Ad Title:Chief Ecologist Location: Salem, MO Post Date: 03/05/24 Contact: Jason Green City: Salem State: MO Zip: 65560 Phone (W): 573-729-4641 Email:jason.green@ladfoundation.org Website:visit our website... Description: The Chief Ecologist position, headquartered at the Pioneer Forest office in Salem, Missouri, is responsible for the ecological stewardship program on all L-A-D Foundation lands. This includes formulating strategic and annual stewardship plans, implementing and maintaining a natural features inventory on Pioneer Forest, implementing on the ground conservation for defined ecological outcomes, monitoring the results, and partnering with a wide variety of federal, state, and local entities to achieve our goals. An essential aspect of the position is to communicate closely in ongoing fashion with the foundation’s forestry program in planning and implementation of ecological management on Pioneer Forest, particularly with the parallel position of Chief Forester. The Chief Ecologist will work with foundation leadership to define the position’s role and its desired outcomes in cultivating partnerships for conservation results with key stakeholders surrounding L-A-D lands. The position directly supervises a Fire and Stewardship Manager and an Ecologist, maintains close ongoing communication with the Forest and Stewardship Director and the Chief Forester, assists the Stewardship Committee of the Board of Directors in concert with the Chief Forester, and works with a variety of partners and contractors as needed to accomplish the mission. The position requires an approximate 50/50 split of field and office time.
Benefits:
L-A-D Foundation will offer the successful candidate a highly competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package which includes an employer-matched tax-advantaged retirement account (401(k)), paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, health insurance, employee development and training, a clothing allowance, and a duty vehicle.
Specific Duties:
Administration and Ecology Program Management
• Collaborate and communicate with all board, staff, and partners to deliver excellence in management of the L-A-D Foundation’s natural resources.
• Supervise L-A-D’s Fire and Stewardship Manager, Ecologist, a seasonal stewardship crew and contractors, monitoring and inspecting the work of contractors on Foundation lands.
• Oversee development of the annual budget for the ecology program and assist in the overall budget development.
• Ensure that the ecology program staff follow L-A-D Foundation Board policies, comply with the foundation’s Employee Handbook, and follow the land and stewardship ethics of our founder Leo Drey.
• Work with Executive Director to cultivate financial support from foundations, donors, and/or agencies and help with identifying grant opportunities and with grant writing.
• Assist with the revision of the Land Consolidation Plan, including ArcGIS mapping support; advise of possible suitable purchases when available.
• Coordinate with the Fire and Stewardship Program Manager to support volunteer efforts on foundation lands, including cave research, trail maintenance, and monitoring of flora and fauna.
Ecological Management
• Assist the Executive Director and the Forest and Stewardship Director by providing leadership in all matters of managing the forest, including ecology, forestry, stewardship, recreation, and community outreach.
• Provide excellent communication to support integration of ecological management with forest management on Pioneer Forest. Work with forestry staff to understand the methods of single-tree selection forestry, logging, and inventory requiring regular site visits to timber sales with forestry staff.
• Update the 5-year Ecological Management Plan for Pioneer Forest, and present to the LAD Foundation Board for approval. Ensure that all stewardship and ecological land management is done according to the plans approved by the L-A-D Foundation Board.
• Develop and oversee updates of site-specific management plans for Priority Resource Areas, as appropriate. Working with the Fire and Stewardship Manager and forestry staff, develop annual stewardship plans consistent with management plans and with ecologically measurable outcomes.
• Build a comprehensive program to detect, map, treat, and monitor invasive species. Work with partners, including the Scenic Rivers Invasive Species Partnership and L-A-D lands managing partners, to support treatment efforts.
• Conduct training on important aspects of ecological management to support integration among all staff responsible for management on Pioneer Forest, including forest ecology, natural features, invasive species, and natural communities.
• Provide education to the public in forest ecology, natural community management, and stewardship.
L-A-D Foundation Properties Beyond Pioneer Forest
• Foster a close working relationship with the foundation’s managing partners of L-A-D owned lands (“Legacy Lands”), meeting at least annually to discuss management, challenges, and needs.
• Review updated management plans, annual stewardship plans, Natural Areas reports, and provide feedback to partners, as needed.
