August 2006 Job
Opportunities
Conservation
Manager - TN
Conservation
Information Coordinator - MD
Education
and Outreach Manager - CT
Stormwater
Ecologist - VA
Farallones
Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center Manager - CA
Environmental
Education - AL
CCL
Legislative Liaison - Columbia
Cartographer
and GIS Analyst - WA
Outreach
Coordinator - WV
Environmental
Education - CA
Environmental
Sustainability Coordinator - OH
Conservation
Manager - TN |
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Conservation
Manager - TN
Conservation
Manager
Southern Cumberland Plateau - Chattanooga TN
www.landtrusttn.org
The
Land Trust for Tennessee is seeking full time Conservation
Manager to develop and implement a comprehensive program to
protect working landscapes and natural areas in the six county
area of South Cumberland and Sequatchie Valley regions of
TN.
Responsible
for educating landowners and communities about conservation
options, working with landowners to carry out complex land
transactions, partnering with groups, agencies & organizations.
Must be results oriented, self-starter with a collaborative
nature and ability to work independently.
Bachelor
degree or higher with minimum 5 years of natural resource
management, conservation/land trust or real estate experience,
with proven community outreach and negotiation skills required.
Experience with forestry and agriculture community and ties
to the project area is a plus. Salary commensurate with experience,
competitive compensation and benefits.
Send
cover letter, resume with references and salary requirements
to Janet Henderson, Finance and Administrative Director, The
Land Trust for Tennessee, 209 10th Ave South Suite 530,Nashville,
TN 37203.
Email
submissions preferred to: employment@landtrusttn.org |
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Conservation
Information Coordinator - MD
The
Nature Conservancy
www.tnc.org
TITLE:
Conservation Information Coordinator
LOCATION: Maryland/DC Field Office
SUPERVISOR: Conservation Information Manager
SUMMARY
OF POSITION
The
Conservation Information Coordinator provides support to the
MD/DC Chapter's conservation team by managing processes, timelines
and information related primarily to land protection. S/he
manages and maintains conservation databases and manual files,
assists land protection staff with due diligence tasks required
to complete land protection transactions, and produces maps,
graphs and reports for a variety of uses by conservation staff.
S/he recruits, trains and supervises volunteers as needed
to accomplish job duties. The Conservation Information Coordinator
is supervised by the Conservation Information Manager and
supervises no staff.
DUTIES
1)
Populate and maintain the Conservation Land System (CLS) database.
Enter and quality-control data regarding the Chapter's land
protection activities, monitored easements and deed restrictions,
hunting licenses, and farm leases. Run software upgrades and
fixes as necessary. Participate in CLS conference calls and
listserve.
2)
Prepare land protection project packages according to current
TNC standards. Gather information from Project Managers, populate
required fields in CLS, produce reports from CLS, compile
legal documents, create maps using ArcMap and/or CLS, and
obtain required approvals and signatures.
3) Prepare transfer packages for properties to be conveyed
from TNC to a government agency or other conservation organization.
Compile legal documents and financial information required
by the agency or organization in order for TNC to transfer
the property and receive appropriate reimbursement. Maintain
contact with staff at the cooperating agency in order to track
the progress of transfers.
4) Maintain current knowledge of TNC policies and procedures
related to land protection transactions, vendor contracts,
and grants for land protection. Provide a checklist of due
diligence requirements and a library of current forms for
use by protection staff. Assist protection staff in completing
due diligence forms and obtaining required reviews and signatures.
5) Order surveys, appraisals, and Environmental Hazard Assessments
(EHAs) as requested by land protection and/or land management
staff.
6) Populate and maintain the Chapter's Access-based protection
project tracking database, in order to report the negotiation
status and financial details of land protection deals.
7) Serve as the initial point of contact for "cold calls"
from landowners interested in selling their land. Assist Project
Directors and/or Senior Scientist in completing Land Inquiry
Routing Forms and create maps to accompany them.
8)
Populate and maintain Conservation Action Planning (CAP) data
in the Excel-based CAP tool.
9)
Produce maps and other graphic products and reports for Conservation
staff, including acres protected scorecards.
10)
Maintain manual protection files, including files for grants
related to land protection (e.g. Rural Legacy).
11) Assist the Conservation Information Manager with digitizing
and map production using the Chapter's ArcView-based geographic
information system (GIS).
