August 2009 Job Opportunities

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SCAEL Research Specialist II - Charleston

Oregon South Coast Conservation Project Director - OR

Horticulturist- MUSC

EBM Tools Training Coordinator -CA

Regional Outreach Coordinator - OR

GIS Specialist - NC

Part-Time Environmental Education - Columbia

Energy Conservation Corps Program Manager - North Charleston

Horticulturist - Hanahan

Director of the Wallowa Mountain Institute - OR

Illinois Community College Sustainability Network Director - IL

CCEHBR Communications Specialist - Charleston

Coral Reef and Coastal Zone Program Specialist - US Virgin Islands

SCAEL Research Specialist II - Charleston

Research Specialist II
South Carolina Algal Ecology Laboratory (SCAEL) - http://www.dnr.sc.gov/ael/index.html
Charleston, SC

The Belle W. Baruch Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences at the University of South Carolina is searching for a full-time Research Specialist II to work at the South Carolina Algal Ecology Laboratory (SCAEL). The SCAEL is located in Charleston, SC, amidst a diverse marine research community that includes faculty, managers, and government researchers. The position will be primarily located in the Hollings Marine Laboratory.

The Research Specialist II will conduct research on various phytoplankton species, including but not limited to harmful algal blooms (HABs), with emphasis on species from SC coastal waters. Specific duties will include PCR-based screening, conduct high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and maintain 2 HPLCs in good condition, identify and enumerate SC phytoplankton species using both light and epifluorescent microscopy, analyze water for chlorophyll, participate in routine field sampling, perform QA/QC on reagents, equipment and data management, and maintain phytoplankton cultures.

Background in either developing/using real-time PCR assays or HPLC analysis, preferably in microbiology, is required. Experience with light and epifluorescent microscopy is desireable. Experience with a variety of software, including MS Office and MS Access and strong laboratory skills are requred. Must have a valid US driver's license. Must be able to work in harsh environmental conditions (rain, mud, insects, heat, cold, salt water).

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in a marine biology/oceanography, microbiology, or a related field, or a bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years related research experience; or high school education and six (6) years related research experience.

This is a grant-funded position and includes health insurance, annual and sick leave, and retirement. Salary range = $31,847 - $34,815, depending on experience.

To apply, please visit https://uscjobs.sc.edu and search for requisition #001744.

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

Oregon South Coast Conservation Project Director - OR

Oregon South Coast Conservation Project Director
The Nature Conservancy (www.tnc.org)
Bandon, OR

ABOUT US

The Nature Conservancy is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in all 50 states and more than 33 countries. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Project Director of the South Coast Conservation Area (Director) directs the Conservancy’s conservation efforts on the South Coast, an area that stretches from Bandon to Brookings and offshore out to 200 nautical miles. He/she has primary responsibilities for developing and implementing conservation strategies for marine, freshwater and terrestrial conservation in this area. To carry out the conservation strategies, Project Director must be comfortable working with and advancing strategies from the following disciplines: science, restoration, stewardship, public policy, funding, organizational development, and community involvement.

The Director is responsible for creating an effective conservation team that includes internal Conservancy staff, Conservancy trustees, and external partners. Potential partners and leaders in the local community include the Port Orford Ocean Resources Team (POORT), Cape Blanco Challenge, South Coast Watershed Council, local elected officials, state and federal agencies, private landowners, and other non-governmental organizations.

• Implement The Nature Conservancy’s marine, freshwater and terrestrial conservation goals for the South Coast as spelled out in the Cape Blanco Conservation Action Plan (CAP) and other relevant plans.

• Strategically engage with private and public partners to develop and implement adaptive conservation strategies that support land-sea connections in order to restore essential salmon life histories and the habitats that support them.

• Assist the Director of Protection and Coast and Marine Conservation Director with efforts to advance the full range of protection tools to acquire legal interest in lands and waters.

• Raise private and public funds to implement conservation strategies and support local project operations.

• Coordinate community support to advance conservation.

• Oversee preserve management plans.

