and state associations of counties.
•           Assist management and tracking of county grants focused on wetland, riparian and coastal habitats.
•           Maintain email networks of county officials interested in water resources management and habitat restoration issues, specifically by writing monthly newsletters and responding to requests for information.
•           Respond to telephone and written requests for information from county officials, state associations of counties, and others regarding the education, training, and technical assistance programs provided by NACo.
•           Coordinate the upkeep of and posting of content to the NACo Website.
•           Assist in providing staff support to NACo committees and task forces as necessary.
•           Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree plus three years experience or Master's Degree plus one year experience. Preference will be given to experience and/or degree in natural resources, management, planning, environmental sciences, political science or public administration.

Must possess the following:

...strong organization skills
...excellent verbal and written communication skills
...ability to manage multiple assignments
...ability to work well in a political environment
...ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
...experience in a Windows software environment

Supervision Exercised: None

Supervisor: Abigail Friedman
Community Services Program Director

Hiring salary: $36,000+

Persons interested in this position should submit a resume and cover letter to:

            Maria Wagner
            Human Resources
            National Association of Counties
            440 First Street, NW
            Washington DC 20001
            Fax (202) 661-8871

The deadline for applications is January 25, 2008.

NACo is an equal opportunity employer. NACo provides a smoke-free work environment.

Environmental Permitting - FL

Coastal Systems International, Inc.
www.coastalsystemsint.com
Coral Gables, Florida

Coastal Systems International, Inc. (Coastal Systems) has an established reputation providing solutions to complex projects in the coastal/waterfront environment. For over twenty years, Coastal Systems has helped clients realize their vision for projects ranging from marinas and beaches to private island destinations.

International Project Manager, Environmental and Permitting Department

The International Project Manager is accountable for providing all aspects of project oversight and management for multiple environmental, regulatory, and construction projects throughout the wider Caribbean Basin. As the manager of these projects, you will be responsible for coordination of environmental and technical fieldwork, preparation of environmental impact assessments, procurement of project regulatory approvals, and coordination with design and construction teams/personnel. The position demands high-level involvement with clientele, government officials and staff, and numerous contractors/vendors. We are keen to recruit someone with strong management skills and extensive experience working in the international sector. Private-sector or government experience, especially in the environmental, engineering or construction field, would be considered an asset.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in environmental policy, engineering, or related fields; advanced degree preferred. A minimum of 5 years professional experience in an international context. Applicants should have proven knowledge of environmental regulation and policy; specific experience in watershed management or coastal management is desirable. Willingness to relocate to the Miami, Florida area and ability to travel internationally on short notice is required.

Application deadline is February 1, 2008.

For more information, please visit our website: www.coastalsystemsint.com.

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and a copy of your c.v. to Kevin Goldstein at kgoldstein@coastalsystemsint.com

Green Communities Outreach Manager - WA

Green Communities Outreach Manager
Puget Sound Energy (www.pse.com)
Bellevue, WA

Puget Sound Energy (http://www.pse.com/) is Washington State's largest and oldest energy utility with annual operating revenues of $3.2 billion and assets of $7.2 Billion and serving more than 1 million electric customers and approximately 718,000 natural gas customers, primarily in the vibrant Puget Sound region.

The Green Communities Manager is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive community outreach programs to achieve maximum community involvement with communities that have engaged in a definable sustainable agenda. This position links community goals with PSE Energy Efficiency program targets and PSE's goals for effective and productive community involvement.

In this position you will:

* Lead in the strategic interaction between Energy Efficiency Services (EES) / Renewable Energy program mangers, the Community Relations Manager and Corporate Communications

* Engage and support the engagement of the Community Relations Manager and community officials to determine community energy efficiency needs and PSE's response

* Orchestrate the vetting of opportunities with EES program managers and provide ongoing oversight and team communications during deployment

* Facilitate cross-sector community events and sponsorship underwriting in partnership with program managers

* Field incoming "green" community opportunities and facilitate internal go/no-go decision making

* Conduct debriefs on effectiveness of opportunities / community relationships and offer recommendations

* Manage and circulate centralized tracking of division-wide external community engagements that sponsor "green" agendas

* Assure that agreements between community and PSE on joint promotion identity and roles / expectations are properly upheld

* Work with Community Relations Manager and community officials to develop joint understanding of roles and project scope during execution

* Coordinate market research that informs community strategy development, market understanding, and technical expertise

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

* 5 years experience in external relationship marketing and business development, preferably to the not-for-profit and public sector

* Experience in representing various sensitive corporate positions

* Skill at finding promotional opportunities to leverage multi-layered corporate objective

* Skill in researching and deciphering community needs and uncovering hidden opportunities

Why Work for Puget Sound Energy?