12) Handle other land protection and land management related
activities as needed, such as applying for tax exemptions
on purchase properties.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
1)
BA/BS degree in biology, geography, computer science, paralegal,
or a related field and two to three years of related work
experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2)
Demonstrated database and computer based management experience
including managing, maintaining and populating databases and
manual files, and producing reports from databases.
3)
Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g. Word,
Excel, Access, Web browsers). Experience with ArcView or ArcMap
preferred.
4)
Ability to manage and prioritize tasks from multiple sources,
in order to produce quality results in a timely manner.
5)
Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to
detail.
6)
Ability to work independently and solve problems creatively.
7)
Understanding of legal documents and concepts related to real
estate transactions preferred.
8)
Ability to communicate clearly via written, spoken, and graphical
means.
9)
Skills in map production, aerial photo interpretation and
cartography preferred.
10)
Commitment to the conservation of biodiversity and the goals
of The Nature Conservancy.
CONTACT:
Send cover letter, resume, and names of three references to:
Michelle Canick
The Nature Conservancy
5410 Grosvenor Lane, Suite 100
Bethesda, MD 20814
mcanick@tnc.org |
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Education
and Outreach Manager - CT
The
Yale Office of Sustainability seeks applicants for the position
of Education and Outreach Manager
For
more information on the Yale Office of Sustainability - go
to
www.yale.edu/sustainability
Position
Title: Education and Outreach Manager
General
Purpose:
To
develop and implement sustainabililty education and outreach
programs for the broader Yale community in line with the directives
of the Yale Office of Sustainability.
Essential
Duties:
1.
Support the coordination of the Office of Sustainability efforts
engaging staff, faculty, and students
2. Publicize, promote, and communicate through website and
other tools Yale's sustainability efforts within and outside
the campus community.
3. Develop and implement education outreach programs for staff,
faculty, and students on sustainability best practices, providing
a central clearing-house of case studies, guidelines, and
financial incentives.
4. Oversee and manage the _Student Task Force for Environmental
Partnership_ [STEP] Program and other student run efforts.
5. Identify sources, write and submit grant proposals.
6. Manage and implement numerous special projects
Education
and Experience:
1.
Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of professional
experience.
2. Demonstrated experience in sustainability in universities.
3. Preferred: Master's degree and four or more years of professional
experience.
Skills
and Abilities:
1.
Strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated evidence as team
player.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills including
public speaking skills.
3. Build coalitions with a diverse student, faculty, and staff
population.
4. Proven leadership skills.
5. Strong analytic and strategic planning skills.
6. Ability to understand and synthesize diverse research and
outreach initiatives into a cogent whole
Deadline:
Until filled
Please
submit your applications via Yale Human Resources website
www.yale.edu/hronline
and reference job #CPLN33878. |
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Stormwater
Ecologist - VA
ECOLOGIST
II
Fairfax VA
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=06-1875
Fairfax
County, Virginia Dept of Public Works and Environmental Services,
Stormwater Planning Division.
$48,189 to $64,253. Job #06-1875.
Under
general supervision, performs overall water resources and
biological science duties including water quality monitoring,
stream habitat evaluations, and stream assessments in accordance
with the Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES)
Permit for the County's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
(MS4) and other monitoring programs.
Performs
highly technical data collection, analysis, and reporting
and participates in the development of water quality sampling
plans and quality assurance project plans.
Performs
delineations and reviews of Resource Protection Area (RPA)
and wetland studies in accordance with state regulations and
the County's Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance.
Provides
technical support and analysis for stormwater management programs
and participates in watershed planning program developments,
watershed assessments, contract coordination, public outreach,
and project implementation.
Devises
new databases and updates existing ones to enhance the system
of recording physical, chemical, biological, and bacteria
data for streams and watersheds.
Performs
statistical analysis and uses GIS software such as ArcView.
Assists
in managing architecture and engineering contracts, reviewing
contractor submittals, and processes budget and payment documents.
Assists
in preparing and updating the operating and capital budget
submissions and other financial reports.
Responds to citizen and business community questions regarding
stream conditions and performs public outreach activities
including the development of brochures, reports, presentations,
and web pages.
Sets
up and delivers presentations at public meetings and at educational
programs.