• In coordination with the Fire and Stewardship Manager, annually visit and monitor the condition of each Legacy Land site to ensure management needs are met.
• As needed and in coordination with partners, oversee special projects (e.g., Hickory Canyon’s trail improvements).
• Serve as a neighbor and advocate for the continued protection and management of Legacy Lands.
• Recommend additional parcels to enhance Legacy Lands as needed to adequately protect these areas and consolidate boundaries.
Monitoring
• Oversee development and implementation of a Natural Features Inventory for Pioneer Forest to guide adaptive management of natural communities and features and record qualifying features in the Missouri Natural Heritage Database.
• Continue to develop ArcGIS capacity to support management planning and on-the-ground management activities.
• Develop and train staff on tools to gather monitoring data to support the ecological management goals of the foundation.
• Consider other routine monitoring needs and budget for an appropriate level of continued monitoring at Priority Resource Areas.
• Work to build relationships with universities, colleges, researchers, and volunteers to support monitoring and research on foundation lands.
Ad Title:Coast and Estuary Natural Area Manager Location: Astoria, OR Post Date: 03/28/24 City: Astoria State: OR Zip: 97103 Phone (W): 360-696-0131 Email:jobs@columbialandtrust.org Website:visit our website... Description: For complete job description, please see www.columbialandtrust.org/about-us/careers/
The Natural Area Manager will be part of the 22-member Stewardship Team, which manages approximately 36,000 acres of conservation lands including natural areas, parks and open spaces, and private lands where the Land Trust holds legal agreements, including conservation easements. The primary purpose of the stewardship program is to maintain and enhance the conservation values of protected properties across the Land Trust’s region. Conservation lands are managed for multiple objectives, most often focused on ecological integrity, but also incorporates community values such as recreation, economic activity, and equitable access.
This natural area manager position will be responsible for the management of 22 stewardship units located along the lower Columbia River and the Long Beach Peninsula totaling approximately 3,700 acres, with sizes of each unit ranging from less than 5 acres to more than 600 acres. These conservation lands are ecologically diverse to include tidal floodplain and interdunal wetlands, riparian corridors, and associated uplands. The coast and estuary natural area manager will be involved directly with the Land Trust’s work in the lower Columbia River conserving and restoring intertidal wetland habitat, re-establishing native vegetation communities, and monitoring the success of these efforts in achieving restoration goals. The position will work in coordination with, and with the support of, other team members to ensure compliance with national Land Trust Alliance standards and practices and provide support to the Land Trust’s Land Protection and Advancement programs. Specific areas of work are described below.
For complete job description, please see www.columbialandtrust.org/about-us/careers/ more info...
Ad Title:Ecological Restoration Crew Member – 6 Month position Location: Boulder, CO Post Date: 02/28/24 Website:visit our website... Description: Under supervision, maintains the health, safety and aesthetics of natural areas throughout the Parks and Recreation system. Gain work experience in natural resource related maintenance and operations on City of Boulder Parks and Recreation natural lands. Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the areas of natural lands maintenance, vegetation management (integrated pest management and restoration), wildlife management, and visitor management. Operates a variety of power tools and specialized equipment in the performance of these duties. Performs related duties as required. more info...
Ad Title:Invasive Management Specialist Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Post Date: 04/12/24 Contact: Lauren Taylor City: Charlottesville State: VA Zip: 22987 Phone (W): (434) 218-9139 Email:lauren@blueridgeprism.org Website:visit our website... Description: Blue Ridge Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) is a 501(c)(3) public charity whose mission is to reduce the impact of invasive plants on the ecosystems of the northern Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounding areas through regional and statewide advocacy, landowner support, implementing control measures, and public education. Blue Ridge PRISM partners with federal/state/local government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and communities to address the threat invasive plants pose to a 3.6 million-acre area of public and private land in 12 counties in the northern Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
PRISM seeks an Invasive Management Specialist to fill a strategic role in PRISM\'s mission by providing direct technical assistance and invasive species education to partners, landowners, individuals, and communities in the southern portion of PRISM\'s 12-county service area. The counties in Virginia covered by this position include Albemarle, Augusta, Greene, Madison, Nelson, Rockingham, and the cities of Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Harrisonburg, and Staunton.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Invasive Management Specialist is part of PRISM\'s on-the-ground team maintaining PRISM\'s brand as a respected authority on invasive plants in Virginia. Influenced by their observations and interactions on the ground, they bring a strategic perspective on how to best further PRISM\'s mission and build a diverse and inclusive audience. This position works closely with the Director of Communications and Outreach, volunteers, key partners, individual landowners, and communities. The Invasive Management Specialist is the public face of PRISM responsible for developing and conducting invasive education events, meeting with interested landowners and communities, providing on-the-ground technical assistance through PRISM\'s Site Visit Program, cultivating partnerships on behalf of PRISM, coordinating local invasive plant control efforts, and representing PRISM at public events.