• Coordinate staff and resource needs with other departments and staff in the Oregon Field Office.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years experience in natural resource management or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally.

• Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, Web browsers, etc.

• Experience supervising staff

• Experience performing physical work

BENEFITS

The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at:

https://careers.nature.org

To apply for job ID 11304, please submit resume and cover letter as one document.

All sections of online application must be completed (e.g. work experience and education, even if information is included in resume) to be considered for a position.

Important note: SAVE your application to be able to work on it later. You must click SUBMIT for your application to be considered. Once submitted, applications can not be revised.

All applications must be submitted prior to midnight Eastern time on September 8, 2009.

EOE STATEMENT

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Horticulturist
MUSC (www.musc.edu) through WillStaff, Inc. (www.willstaff.net)
Charleston, SC

My firm is looking for a candidate for a "temp to hire" employment position at MUSC.

This position would start out through our company as a temp position with the possibility of becoming a full time MUSC employee.

I would love to speak to anyone you may know that would be interested in getting their foot in the door at MUSC.

The position would include, but not be limited to, designing and planting flower beds/gardens on the University grounds.

Knowledge of the local plants/shrubs/flowers, care, maintenance, pests and treatments is needed.

It is a "hands-on" position. A 2 year degree is desirable, but I am sure that someone with a good amount of experience would be considered as well.

A clean criminal background is a must.

If you would be able to forward my telephone number and email address to any that may be interested I would truly appreciate it.

Thanks, and have a fabulous day!

Elaine Schumm

Personnel Manager

WillStaff, Inc.
2170 Ashley Phosphate RD, Ste 401
Charleston, SC 29406
(O) 843-308-9055
(F) 843-308-9063
www.willstaff.net

EBM Tools Training Coordinator - CA

NatureServe
Coastal-Marine EBM Tools Network (www.ebmtools.org)
Oakland, CA

NatureServe, on behalf of the Coastal-Marine EBM Tools Network (www.ebmtools.org), is seeking an EBM Tools Training Coordinator. S/he will coordinate the development and delivery of training on tools and toolkits to facilitate integrated land-sea management and marine spatial management. Training focus will be on U.S. West Coast management communities but will include other U.S. and international organizations as well. The Training Coordinator will:

- Work with partners to understand their tool needs and capabilities

- Develop and/or lead the development of tools training for coastal and marine resource managers, decision makers, and stakeholders

- Integrate tools components into coastal-marine management and conservation trainings

- Adapt and disseminate training materials for other audiences

The ideal applicant will have an advanced degree in coastal-marine science or policy, planning, or a related field; a minimum of three years of directly-related work experience; demonstrated experience with the use and application of GIS or other geospatial analysis tools; demonstrated ability to design, deliver, and evaluate adult learning activities; and excellent oral and written communication and facilitation skills.

The Tools Training Coordinator will be co-managed by NatureServe (coordinator of the Coastal-Marine EBM Tools Network) and NOAA Coastal Services Center. The Training Coordinator will be based at the NOAA Coastal Services Center West Coast Regional Office in Oakland, California (co-located with the offices of the California Ocean Science Trust). He/she will be an employee of NatureServe which offers a competitive benefits package.

Click on this link [ http://natureserve.org/aboutUs/jobs.jsp ] for detailed information about this job and how to apply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position is open until filled. Application submission by mid-September is encouraged.

NATURESERVE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Regional Outreach Coordinator - OR
Regional Outreach Coordinator
Calapooia Watershed Council (www.calapooia.org)
Brownsville, OR