Minimum
Requirements:
Education
and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited
college or university with a Bachelor's degree in aquatic
ecology, biology, environmental science, limnology, natural
resource management or related field; PLUS Two years of experience
in water quality monitoring, data analysis and reporting,
bioassessments (fish and macroinvertebrates) using standard
protocols, and assessments of stream habitat conditions.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Familiarity
with stream sampling protocols such as EPA-RBPs, SOS, RSAT,
and identifying benthic macroinvertebrates to genus level.
Knowledge and background in the physical, chemical, biological,
and bacteria monitoring of streams and an understanding of
stream morphology and hydrology. Excellent benefits.
To
apply by 8/25/06 and/or for more details, visit our web site:
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs
. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/Reasonable Accommodation. |
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Farallones
Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center Manager - CA
Farallones
Marine Sanctuary Association
www.farallones.org
Visitor Center Manager
Full time: 40 hours per week
Deadline
to apply: September 15, 2006
The
Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association (FMSA) is a non-profit
organization whose mission is to protect Gulf of the Farallones
National Marine Sanctuary habitats and wildlife through the
development of a diverse community of informed and active
ocean stewards. The Visitor Center is the public face of the
Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and FMSA
and reaches tens of thousands of people each year through
its exhibits and education programs. The Visitor Center is
open to the public Wednesday through Sunday, 10am to 4pm.
Primary
Responsibilities:
To
manage all facets of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine
Sanctuary (GFNMS) Visitor Centers, including assisting with
exhibit design and maintenance, aquarium maintenance, Visitor
Center education programs, volunteer coordination and staffing.
o
Recruit and train employees, interns and volunteers to staff
the Visitor Center and facilitate formal and informal education
programs to visitors and school groups.
o Instruct, develop, and coordinate education programs offered
through the Sanctuary Visitor Center in accordance with state
science standards.
o Maintain Visitor Center exhibits and salt water aquariums.
o Develop plan for updating and evolving exhibits to meet
Sanctuary education and outreach objectives.
o Assist in the coordination of the Sanctuary's lecture series,
interpretive trips, outreach fairs, and special events
o Maintain inventory of goods sold in Visitor Center. Keep
supply room, bathrooms, and Visitor Center clean, stocked,
and well organized.
Qualifications:
o
Minimum two years experience managing volunteers and staff.
o Minimum of 2 years experience teaching environmental science,
biology, or related topic to K-8 students from socio-economically
diverse backgrounds.
o Experience maintaining cold, saltwater aquariums.
o Demonstrated knowledge of the marine environment and the
National Marine Sanctuary program.
o Ability to work well with a diverse public audience.
o Friendly, outgoing, and flexible.
o High organizational skills and attention to detail.
o Previous experience managing a budget.
o Experience managing visitors centers and bookstores.
o Education: Bachelors degree in education, museum studies,
marine biology, environmental studies or related field. Masters
Degree is preferred.
Salary:
$42,000-48,000 DOE, full time, exempt, with excellent benefits.
To
Apply:
Please
send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references
to:
Amy Dean, Education Manager, Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association,
The Presidio, PO Box 29386, San Francisco, CA 94129.
Email: adean@farallones.org.
Fax: (415) 561-6616.
FMSA
supports diversity in staffing. Persons of color and individuals
from other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. |
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Environmental
Education - AL
Marine
Science Educator Position
Dauphin Island Sea Lab
www.disl.org
Position:
Marine
Educator - Discovery Hall Programs at the Dauphin Island Sea
Lab Dauphin Island, Alabama. Salary range $30,000-$34,000/yr.
Discovery
Hall Programs is the marine science education department of
the Dauphin Island Sea Lab located on Dauphin Island off the
coast of Alabama. Participants in Discovery Hall Programs
include K-12 students, teachers, visiting colleges, Elderhostel
groups, scout groups as well as other community groups. The
DHP program also maintains the public educational aquarium,
the Estuarium. Dauphin Island's beaches, wetlands, as well
as Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico provide a variety of
ecosystems ideal for field-based, hands-on marine science
learning experiences.
Responsibilities:
Conduct
classes, which consist of multimedia lectures, lab and field
activities. Field activities include beach and dune walks,
wet activities at both the beach and marsh, and vessel trips
into Mobile Bay and Gulf of Mexico. Weekends, evenings, and
some holiday work are required as well as overnight travel.
The job will also involve working as team in proposal/curriculum
writing, implementation and grading.