JOB DUTIES
- Provide technical assistance to individuals or groups to help them understand what invasive plants are present and what management strategies should be considered
- Strengthen PRISM relationships with existing partners and actively seek and cultivate new partnerships
- Plan and lead invasive plant education and outreach activities for PRISM, including but not limited to Seasonal Invasive Plant Workshops, Invasive Plant Field Sessions, and tabling at public venues
- Serve as the public face of Blue Ridge PRISM speaking at local conferences and to interested groups
- Work directly with volunteers, e.g. lead invasive control work events, identify/train volunteers to assist in PRISM\'s invasive education and outreach activities, guide local volunteer initiatives
- Lead field operations and meet with contractors as needed for EDRR (early detection, rapid response) work in the region
- Stay up to date on current invasive plant issues, research, and control methodologies more info...
Ad Title:LAND STEWARDSHIP MANAGER Location: Longwood Gardens, PA Post Date: 01/08/24 Contact: Human Resources Website:visit our website... Description: Longwood Gardens is seeking a full-time Land Stewardship Manager to lead daily land stewardship work operations, advancement of strategic goals, and special projects across 700+ acres of forests, meadows, wetlands, streams, ponds, agricultural lands, and designed naturalistic landscapes. Responsibilities include:
- Managing diverse ecosystems and interfaces between natural areas, formal landscapes, infrastructure, and neighborhoods in a public-facing context.
- Leading a team and coordinating across the organization to achieve strategic goals.
- Supervising staff, students, contractors, and volunteers.
- Contributing to development and implementation of projects, budgets, and strategic plans.
- Integrating scientific advances with stewardship practice.
- Innovating and testing stewardship techniques.
- Providing tours, talks, and interviews.
As one of the great gardens of the world located just 30 miles outside of Philadelphia, Longwood Gardens is rooted in a steadfast mission of bringing joy and inspiration to everyone through the beauty of nature, conservation, and learning. Across our many departments, each and every staff member creates the magic that makes our Gardens distinctive. Our team of dynamic professionals is what sets us apart, and our spirit of legacy, innovation, and opportunity is what guides us. While beauty is our heart, our people are our soul.
Longwood Gardens is committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment that celebrates the complexities and differences of all living things. We welcome and respect diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives. Diversity creates a more beautiful world, sparks innovation, and unites us.
Ad Title:Native Seed Steward Location: Illinois Post Date: 03/29/24 Website:visit our website... Description: Program: Pollinator Partnership: Project Wingspan Across Chicagoland
Position: Native Seed Steward (Field position)
Location: Flexible within Greater Chicago Area (Illinois)
Duration: Seasonal
Hours: Part-time flex
Pollinator Partnership (P2) seeks to hire two motivated and conservation-minded Native Seed Stewards (NSS) in the Greater Chicago Area in Illinois. The NSS will make collections of native plant seeds to support habitat enhancement efforts to address the alarming declines in native pollinator populations. Project Wingspan is part of P2’s wider Monarch Wings Across America program (https://www.pollinator.org/monarch/mwaa).