Opening Date: 8/17/09
Closing Date: 8/28/09

Position Overview

The purpose of the Regional Outreach Coordinator position is to implement the strategic goals and objectives of the Council and Meyer Memorial Trust’s (MMT) Willamette Model Watershed Program in the Santiam and Calapooia selected sub-basins of high ecological priority. By collaborating and thinking regionally we are able to build capacity to work locally. Our visions are clean healthy waters with ecological flows, native species recovered and diverse, floodplain connectivity and healthy riparian forests, as well as stable economies with working landscapes that support local populations, and communities that sustain those natural resources. The Regional Outreach Coordinator position will be an integral part of the North and South Santiam- Calapooia Watershed Council regional partnership that focuses on stream, riparian, and upland habitats to restore and maintain healthy watersheds. Coordination with all three Councils is an essential component of this position. Recruitment of landowners for restoration and conservation projects in high priority sub-basins will be the primary activity of this position. The Outreach Coordinator is a full-time, temporary position, employed by the Calapooia Watershed Council (CWC) Board of Directors. MMT Foundation funding has been secured through April 2010, with great likelihood of extension for up to 10 years.

Accountability

The Outreach Coordinator shall report to the CWC Executive Director and Board of Directors through monthly staff reports and weekly email updates as needed, in addition to committee and board meetings and telephone communication. The Outreach Coordinator shall communicate directly and more regularly to the CWC Chair(s) and Management Committee members. Outreach Coordinator Responsibilities

Major Duties

-Communication and Partnership Meetings (15%)

This position requires coordination with numerous partners and regional staff. A daily, on-going task is communication with the other regional staff and contractors, including the Regional Landowner Projects Coordinator and the Regional Monitoring Coordinator. Attendance at monthly regional partnership meetings is required.

-Program Budget Maintenance, In-kind Tracking and Grant Reporting (15%)

The Outreach Coordinator will work with the Calapooia Watershed Council’s Executive Director to develop, manage, and maintain a transparent program budget. The Outreach Coordinator will reference the CWC’s Fiscal Policies and Procedures manual for fiscal management responsibilities of the Council and Director. Assistance with grantor-required progress reports and completion reports will be required.

-Landowner Outreach & Recruitment, Project Development, and Grant Writing (70%)

The Outreach Coordinator will work with the regional Santiam-Calapooia team to recruit landowners in high priority areas and stream reaches, develop landowner projects and write grants for engineering designs and/or project construction. Additional grant writing may also be required for sustaining the position in the future. Landowner recruitment will most likely necessitate the following activities:

• Identify and partner with existing community education providers, and in collaboration with the Council Coordinators, build a comprehensive education and outreach program based on existing programs (e.g. The Nature Conservancy, OSU Extension, etc) to coordinate technical assistance, provide landowner workshops on best management practices and schedule presentations for council meetings

• Develop relevant and tailored presentations to community groups such as City Councils and other county/city agencies within the high priority sub-basin areas

• Create mailings as necessary for education events, landowner recruitment, workshops, and tours to send to sub-basin residents and partnering organizations

• Recruit landowners in high priority sub-basins to attend Councils meetings, events and workshops

• Develop restoration and conservation projects with landowners in priority sub-basins

• Recruit volunteers to assist with project implementation

• Maintain databases with landowner contact information and project progress

• Organize tours of restoration projects on landowners’ properties for demonstration purposes in partnership with Council Coordinators, members and partners.

• Develop media contacts to pursue monthly publications about watershed health and Council projects and press releases as needed in local newspapers

• Secure access with landowners for monitoring activities

• Provide material for the Councils to integrate on their websites pertaining to the Model Watershed Program and for landowner reference

The Regional Outreach Coordinator will work with the regional team to identify potential partnerships and maintain existing relationships. He/She will work closely with the Linn County Road and GIS Departments, rural private stakeholders, federal and state agencies, Linn and Marion SWCDs, OSU Extension, and other regional conservation and watershed management organizations. These partnerships require frequent communication and face-to-face meeting time. These partners often provide technical assistance and guidance for project development and are essential for successful design and implementation.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a natural resources field (e.g. water resources, forestry, fisheries, planning, agricultural business, or related discipline). A graduate degree and/or experience with watershed management, restoration, and property management planning are beneficial but not required. A minimum of 3 years experience working with private landowners in rural and urban areas, the farming community, and agency stakeholders to develop conservation and/or restoration programs or projects required. Experience with non-profit organizations and grant writing is also desired. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary. Good people skills are essential. Non-US citizens must have proof of eligibility to work in the US.