One
of the primary responsibilities of this position will be to
staff BayMobile, the Sea Lab's Outreach Program. Two weeks
of each month will be spent on the road traveling independently
to various locations with BayMobile. Responsibilities the
other two weeks of the month will include teaching the various
programs of Discovery Hall. For a detailed description of
Discovery Hall Programs, visit www.disl.org.
Qualifications:
Minimum
of a bachelor's degree in science or science education preferably
with an emphasis in marine science. Confident teaching skills
with students/audiences of all ages. Must be enthusiastic,
self-motivated, and possess a willingness to work independently
as well as with others. Capable of lifting/carrying heavy
(30 lb.) objects and strenuous manipulation of heavy equipment.
Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record
and be willing to obtain a CDL license upon employment.
Closing
Date:
October
16, 2006. A Sea Lab Employment Application may be downloaded
from our website (www.disl.org)
or requested by phone, fax, or email. Return application along
with resume and three references (two work related) to: Ms.
Denise Keaton, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 101 Bienville Blvd.,
Dauphin Island AL 36528 Ph. 251-861-7515, Fax 251-861-7421,
email dkeaton@disl.org
The
Dauphin Island Sea Lab is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer. DISL does not discriminate on the basis of
race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. |
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CCL
Legislative Liaison - Columbia
A
Job Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Protection of
Coastal Resources
Legislative
Liaison
Background:
The
Coastal Conservation League (www.coastalconservationleague.org)
is a non-profit conservation organization supported by 4,500
members with a staff of 20 in offices in Charleston, Beaufort,
Georgetown and Columbia. The mission of the League is to protect
the natural environment of the South Carolina coastal plain
and to enhance the quality of life of our communities by working
with individuals, businesses and government to ensure balanced
solutions.
Objective:
The
Coastal Conservation League is looking for a self-motivated
individual with excellent communication skills and a strong
work ethic to join its Columbia office staff as Legislative
Liaison.
Duties/Responsibilities:
o
Works closely with the Legislative Director and other staff
to develop an action plan for specific legislation and influences
legislative outcomes by communicating with members of the
General Assembly and the general public on the League's position.
o Researches, monitors and analyzes legislation and state
regulations and helps draft legislation and amendments as
needed.
o Attends public meetings and hearings to gather information
and/or represent the League's interests, including testifying
on issues as needed.
o Provides support and leadership on our grassroots efforts
with the weekly Conservation Lobby Teams.
o Works with the Legislative Director to determine when and
how to mobilize external constituencies and communicates with
members and partners through weekly legislative updates and
action alerts.
o Assists with the coordination of events such as lobby days,
member trips, educational workshops and press conferences.
o Helps maintain effective working relationships with governmental
bodies, conservation partners and allies, and major foundations.
Critical
Job Skills and Expertise:
o
BA/BS, preferably in political science, public policy, communications
or environmental studies/science;
o Experience working with grassroots and state-level organizations,
policy-makers, and media (2-4 years is preferable);
o Understanding of environmental issues and the various constituents
involved;
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
o Computer proficiency, particularly in MS Office Programs
o Outstanding attention to detail;
o Possess the ability to work independently;
o Must be willing to travel across South Carolina
o Must be willing to work non-traditional hours
The
League offers an excellent working environment, salary commensurate
with experience, an attractive benefits package, and the chance
to make a difference. To apply, mail or e-mail your resume,
writing sample and cover letter to: Christie McGregor, Legislative
Director, Coastal Conservation League, 935 Mail St. #1, Columbia,
SC 29201 or email christiem@scccl.org.
For more information about the League, visit www.coastalconservationleague.org. |
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Cartographer
and GIS Analyst - WA
CommEn
Space
www.commenspace.org
[MES
alum Christopher Walter has been at CommEn Space since 2003]
JOB
TITLE: Cartographer and GIS Analyst
JOB
SUMMARY: We are seeking a motivated individual who shares
an interest in conservation and public interest issues and
has outstanding experience in Geographic Information Systems,
cartography and spatial analyses. This position's main responsibilities
involve designing high-quality maps for print and digital
presentation, and managing existing projects in the areas
of cartography, data development and analysis design. Will
work closely with other staff to provide leadership on acquiring,
developing and managing spatial data, and maintaining existing
partnerships.
Primary
tasks include:
- Interacting with clients/partners to define their communication,
data and analysis needs;
- Designing and managing spatial analyses and cartography
projects to respond to clients, primarily environmental and
community groups.