PSE's goal is to foster an environment where all employees are valued, respected and provided with the opportunity to achieve maximum performance. We offer a comprehensive pay package that includes competitive compensation, annual goals-based incentive bonuses, comprehensive cafeteria-style benefits, 401(K), a company paid retirement pension plan, a generous paid time off package, and an employee assistance and wellness program just to name a few.

In order to apply, go to:

https://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PSE&cws=1&rid=368

Regional Marine Ecologist - MA

Regional Marine Ecologist/Spatial Planner
The Nature Conservancy (www.tnc.org)
Location: Boston, MA (may be negotiable)

BACKGROUND:

The Marine Conservation Program for The Nature Conservancy’s Eastern Region is conducting an assessment of the Northwest Atlantic Marine Ecoregion. This marine assessment is designed to integrate diverse geophysical, biological and socioeconomic data to create synthesis products that reveal conservation priorities (for both species and habitat features) and empower partners to develop and implement meaningful conservation strategies.

The marine assessment will identify areas of high biological significance that merit particular attention for natural resource management, other regional marine conservation strategies and innovative policies that are evaluated based on ecological, social, economic and political criteria. The Assessment and its subsequent strategies will provide much the basis for the focused activities in the Eastern Region’s Marine Conservation Program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Marine Ecologist is responsible for working with the Marine Conservation Director, (The Director) to develop and implement the Eastern U.S. Region’s Marine Conservation Program. He /She will provide the scientific and technical support required to carry out the Conservancy’s strategies and policies necessary to protect estuarine and marine biodiversity in the NW Atlantic Region. The individual will support conservation planning, implementation of strategies and efforts across the region’s multi sites and at multiple scales. The priority in the first year will be to work with Director and other staff from Conservancy Chapters throughout the region to complete the marine ecoregional assessment.

At the regional level, he/she will also help lead in the development of marine spatial planning approaches and the development of metrics for measuring marine conservation success. The Marine Ecologist will apply his/her experience and training in marine and estuarine ecosystems to support regional science based strategies that will maintain and restore the natural processes that ensure long term viability and ecological health of marine biodiversity. Knowledge of current scientific thinking about the conservation of coastal, estuarine and benthic marine communities and species is required. Knowledge and experience in marine spatial planning is also a requirement.

JOB DUTIES

1. Work with the Director and the NW Atlantic Ecoregional Assessment Core Team to ensure timely completion of the assessment. This includes characterizing regional marine and estuarine conservation targets, assessing threats to target viability and identifying regional conservation strategies.
2. Classify conservation targets, assess their distribution, and prioritize areas for their protection.
3. When the assessment is completed, work with the Director to prioritize and help implement key strategies identified in the marine assessment across the region.
4. Work with state chapter marine staff, Eastern Region conservation staff, Global Marine staff and other TNC staff to assess, integrate, and analyze information from existing data sets, GIS data sets, technical literature, and field assessments. Such work includes marine spatial planning and GIS analyses of marine ecosystems, communities and species inventory.
5. Collect and manage data pertaining to marine ecosystems.
6. Compile, summarize, and synthesize current scientific information about coastal and marine ecology; apply innovative science-based approaches required to address key conservation challenges related to sustaining biodiversity in NW Atlantic.
7. Support development of science based metrics to measure conservation effectiveness and success.
8. Identify ways to grow conservation strategies to regional scale
9. Help to build collaborative relationships with strategic partners.
10. Conduct research, write project reports and develop proposals

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Advanced degree in a marine science related field and at least 3 years on-the-ground (or on the water) experience in applied marine science, spatial planning, and environmental management, with a focus on one or more of the following: fisheries and other marine species management and protection, coastal zone management, watershed-scale processes, marine and nearshore ecosystem restoration, and oceanographic processes, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1-2 years prior experience with spatial analyses using GIS .
• Knowledge of marine species, natural communities, ecosystems, ecosystem processes and their conservation needs.
• Ability to collect, manipulate, analyze, and interpret scientific data and prepare reports of findings.
• Manage time and diverse activities under deadlines while delivering quality results.
• Demonstrated experience writing grants and researching proposals.
• Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g.; Word, Excel, Web browsers) and ability to use provided computer technology to enhance the quality of work
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently and occasionally on evenings and weekends.

COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

• Ability to work cooperatively with a number of staff and external parties, sometimes under pressure, in order to complete project work and goals in a timely manner.
• Ability to listen to and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people and to work collaboratively with diverse partners. Flexible and patient, while remaining persistent towards ultimate goals.
• Provide a variety of information to staff and others, contributing to conservation projects and assisting workflow throughout the organization.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Ability to simplify and explain complex scientific data to general audiences.

To apply, please send cover letter & resume to:

Meg Connerton
The Nature Conservancy
205 Portland St. Suite 400
Boston, MA 02114
Fax: 617-227-7688
maforesumes@tnc.org

No phone calls please
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marine Restoration Specialist - Charleston

Marine Restoration Specialist, SC
The Nature Conservancy (www.nature.org)

POSITION TITLE: MARINE RESTORATION SPECIALIST
JOB TITLE: CONSERVATION PRACTITIONER IV
JOB FAMILY: Conservation
JOB NUMBER: 450004
SALARY GRADE: 5
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
LOCATION: Charleston, SC
SUPERVISED BY: Director of Science and Stewardship

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years experience in Marine / Estuarine Science, Natural Resource Management or equivalent combination of education and experience in marine and estuarine environments.
• Knowledge of eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) and oyster reef ecology required; experience or knowledge of estuaries of southeastern US highly desirable
• Experience managing and interpreting ecological data, including GIS
• Willingness and ability to communicate scientific and conservation principles verbally and in writing to the public.
• Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, Web browsers, etc.
• Experience performing physical work, including use of boats and heavy equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Marine Restoration Specialist will direct and implement efforts to restore estuarine and marine resources along the coast of South Carolina, with an initial focus on oyster reef restoration. The Specialist will implement a multi-faceted restoration effort that will employ GIS-based modeling, building relationships with key partner organizations and affected private industries and fishermen, expanding shell recycling returns, and on-the-ground installation of restoration sites. The Specialist will also develop and execute monitoring protocols to document ecological response at restoration sites. The Specialist will also work within the TNC Marine Network and with conservation partners to develop funding proposals to expand the scope of oyster restoration in South Carolina and neighboring states. The Specialist will also work with Chapter and Marine Network staff to identify new and emerging conservation opportunities in marine ecosystems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing suite of priority oyster restoration sites in South Carolina thru use of ecological and water quality data, and GIS-based mapping
• Investigation of status of natural shell recycling in South Carolina; identify alternative substrate opportunities
• Selecting specific sites to implement oyster reef restoration
• Coordinating equipment, materials and labor necessary for implementing oyster reef restoration sites
• Developing monitoring protocols to evaluate success or failure of restoration actions
• Fostering cross-site learning among conservation community including TNC and partner organizations
• Assisting Chapter staff and TNC Marine Network in addressing legal and policy barriers to oyster restoration
• Cultivating relationships with partner organizations and coordinating efforts among oyster restoration interests
• Assist Chapter Philanthropy staff with funding proposals and donor events

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years experience in marine science, natural resource management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) and oyster reef ecology required; experience or knowledge in estuaries of southeastern US highly desireable
• Ability to work closely with partner organizations and cultivate contributions to the Conservancy’s efforts
• Ability to communicate the Conservancy’s marine restoration work to partners and the public
• Ability to complete tasks independently with respect to timelines
• Managing time and diverse activities under deadlines while delivering quality results
• Facility with common software applications (e.g.; Word, Excel, Web browsers) and GIS.
• Excellent communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means

COMPLEXITY/PROBLEM SOLVING:

• Coordinates multiple projects with several variables, setting realistic deadlines and managing timeframes
• Executes marine restoration project work in compliance with multiple regulatory frameworks
• Develops monitoring plans that incorporate complex environmental and physical factors, and feasibility
• Resolves routine issues independently, consulting with supervisor to develop plans for resolution of complex and unusual problems
• Incorporates marine restoration goals of partner organizations, where necessary
• Identifies and disseminates lessons learned, best practices and methods, tools, consistencies and inconsistencies across marine restoration sites in the eastern US

DISCRETION/LATITUDE/DECISION-MAKING:

• Ability to make sound conservation and financial decisions for TNC.
• Makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and judgment
• Performs tasks with minimal supervision

RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT – FINANCIAL AND SUPERVISORY:

• Will lead or monitor work groups consisting of staff, interns, and volunteers covering a wide geographic area
• Will need to gain cooperation from outside parties to accomplish program goals
• Financial responsibility may include working within/managing a budget to complete projects, negotiating and contracting with vendors, assisting with budget development and fundraising proposals.
• Ensures program compliance with internal policies and external requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:

The Marine Restoration Specialist may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances. These conditions:

• require considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain
• present frequent possibility of injury
• require long hours in isolated settings
• require management of risk to volunteers and partner contributors while engaged in field projects

TO APPLY:

Attn: Marine Restoration Specialist
The Nature Conservancy
P.O. Box 5475
Columbia, SC 29250
Or sccareers@tnc.org (indicate Marine Restoration in the subject line)

http://www.nature.org/careers/dynamic/natureorg/20080117215812.html

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

National Estuarine Research Reserve Director - DC

National Estuarine Research Reserve Association (www.nerra.org)
Executive Director Job Description

The National Estuarine Research Reserve Association (NERRA) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to the protection, understanding, and science-based management of our nation’s estuaries and coasts. NERRA supports, advances, and represents the interests of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS), a network of 27 protected areas established for long-term research, education, and stewardship. Through an effective partnership between NOAA and coastal states, the NERRS plays a critical role in sustaining the nation’s estuaries and coasts. For more information on NERRA, please visit www.nerra.org.

Summary:

The NERRA Executive Director manages the national office and carries out a broad array of duties, including policy development and advocacy, communications and outreach, partnership building, strategic planning, fundraising and grants management, and financial management. The position is located in Washington, DC and reports directly to the NERRA Board of Directors.

Responsibilities:

• Advocating on behalf of NERRA to Congress, the Administration, and NOAA leadership.
• Providing communications to NERRA’s members on national coastal and estuarine policy and appropriations.
• Developing and sustaining partnerships with national public and private sector organizations to advance interests of the NERRS.
• Fundraising to support the organization and advance NERRS programs.
• Overseeing and managing several grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. Conducting work on projects under a Cooperative Agreement with NOAA, including projects related to partnership building and advancing NERRS education and coastal training programs.
• Overseeing and conducting financial and administrative management of the organization.
• Providing organizational leadership and conducting strategic planning.
• Planning and conducting meetings for the Board of Directors and Executive Committee.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated work experience and expertise dealing with coastal and estuarine issues.
• Self-starting and comfortable working independently in a small office environment.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to achieve consistent progress on multiple goals without daily guidance.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in building and sustaining partnerships.
• Experience in advancing legislation and appropriations initiatives in Congress.
• Experience in grant proposal development and management desired.

To Apply:

Please send cover letter, resume, and two writing samples in electronic format to Jaime Kooser, NERRA President and Manager of the San Francisco Bay NERR, at jkooser@sfsu.edu. Applications received by 2/15/08 will be given full consideration and should include the subject title “NERRA executive director”. Salary will be commensurate with experience and a benefit package will be available. NERRA is an equal opportunity employer.

Natural Science Curator - NC

Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education
Corolla, NC
www.ncwildlife.org/pg08_EducationWorkshops/Outer_Banks_Center.htm

Position: NATURAL SCIENCE CURATOR I
Vacancy Number: 4311-0000-0030-102
Salary Grade: 65
Salary Range: $30815 - $47971
Department: ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES
Division: WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Type of Appointment: Perm Full-Time
Posting Date: 01/17/2008
Closing Date: 02/07/2008
Number of Positions: 1

Description of Work

This is a full-time, permanent position and is based at the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education in Corolla, NC. The position will work closely with the Program Coordinator and Center Director to assist in the development and implementation of educational programs based at the Center, help measure the effectiveness of the Center's programs, promote the Center's success, assist in training of volunteers, develop and produce supporting materials for the Center's programs, and assist other staff members with the Center's administrative needs. Primary duties will include delivering programs on wildlife education for visitors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The employee should have considerable knowledge of: North Carolina species of wildlife, their habitats and environmental requirements; the principles and practices of wildlife management and conservation education; the principles and practices of public education; the principles, concepts and techniques of environmental education. The employee should also have a general knowledge of NC Wildlife Resources Commission programs, as well as knowledge of natural history, conservation and environmental science issues. The employee should also have the ability to speak effectively in public, develop and deliver educational programs and curricula related to wildlife environmental education, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with public, other employees and volunteers.