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is competitive with local rates and will be based on experience level. At this time this position does not include benefits such as health insurance or retirement.

Physical Condition Requirement

Duties will combine both indoor and outdoor tasks, requiring the ability to work in variable weather conditions, often on uneven ground. Work will primarily be conducted on private lands with some overlap with public land.

Resumes are currently being accepted via mail and/or email. Closing date is Friday, August 28th, by 5:00 pm. Interested persons should submit cover letter, resume and list of 3 references to:

Calapooia Watershed Council
P.O. Box 844, Brownsville OR 97327
Phone: (541) 812-7622
Email: calapooia@peak.org

Please feel free to contact Tara Putney, Council Executive Director with any questions.

GIS Specialist
I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (www.imsg.com)
Asheville, NC

I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG) www.imsg.com is currently looking to hire a GIS Specialist to perform a variety of GIS related duties for the NOAA National Climate Data Center (NCDC) located in Asheville, North Carolina. All work will be performed onsite at NCDC under the technical supervision of the NCDC GIS Services team leader and technical leader. This contract is funded by NCDC and through the NOS Coastal Services Center. Based on the contract in place, this position is classified as a term position (12 months from date of hire). However the client's intent is for this to be a long term position with annual renewal contingent upon availability of funds

Duties

* Improve performance and enhance existing GIS map services.
* Management of production and development ArcSDE and ArcGIS servers.
* Development and maintenance of geospatial databases on an Oracle database server.
* System design and map service additions, such as:

1. Support and development for the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) services
2. Support and development for the NOAA Climate Services Portal
3. Development for NCDC Climate Monitoring Branch products
4. Add GIS services for satellite and climate model data
5. Add GIS services for new in-situ based datasets and products

* Support development and production instances of GIS Portal Toolkit and other GIS metadata portal systems.
* Implement time components to OGC services as functionally supported. Ensure that NCDC datasets are presented in OGC formats.
* Enhance and extend existing and new GIS products, such as:

1. Develop interactive maps which support climate assessment goals, e.g., color-coded maps based on observations from monthly and daily summary data
2. Selection of station locations to be displayed based on inventory of the data (or color-coded based on data availability)-e.g, min of 5, 10, 20, etc years of data; only display stations with data for the current year; etc.
3. Color coding of station locations based on data sources available (e.g., daily-only vs. daily and hourly vs. daily, hourly, and upper air data).
4. Set filters such as elevation--e.g., stations above xx elevation or below xx elevation; or filter based on query of data--e.g., precipitation above xx value.

* Integration of additional dynamic display features, such as display 2D or 3D contour maps of data, display 2D or 3D plots of data, overlays of data from two or more data sets and flex and Flash-based software utilization.

Qualifications

ESRI ArcGIS and related software experience required
Geospatial database experience required, with Oracle experience desired
Javascript experience required, with Java being a "plus" but not required
GIS Services development experience in a World Wide Web environment, required
Unix and/or Linux experience required
ESRI Geoportal Toolkit experience desired
Flex software experience desired
Flash software experience would be a plus

(Please Note: Required experience indicates a minimum of 3 years experience in that area, with greater than 5 years being desired).

To Apply:

Please send your resume, contact information for three (3) references and a cover letter explaining how your qualifications meet the requirements of the position to jobs@imsg.com with the following subject heading: NCDC09001 - GIS Applications Developer

IMSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Environmental Education Associate
Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) www.keepthemidlandsbeautiful.com
Columbia, SC

Keep the Midlands (KMB) is seeking a part-time Environmental Education Associate. The Environmental Education Associate will:

• Work closely with the KMB Executive Director to implement education programs including the Keep the Midlands Beautiful High School Student Advisory Board and Green Steps Schools.

• Coordinate the implementation of special public education and outreach efforts.

• Make presentations to school and adult groups to expand the understanding and knowledge of Keep the Midlands Beautiful programs and issues.

• Participate in festivals, conferences, and other special events on behalf of Keep the Midlands Beautiful.