- Providing graphic design leadership and innovative approaches
to using various GIS and design-related software packages.
- Evaluating, assembling, creating and managing spatial data.
- Tracking project progress and communicating to staff and
project partners.
- Managing timelines and partner obligations on multiple projects
simultaneously.
- Contributing ideas, creative energy and critical thinking
skills to a small technical staff that provides GIS support
to the non-profit sector.
- Supporting other staff working on web-based mapping applications.
- Potentially programming/coding scripts and or tools as needed
for data management, software customization and spatial analyses.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated high standards for cartographic design, visual
communication and attention to detail are essential. Position
requires skills and demonstrated experience working with ESRI
software including ArcGIS and ArcView 3X. Facility managing,
processing, and developing geospatial data including standard
ESRI formats, images and tabular files is a must. Should be
able to show past work with additional software packages including
image/graphics software (Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design).
Comfort with web publishing and programming in HTML, PHP,
Python or other scripting language would be an added plus;
However, our primary interest is in someone who has a strong
design eye and can quickly assume the responsibilities of
lead cartographer and information designer. GIS skills are
important but strong technical or analytical experience is
not essential. Candidate should be a quick study.
Job
Description: GIS Analyst at CommEn Space
Position
Open through August 25, 2006
Candidate
must be an independent, self-directed problem-solver capable
of working under tight deadlines and responding to the immediate
needs of clients while tending to ongoing responsibilities.
Must have experience working with a team and juggling management
responsibilities. Candidate will ideally have strong communication
skills and be comfortable interacting and supporting client
partnerships.
TO
APPLY: Forward an email to Chris Davis (chris@commenspace.org).
Include resume, letter of interest detailing relevant past
experience and examples of past work.
ABOUT
COMMEN SPACE: Commen Space is a non-profit organization located
in Seattle, Washington. We provide technical services, mapping
and GIS support to community and conservation groups throughout
Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
We
have been conducting advanced GIS analysis and delivering
striking, awardwinning cartography to the non-profit community
of the Pacific Northwest since 1998.
We've
worked with more than 150 regional conservation organizations
and government agencies on issues ranging from restoring Puget
Sound to expanding the protection of the Cascade forests.
Our approach involves close collaboration with regional groups
to address emerging environmental issues such as habitat protection,
species recovery and land conservation as well as working
with local government agencies on natural resource management
issues. We have a reputation for innovation and creativity,
working to place evolving technologies like web based mapping
tools and advanced 3-D visualizations into the hands of those
working for the greater good.
Increasingly
we work in other social service areas and in the area of public
health. We're a small organization that selectively chooses
challenging, exciting and timely projects to work on. If you're
excited about the use of technology and
passionate about environmental and public interest issues;
if you're comfortable taking on lots of responsibility and
you're interested in working in an environment that invites
initiative - then this may be the place for you.
Commen
Space is an equal opportunity employer. We offer employees
a complete benefits package, a supportive, intellectually-curious
workplace and the promise of lots of good karma. Salary depends
on experience. |
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Outreach
Coordinator - WV
OUTREACH
COORDINATOR
West Virginia Wilderness Coalition
www.wvwild.org
Morgantown
WV
Position
is based in West Virginia and is scheduled to begin in September
2006.
Outreach
Coordinator will be responsible for grassroots organizing
and will reach out to citizens and community leaders across
the state. The position will involve frequent travel and extensive
interaction with diverse groups of West Virginians. Outreach
Coordinator will report to Campaign Coordinator, and work
closely with the Coalition's steering committee to build public
support for Wilderness designations on the Monongahela National
Forest through a variety of methods. The focus of this work
will be in communities in and near the forest, but work will
also be done throughout the state including the Eastern Panhandle,
Morgantown and Charleston. The Outreach Coordinator will work
to ensure that appropriate leaders in West Virginia such as
elected officials, scientists and business leaders are educated
about Wilderness with the goal of procuring their support
for the campaign in various ways. The Outreach Coordinator
will help ensure that feedback to West Virginia's Congressional
Delegation is leveraged in an effective, timely manner.