Program Overview:
Project Wingspan Across Chicagoland (PWAC), is a native plant amplification program to support and increase the quality, quantity, and connectivity of habitat for imperiled native pollinators of the Greater Chicago Wilderness Region, including the monarch butterfly, the endangered rusty patched bumble bee, and many others. The program will address threats of species extirpation due to habitat degradation, fragmentation, and loss by increasing supply of local genotype native plant species that are highly valued and in demand, yet are not commonly available through the native seed and plant market, for habitat enhancement efforts. Seed from targeted species will be collected from key landscapes, grown out in quantity over several years, and then awarded to restoration projects across the Chicago Wilderness Region.
Position Overview:
The Native Seed Stewards (NSS) are contract field positions spanning approximately 7 months, beginning late April or early May 2024 through early November 2024. The NSS(s) will conduct native seed collections, either independently or as a team of two, from a vetted list of highly desired plants as identified by program partners. The positions require the ability to work a flexible monthly schedule due to the nature of flora phenology and associated responsibilities. Collections will occur at sites within the Greater Chicago Wilderness Region.
Responsibilities:
● Work with PWAC project manager to learn detailed seed collection protocols and provide regular updates regarding scouting and collection activities.
● Coordinate as necessary with program partners at project sites to gain information on approximate locations of viable populations suitable for collection.
● Coordinate as necessary with the other Native Seed Steward.
● Transportation to and from sites (mileage will be reimbursed at the current federal rate).
● Conduct in-field scouting missions during bloom periods.
● Identify flora to species level using various resources, including dichotomous keys.
● Make seed collections during the appropriate time periods as dictated by various species’ phenologies and climate conditions (May through November).
● Ensure that all required population scouting data, GPS location data, seed collection data, and photos are properly recorded, using a self-provided smartphone or tablet.
● Provide suitable location(s) to properly dry seed collections before shipping.
Compensation:
$19.00 for field work hours. Travel time will be paid at half wage ($9.50/hour) in addition to mileage reimbursed at the current federate rate. Total hours estimated to be 48 per month, however, it can be expected that some months will require additional hours and some less.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter describing why you are a good fit for the position via the following link by Friday April 12th, 2024: https://form.jotform.com/pollinatorpartnership/pw-chicagoland-nss-2024
Application notes:
● Attach the resume and cover letter as one combined PDF.
● Please name the attached PDF “Last Name_PW Chicagoland NSS”
● Deadline for applications is Friday, April 12th, 2024.
● An inability to follow the instructions above will result in the application being automatically rejected.
About Pollinator Partnership
Pollinator Partnership (P2) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to protect and restore populations of pollinator species. As the world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to the preservation of the birds, bees, butterflies, beetles, and bats, P2 plays a key role in preserving terrestrial ecosystems, promoting agricultural productivity, and enhancing local communities through pollinator-centered work. P2 has been actively supporting the conservation and protection of pollinators throughout North America since 1996. For more information, visit www.pollinator.org. more info...
Ad Title:Natural Resources Technician Location: Rockford, IL Post Date: 03/28/24 Contact: Jill Kennay City: Rockford State: IL Zip: 61104 Phone (W): 8159646666 Email:info@naturalland.org Website:visit our website... Description: Objective: To assist the Director of Stewardship with stewardship at Natural Land Institute’s preserves, monitor conservation easements, assist the Director of Stewardship with developing management plans and evaluating ongoing restoration efforts, as well as help cultivate volunteer land management initiatives on lands owned by the Natural Land Institute primarily in the Rockford area. Candidates with a degree in Natural Resource Management, Biological Sciences or equivalent are preferred.
Responsibilities:
• Assist with natural areas management, including invasive species control, prescribed burning, seed collecting, native plantings, plant propagation, and planning of management on NLI preserves.
• Annually monitor and prepare monitoring reports for NLI’s conservation easements and preserves.
• Supervise staff and volunteers under the direction of the Director of Stewardship.
• Additional tasks may include bird, mammal, herptile, insect, macroinvertebrate, and vegetation monitoring and inventories along with database entry and development.
• Work with volunteers on natural resource management projects at NLI properties.
• Prepare maps and exhibits for NLI preserves and conservation easements under the direction of the Director of Stewardship.
• Maintain and service facilities and equipment as needed.
• Maintain monthly activity records detailing accomplishments.
• Prepare for donor/public events hosted by the Natural Land Institute.