• Respond to phone and e-mail inquiries from the general public.

• Research funding opportunities and develop grant proposals for education programs.

• Assist with the production and delivery of print and electronic publications, including flyers, brochures, newsletters, websites, and other promotional materials.

The position will begin in August or September 2009 and will run through June 2010, with the possibility of continuing beyond that time. The Environmental Education Associate will work up to 20 hours a week. Some weekend work will be required. Pay rate: up to $15 an hour (commensurate with experience.).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Proven experience in non-profit or educational program implementation.

• Ability to prioritize, juggle multiple tasks, and work independently.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.

• Must be detail oriented.

• Skilled in the use of the Microsoft Office suite.

• Grant writing experience preferred.

• Experience with Dreamweaver and website management preferred.

• Knowledge of or interest in recycling, beautification, litter prevention, and other environmental issues preferred.

To apply, submit cover letter and resume by e-mail to heidi@KeeptheMidlandsBeautiful.org. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable applicant is identified.

Energy Conservation Corps Program Manager
The Sustainability Institute (www.sustainabilityinstituteSC.org)
North Charleston, SC

POSITION: ENERGY CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAM MANAGER

Overall Responsibility:

The Sustainability Institute’s Energy Conservation Corps Program Manager is responsible for managing The Sustainability Institute’s Energy Conservation Corps (ECC) Program. He/She reports directly to and works closely with The Sustainability Institute’s Executive Director. This position requires a great deal of energy, creativity, initiative, management and organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with a diverse group of individuals, organizations, businesses, and interests. Above all, dedication and passion for the mission of the Institute is of primary importance, and is critical for one’s success in the position.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following qualifications: experience as a licensed contractor in a construction field, experience performing on-site construction work and improvements on residential homes; and proven experience managing a diverse employee group.

The purpose of the Energy Conservation Corps (ECC) program is to weatherize 50 homes in the Charleston metro area over a twelve month period from August 2009 to August 2010. The ECC Program Manager’s main responsibility is to organize the ECC program from concept to key. Specific duties will include but not be limited to:

• Hiring, training and managing the ECC team ;

• Setting programmatic objectives and service delivery processes; and

• Measuring impacts relating to the program, completing reporting processes, and communicating successes to funders and the general public.

The ECC Program Manager will oversee and directly supervise the work of twenty CNCS (10 members over 2 six month periods), AmeriCorps members and one AmeriCorps VISTA.

The ECC is a new program of The Sustainability Institute and the ECC Program Manager will be responsible for constructing the operations of the program to be in accordance with the guidelines set forth by funding partners including CNCS AmeriCorps, the City of North Charleston, and the City of Charleston.

Additonal details about this position are available by calling The Sustainability Institute at 843.529.3416. A full job description is available and can be sent to interested individuals via e-mail.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to jobopenings@sustainabilityinstituteSC.org

Horticulturist
Yeamans Hall Club (www.yeamanshallclub.com)
Hanahan, SC

Location: Yeamans Hall Club- a 940 acre golf course, plantation, and nature preserve located in Hanahan, SC.

Position
Horticulturist – full time (40 hours/week)
Job Summary

Typical responsibilities and primary duties include: landscaping duties in homeowners yards and throughout property surrounding golf course, club house and proshop areas. Landscaping duties include pruning, inspecting, diagnosing, treating ornamental trees and shrubs with appropriate chemicals as well as invasive plant species removal. This is a very “hands on” position and responsibilities of this position vary and may change when special projects arise. Graduation with a Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture, Botany, Landscape Architecture or a closely related field and a South Carolina Pesticide Applicators License preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of horticultural principles and practices

• Comprehensive knowledge of trees, flowers, shrubs, turf, cultivation, pruning and other aspects of plant propagation and care, including the use of common insecticides, fungicides and fertilizers

• Knowledge of insects, parasites and diseases which attack trees, shrubs, flowers and grass and of the chemical and biological methodologies for controlling such attacks

• Clear communication and personal skills in order to speak to home owners and club guests.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions

• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs

Job duties

• General monitoring of yards and other landscaped areas (clubhouse, cottages): mow grass, trim shrubs and trees, and applies pesticides, insecticides, and fertilizer under the supervision of the grounds manager.