Training and Experience Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college with a degree in Biology or other Natural Science curriculum related to the assignment, and one year of experience in a Natural Science field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Management prefers at least one year of experience in formal or non-formal education and considerable knowledge of the heritage and environment of Coastal North Carolina. A trainee with less than the minimum experience will be considered in the absence of qualified candidates.

*please indicate job vacancy #30102 on state application.

How to Apply:

The Wildlife Resources Commission uses the Merit Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with highly qualified individuals.

All applicants must complete and submit a State Application for Employment (PD-107):

http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/gnrlinfo.htm#app

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a State Application for Employment (PD-107). A separate state application for employment (PD-107) must be submitted for each individual position and location for which you are applying. Single applications submitted for multiple positions will only be considered for the first choice listed on the application. Applicants should make sure all applications are received and date-stamped in the Personnel Section no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

Contact Person:           SYLVIA NORMAN
Contact Agency:          ENR-WILDLIFE RES
Contact Address:         1703 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
                                    RALEIGH , NC 27699-1703
Contact Phone:            919-707-0103

Contact Fax:    919-707-0108

http://osp.its.state.nc.us/positiondetail.asp?vacancykey=4311-0000-0030-102

Environmental Scientist - FL

Environmental Scientist
Jacksonville, FL
GLE Associates (www.gleassociates.com)

GLE Associates has an opening for an Environmental Scientist in their Jacksonville, Florida office.

Duties include: Field activities, project & client management and proposal & report preparation.

Requirements: Ideal candidate will have an Environmental, Engineering, Geology or Science Degree; must have 0-2 years experience.

To apply: Go to www.gleassociates.com/employment.html to apply online

Aquarium Outreach Coordinator - NC

This position functions as the Outreach Coordinator for the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island.

JOB TITLE: Natural Science Curator I
VACANCY #: 27179
DIVISION: Aquariums
SALARY GRD/RANGE: 65 $30,522 - $47,971
RECRUITMENT RANGE: $30,815 APPT TYPE: Perm Full-Time
CLOSING DATE: 1/31/08
LOCATION: Dare

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

Reporting directly to the Education Curator, the primary function of this position is to manage the Aquarium’s outreach education program. Primary duties include developing, scheduling, promoting, preparing, presenting, and evaluating aquatic educational fee programs presented off-site. The Coordinator will be required to recruit, orient and train, and schedule part-time outreach program instructors, interns and volunteers.

The position works closely with Administration to track and collect program fees. The position also works with the Public Relations Coordinator to advertise and promote programs. The position conducts research and designs new programs utilizing creative interpretive aids to stimulate interest and to make education fun. The Outreach Coordinator creates programs and materials for teachers to use that follow NC Standard Course of Study, and provides teachers with appropriate resources for pre-visit, visit, and post-visit curriculum and activities.

As a member of the Education Team, this position assists with Aquarium-based programs, helps train teachers, interns and volunteers, helps staff the touch tank, discovery carts and floor programs. The Coordinator represents the Aquarium at fairs, festivals, science fairs, and career days, as well as state and regional environmental education conferences.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Prior experience in educational program design and assembly required. Must be capable of working cooperatively with others and also working independently. Must be creative and have good organization skills.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in Biology, Zoology, Botany, or other natural science curriculum related to the area of assignment and one year of experience in a natural science field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Prior experience preparing and presenting educational programs in a zoo, aquarium, nature center, museum or other facility. Possession of North Carolina Environmental Education Certification.

HOW TO APPLY:

An applicant must complete and submit a separate State Application for Employment form (PD-107):

http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/gnrlinfo.htm#app

listing the position number and job title for the position applied for. DENR uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with most qualified individuals. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a State Application for Employment (PD-107).

Original application, signed and dated must be mailed to the contact person listed. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference for first-time employment with State Government should submit a copy of Form DD-214. All relevant experience must be listed on the PD-107 application form to receive proper credit; any information omitted from the application form cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Applications received after 5:00 p.m. on the "closing date" will not be considered. When a salary range is posted the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills and ability, training, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. All post-high school degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

***** Please specify position #27179 on PD-107 state application form *****

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO:

Donna Massey Phone: 919-877-5500, ext. 230
NC Aquariums
3125 Poplarwood Ct., Suite 160
Raleigh, NC 27604-6434

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