Responsibilities:
-Generate
grassroots letters in support of Wilderness targeted at WV
Congressional Delegation and US Forest Service
-Coordinate the activities of already established local wilderness
groups
-Work to increase participation among these local groups through
active recruitment
-Monitor media and generate appropriate feedback/response
from Coalition members and other volunteers in the form of
letters to the editor, placing opinion editorials (OpEd's),
and phone calls.
-Organize and participate in phone banks when necessary.
-Organize and help lead volunteer outings for campaign volunteers,
reporters and congressional delegation staff members to potential
wilderness areas.
-Organize, schedule and conduct meetings with politically
influential individuals/groups to provide information and
procure support -Help recruit business supporters to endorse
wilderness proposal
-Design and implement actions/events to demonstrate broad
based support for wilderness to various elected officials
-Coordinate volunteer participation in all of the above tasks
-Volunteer mentoring
Qualifications:
A Bachelors or Masters degree preferred. Strong grassroots
organizing experience and working knowledge of political campaigns,
wilderness designation and public lands management is desired.
The successful applicant should have a strong environmental
ethic and have interest in nature and being outdoors. Salary
is commensurate with experience.
Please
submit cover letter, resume and references via email to: Matt
Keller: matt.keller@wvwild.org
by September 1, 2006. |
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Environmental
Education - CA
Public
Outreach Specialist
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (www.montereybay.noaa.gov)
Santa Cruz Office
I.
INTRODUCTION
The
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS), the nation's
largest national sanctuary, encompasses more than 5,300 square
miles of central California coastal waters that contain a
rich array of habitats and marine life. The Sanctuary program
provides protection of these natural resources through research
and education to foster public understanding and stewardship
of this nationally significant marine area.
The
Sanctuary, through a contract with the Monterey Bay Sanctuary
Foundation, requires the expertise of an Education Specialist
who will serve as the on-site education and outreach professional
at the sanctuary satellite office in Santa Cruz, CA.
II.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The
candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation
of projects and activities designed to meet the education
and outreach objectives of the Sanctuary. Major duties include:
o
Take a lead role in the management of establishing the "Sanctuary
Visitor Center" in Santa Cruz including fundraising planning,
interpretation, and architectural and operational aspects
of the center and subsequent maintenance of facility.
o Generate interpretative tours and programs; assist with
organization and administration of Sanctuary education workshops
and events. This will include volunteer programs, special
projects and functions, newsletters, program updates and general
correspondence.
o Create and distribute literature, films and other material
designed for public awareness and education of NOAA, NOS,
and the National Marine Sanctuary Program in general, and
the Monterey Bay Sanctuary in particular, and establish an
on-going network of resources related education programs and
products which can be shared with the public and in schools.
o Conduct on-site interpretive tours for schools and special
interest groups; develop and present interpretive programs,
assist with organization and administration of Sanctuary education
workshops and events, and coordinate volunteer programs for
special projects and functions.
o Develop materials and implement Sanctuary related programs
that further Sanctuary management goals by direct outreach
and education of the public on key issues, i.e. Sanctuary
Currents Symposium, wildlife disturbance prevention programs
(Team OCEAN), Sanctuary Research Expeditions, and public monitoring
programs.
o Represent the Sanctuary with MBNMS portable displays and
materials at public events such as Whalefest, Sanctuary Festivals,
marine lab open houses, etc. al.
o Order and maintain necessary equipment and materials for
Sanctuary displays at public events and symposiums (including
bulletin boards, physical displays, interpretative literature,
announcements, etc.).
o Coordinate and build upon existing regional, state and national
marine education programs. Attend meetings of the Santa Cruz
Sanctuary Interagency Taskforce working with taskforce members
as an expert. Work will include the implementation of the
northern portion of the Sanctuary Scenic Trail (Seacliff to
Davenport), and Scenic Trail development efforts from Seacliff
to Pacific Grove (as a lead member of the Interpretive Working
Group).
o Other duties may include maintenance and development of
Sanctuary website material, review and evaluation of educational
permit applications, and other specific duties assigned by
Sanctuary Superintendent.