• Inspects yards before homeowner arrival and performs any necessary tasks.

• Performs yard duties on request by grounds manager or homeowners.

• Work with grounds maintenance crew when needed (ex. mulching and over seeding yards).

• Assists Grounds Manager when necessary.

• Works with grounds manager, grounds committee and homeowners to design, plant, and maintain outdoor beds.

• Assist in greenhouse plant care and propagation.

Reports to

Grounds Manager

All interested candidates please reply with resume to humanresources@yeamanshallclub.com

Director of the Wallowa Mountain Institute
of Wallowa Resources (www.wallowaresources.org)
Enterprise, OR

Position Overview:

Wallowa Resources (WR), located in Enterprise, Oregon, invites applications for the position of Director of its education and research unit, the Wallowa Mountain Institute (WMI).

Our mission is to promote and support healthy lands and communities through knowledge, research and outreach. Education, training, development and the application of knowledge are central to the programs. As Director of WMI, the successful applicant will report to the Executive Director of WR. He/she will be responsible for the leadership, planning, administration and management of education, research and outreach programs and activities by WMI and for partnerships with local schools and colleges and universities. He/she will work with and oversee the programs of the WMI professional staff. The current programs of work build upon a series of successful education, research and outreach programs and educational partnerships.

The Setting:

Located in the northeast corner of Oregon at the base of the Wallowa Mountains, Wallowa County is a beautiful setting with diverse ecology. The County’s lands include a mixture of both private and public lands. Private lands include farm, ranch, forestland, and the Nature Conservancy’s Zumwalt Prairie. Public lands include the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area, the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, and Wallowa Lake State Park. Major rivers include the Snake, Wallowa, Imnaha and Grande Ronde Rivers.

The County is well known for the arts, as well as a recreational and retirement destination. The community offers high quality primary and secondary schools, a desirable quality of life and a good place to raise children.

Primary Selection Criteria:

1. Minimum of a Master’s degree in a natural resource discipline or social science related to natural resources.

2. Experience in the planning and implementation of education, research and outreach programs emphasizing the natural environment, community development and/or related fields.

3. At least 5 years experience and management responsibilities for personnel, strategic planning, budgets, grant writing, fund raising and program delivery.

4. Working knowledge of rural communities, and management strategies as they relate to working landscapes.

5. Excellent written and oral communications skills, including ease in communicating complex concepts in a clear effective fashion for a general audience. Sensitivity to cultural differences.

6. Ability to meet deadlines.

7. Demonstrated strong analytical skills, including an ability to synthesize large amounts of information and to focus quickly on the essence of an issue. A strong commitment to producing measurable results.

8. Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and manage productive relationships with staff within WR and WMI, as well as with landowners and managers, scientists, state and federal agencies, university faculty, and other stakeholders.

9. Good computer skills.

Salary and Funding:

Initial funding is provided by a grant from the Murdock Trust. This grant provides full funding for the first year of this position and partial funding for years two and three. The WMI Director, working with Wallowa Resources’ Executive Director, will secure additional grants and other funding necessary to support this position and the programs of WMI. The salary is based upon the training and experiences of the applicant and will be a minimum of $452C000 per year plus benefits. The benefits package includes medical, dental, paid vacation and holidays and a 403B retirement plan.

Travel

It is anticipated that the individual in this position will travel locally and occasionally within Oregon and nationally.

To Apply

Send a letter of introduction indicating your interest in the position, a current resume and a list of 3-5 references to Wallowa Resources via e-mail or surface mail at the addresses given below. All application materials must be received in the Wallowa Resources office in Enterprise, Oregon, by close of business on September 1, 2009. If you require additional information or clarification, you may contact the following addresses by e-mail or surface mail.