III.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
o
An undergraduate degree in a related field is required (a
graduate degree is preferred), and two years of related work
experience in the fields of marine science, estuarine, coastal
and resource management regarding issues inherent to Central
California Coastal region. Knowledge and experience in physical
and biological science, laws, regulations, programs and guidelines
related to environmental management is also required.
o Knowledge of a broad range of federal and state authorities
relating to marine management conservation.
o Knowledge and proven ability as an Educator related to public
speaking, presentation and communication techniques. Skill
in communicating complex technical subjects or controversial
agency policies for professional or lay audience utilizing
media, exhibits, messages and themes. Professionalism and
experience in dealing with politically important government,
state and community representatives is also helpful.
o Excellent writing and communication skills are required
to assess problems and recommend policies and actions, and
to work effectively with other agencies and groups. Candidate
will be required to lead multi-disciplinary task forces, develop
recommendations, prepare clear and well organized written
reports and represent office policies in public arenas in
support of Sanctuary related issues.
IV.
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
The
Public Outreach Specialist position is located at the Monterey
Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) satellite office in
Santa Cruz, CA. The MBNMS is a part of the National Marine
Sanctuary of the National Ocean Service (NOS) within the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
The
candidate for this position needs to be an independent self-starter
who works well with others as required, while maintaining
close contact with Sanctuary Personnel. This position is a
term employment role of a one year period with the possibility
of extension based on performance and financing. Candidate
needs to be available during the business day and, on occasion,
will need to work evening hours or weekends for special events
and projects. The work is conducted in office settings and
in the field, including boats and small airplanes.
Salary
is commensurate with experience and includes health benefits
and insurance. Paid leave for vacation and bereavement is
based on current schedules.
V.
FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND FACILITY
The
Public Outreach Specialist will be provided a workstation
at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary's office in
Santa Cruz, California. Candidate will have access to a computer,
telephone, copier, and facsimile machine.
VI.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please
send a cover letter, resume and three professional references
to:
Monterey
Bay Sanctuary Foundation
Attention: Human Resources
299 Foam Street
Monterey, CA 93940
Email: admin@mbnmsf.org
Fax: (831) 647-4244
We
prefer applications by email or fax in Microsoft Word or Adobe
portable document format.
We
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Environmental
Sustainability Coordinator - OH
Environmental
Sustainability Coordinator
Oberlin,
OH
Oberlin
College is seeking an energetic and entrepreneurial person to
serve as Environmental Sustainability Coordinator. The incumbent
will provide leadership to the Oberlin community implementing
the College's comprehensive environmental policy. This is a
full-time Administrative & Professional Staff position reporting
to the Provost.
Responsibilities:
The Coordinator will interact with the administration, faculty,
staff, and students and will be instrumental in focusing attention
on ways to maximize the environmental performance of Oberlin
College. The Coordinator will reach out to the campus and wider
community and provide a connection between Oberlin and regional
and national activities. The Coordinator will serve as an ex
officio member of the President's Environmental Policy Advisory
Committee and will facilitate the implementation of the College's
comprehensive environmental policy in line with the College's
strategic goal of sustainability. Entire description: www.oberlin.edu/HR.
Minimum
qualifications include experience with environmental sustainability
issues and bachelor's degree or higher in relevant field. Applicants
must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and
be able to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students,
and outside organizations. Preferred qualifications include
master's degree or higher in related field, experience managing
personnel and environmental resources, and familiarity with
higher education.
To
apply: Send letter of application, résumé, and
the names and addresses of at least three references to Sustainability
Search Committee, Office of the Provost, Cox Administration
Building, Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH 44074, or email to esc@oberlin.edu
by 10/01/06. Late applications may be accepted until the position
is filled.
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Conservation
Manager - TN
Conservation
Manager
Land Trust for Tennessee (www.landtrusttn.org)
Monteagle/Sewanee TN
Seeking
full time Conservation Manager to develop and implement a comprehensive
program to protect working landscapes and natural areas in the
South Cumberland and Sequatchie Valley regions of TN. Responsible
for educating landowners and communities about conservation
options, working with landowners to carry out complex land transactions,
partnering with groups, agencies & organizations.
Must
be results oriented, self-starter with a collaborative nature
and ability to work independently. Bachelor degree or higher
with minimum 5 years of natural resource management, conservation/land
trust or real estate experience, with proven community outreach
and negotiation skills required. Experience with forestry and
agriculture community and ties to the project area is a plus.
Salary commensurate with experience, competitive compensation
and benefits.
Send
cover letter, resume with references and salary requirements
to Janet Henderson, Finance and Administrative Director, The
Land Trust for Tennessee, 209 10th Ave South Suite 530,Nashville,
TN 37203.
Email
submissions preferred to: employment@landtrusttn.org |
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