To learn more about Wallowa Resources & Wallowa Mountain Institute’s programs, please visit our website at www.wallowaresources.org

By e-mail:

brinda@wallowaresources.org

By Surface Mail:

Wallowa Resources
Attn: Brinda Stanley
200 W North Street
Enterprise, OR 97828

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Executive Director
Illinois Community College Sustainability Network (www.ilccsn.org)
Grayslake, IL

Position Description:

(Grant Funded Position)*

Under the supervision of the President and the ICCSN Board of Directors, the Executive Director will provide leadership and coordination for the Illinois Community College Sustainability Network (ICCSN). The Executive Director will oversee and coordinate operations throughout the statewide network and will serve as the primary contact person on all issues related to the development and implementation of programs and services designed to address critical issues related to energy efficiency, energy conservation and sustainability. The Executive Director will also work with regional, state, and national leaders in addressing the current and future needs of the Illinois "green jobs" workforce.

*Continued employment in this position is contingent upon continued external funding.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

* Master's Degree in Environmental Studies or related field

* Community college, not-for-profit or corporate experience in a significant leadership position

* Highly developed and effective oral and written communication skills

* Strong organizational and project management skills as demonstrated by work experience

* Minimum of 7 years experience in the sustainability, energy conservation or environmental field

Company Overview:

The College of Lake County is a large diverse district serving the third largest population in the Illinois community college system with 713,000 residents. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, the college has a diverse student body of nearly 17,000 students. The college spans 442 square miles of Lake County with 75 inland lakes and is located halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee. The college is known for its excellent programs, services, and participation in community problem-solving efforts.

Response Information:

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINE:

For full consideration, applicants are expected to submit a completed application form, current resume, cover letter and three (3) letters of recommendation by August 21, 2009. This position will remain open until filled.

For an application form and to view a full description of this position, please visit our website at: www.clcillinois.edu

For information, contact the Human Resources Office via any of the following: Phone: 847-543-2065. TTY: 847-223-0134. Fax: 847-543-3065. Email: jobs@clcillinois.edu . COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY, Human Resources, 19351 W. Washington Street, Grayslake, IL 60030-1198. The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women, and people with disabilities.

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Communications Specialist
NOAA Center for Coastal Environmental Health and Biomolecular Research (CCEHBR)
Charleston, SC

Position Category: Contractor Position with JHT INC

http://www.jht.com/html/careers_opportunities.asp

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree and or relative experience

Relevant Experience: 5 years

Location:

NOAA Center for Coastal Environmental Health and Biomolecular Research (CCEHBR) Charleston, SC

Key duties/responsibilities include:

• Assist CCEHBR and Center for Human Health Risk at Hollings Marine Laboratory leaders in developing a coordinated approach for scientific communications and outreach.

• With science and technical staff, develop, edit and submit weekly reports and data as required to NCCOS and NOAA offices. Serve as the point of contact for CHHR and CCEHBR’s communications including membership on NCCOS Communications team and with other relevant programs.

• Work with CCEHBR and CHHR scientists to translate research findings and documents into information products and services for users.

• In coordination with staff, design, write and edit content for feature stories, fact sheets, newsletters, brochures, reports and other publications.

• Assist in development and maintenance of website content in an accurate and up-to-date manner.

• Represent CCEHBR at regional and national science and education meetings, in support of Outreach programs.

Requirements:

• At a minimum, a Bachelors Degree in marine or biological sciences or science education with demonstrated ability/skills in communications or outreach or communications, public affairs, marketing, or similar field desired with a strong science background or interest.

• Strong Interpersonal and communications skills.

• Strong organizational skills including the ability to multitask efficiently and work effectively with cross functional organizations to support corporate objectives.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Experience in marine or biological sciences is highly desired.

• Experience with current Microsoft Windows operating systems

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

• Effective and accurate verbal and written communication skills.

• Applicant must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

• Successfully pass a Federal Background Check.

Start Date: August, 2009

Forward resumes to ralderman@jht.com or apply via JHT INC Web site http://www.jht.com/html/careers_opportunities.asp

Coral Reef and Coastal Zone Program Specialist
I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (www.imsg.com)
US Virgin Islands

I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG, http://www.imsg.com) is seeking a Coral Reef and Coastal Zone Program Specialist to serve as a Management Liaison to the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) for the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (OCRM), which is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The position will be located on either St. Thomas or St. Croix.

OCRM houses the headquarters of NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP, www.coralreef.noaa.gov) and Coastal Zone Management Program (CZMP, www.coastalmanagement.noaa.gov). The incumbent will serve as the primary liaison between these two national programs and the coral reef conservation and coastal zone management programs in the USVI. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting activities under both programs, and ensuring that projects funded by each national program complement each other within the USVI.

In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for providing technical assistance in a relevant field, such as marine protected area design and/or management, watershed management, social science research and monitoring, or communications and outreach, to be determined based on priority needs identified by coral reef managers in the USVI. Frequent travel between islands in the USVI is required, and several annual trips to other locations, including NOAA headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, is expected.

Responsibilities:

The contractor's duties will include, but not be limited to:

* Serving as the primary liaison between the national CRCP and CZMP, and the territorial programs:

- Communicate national policies and guidance from NOAA to the USVI

- Communicate USVI coral reef and coastal zone management program needs and priorities to NOAA headquarters and other program components

- Assist the USVI coral program with the CRCP's ongoing management prioritization and capacity assessment processes

- Support the development, review, processing, and monitoring of Coral Reef Management and Coastal Zone Management grants

- Support strategic planning efforts, including identifying priority topics and geographic areas, developing program and project performance measures, and evaluation of historic, current, and potential future CRCP and CZMP projects

- Advise senior CRCP and CZMP leadership on endeavors, projects, and partnerships that would be of benefit in the USVI

- Assist with the implementation and integration of select USVI coral reef and coastal zone management projects

- Build partnerships with governmental, non-governmental, academic, and community organizations toward shared conservation goals

* Providing USVI, and potentially Puerto Rico and Florida, programs with technical assistance in various topical areas related to coral reef and coastal zone management such as:

- Marine protected area design or management

- Watershed management or land-based sources of pollution abatement

- Social science research or monitoring

- Communications and outreach

- Coral reef or coastal zone governance, law, or policy

- Project management

* Participating on behalf of the CRCP, CZMP, or OCRM on internal NOAA and external working groups, councils, and committees

* Supporting general activities for the relevant Divisions and Office in which this position will report to

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

* Master's degree (highly preferred) or bachelor's degree with equivalent additional experience in a relevant discipline such as marine science, biology, marine or environmental management or policy

* 2 or more years post-graduate work experience in coral reef-related or integrated CZM management positions, with a strong coral reef management focus

* 2 or more years of experience working on or with small island states, preferably in the Caribbean

* Demonstrated proficiency in one or more of the technical fields listed in the job responsibilities section of this announcement

* Understanding of coral reef ecosystems, their threats, coastal management issues, and strategies for their conservation

* Ability to work well independently and cooperatively with a range of individuals that are geographically separated and that represent a range of different cultures

* Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and to shift priorities as needed

* Fluency in oral and written English, and strong communication skills

* Experience coordinating efforts and projects with multiple partners

* Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

Strongly Desired:

* 4 or more years post-graduate work experience in coral reef-related scientific or management positions

* 2 to 3 years of program development and project planning experience

* Experience working in a matrix organization and/or demonstrated ability working in team settings

* Experience working on multi-lateral, regional, or international environmental initiatives

* Experience in a governmental work environment

To Apply:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The salary for this position is commensurate with experience. Qualified candidates may apply by e-mailing a cover letter, resume, and three references (MS Word format strongly preferred) to: jobs@imsg.com with the subject heading: NOA09035 - USVI Management Liaison. IMSG is an equal opportunity employer.

Yolie C. Hammrich
Human Resources
Recruitment Specialist
hammrichy@imsg.com

http://www.imsg.com

IMSG is a contractor to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)