Ad Title:Nature Preserve Steward Location: Merrillville, IN Post Date: 04/05/24 Contact: Emily Stork City: Merrillville State: IN Zip: 46410 Phone (W): 219-688-0632 Email:estork@dnr.in.gov Website:visit our website... Description: Terms of Position:
This position is considered an intermittent position. It is limited to no more than 11 consecutive months and no more than 180 days per term. However, the terms are renewable following a minimum 30-day separation in employment. Salary: $15.50/hour
Duties and Responsibilities:
Nature Preserve Stewards assist the Regional Ecologist fulfill the mission of the Division of Nature Preserves by executing ecological habitat restoration and maintenance work on state dedicated nature preserves and other natural areas of significance. This position involves almost exclusively outdoor work in remote preserves throughout the Grand Calumet Region which is centered primarily in Gary, Hammond, and East Chicago where there are remnants of globally imperiled dune and swale habitat, as well as remediated wetlands along the Grand Calumet River. Nature Preserve Stewards in the Grand Calumet Region work very closely with field staff from partner organizations and agencies on shared natural resource management goals. The work consists primarily of the selective chemical and/or mechanical control of invasive plant species which threaten our native habitats. This requires the knowledge or ability to learn to distinguish invasive plants from the wide diversity of co-occurring native plants. During the dormant season, Nature Preserve Stewards also assist on the preparation for prescribed burns and may have the opportunity to assist on prescribed burns, conditions permitting. Year-round there are other tasks to be performed as needed including trash abatement, property boundary signage, nature preserve inspections, and assistance with biological inventories or monitoring efforts. more info...
Ad Title:Office Administrator Location: San Francisco Post Date: 03/22/24 Website:visit our website... Description: Office Administrator
Part-Time Position
San Francisco, CA
Pollinator Partnership (P2) is looking for an experienced and passionate professional who possesses the skills to assist the administrative team with execution of administrative and finance duties for a non-profit organization. This candidate should be a detailed and team-oriented professional, have a strong work ethic, and be committed to the mission and values of P2.
About Pollinator Partnership:
Pollinator Partnership is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the health of pollinators, critical to food and ecosystems, through conservation, education, and research. As the world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to the preservation of the birds, bees, butterflies, beetles, and bats, P2 plays a key role in preserving terrestrial ecosystems, promoting agricultural productivity, and enhancing local communities through pollinator-centered work. P2 has been actively supporting the conservation and protection of pollinators throughout North America since 1996. Pollinator Partnership Canada (P2C), established in 2013, is P2’s sister organization, and the two groups work seamlessly together across borders. A multifaceted approach using science; habitat preservation and creation; policy outreach; and public education has helped P2 achieve our goals in pollinator conservation. For more information, visit pollinator.org.
Principal Responsibilities:
• Provide administrative, general office, and finance support for a nonprofit including financial coding, paperwork for funders and partners, and grant administrative assistance.
• Office duties including answering phones, sorting mail, and filing.
• Assistance with yearly financial audit, state taxes, and form 990.
• Process donations and ship materials to members.
• Assist with human resource duties including payroll management, insurance, onboarding, and employee benefits.
• Information Technology support.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all relevant accounting information.
• Assist with creation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Distribute payments for contractors, services, and staff reimbursements.
• Create invoices for funders, donors, and others.
Compensation: $25,000 - $27,500 annually (20 hrs per week). Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.
Location: San Francisco, California - Financial District. This is an in-person position.
To Apply: Please submit your cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references through this link: https://form.jotform.com/240797871360162 by Friday, April 12, 2024.
This position will be filled as soon as possible. Early submissions are encouraged.
Pollinator Partnership is an equal opportunity employer. P2 offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. more info...
Ad Title:Program Manager: Native Plant Stewardship Program & Youth Ecology Education through Restoration Program Location: Seattle, WA, USA Post Date: 02/14/24 Contact: Denise Mahnke City: Seattle State: WA Zip: 98115 Phone (W): 206-527-3319 Email:wnps@wnps.org Website:visit our website... Description: Find the full details of the Position announcement and job description on our website: https://www.wnps.org/administration/join-the-team.
SUMMARY: The Native Plant Stewardship Program develops and supports community volunteers to become respected restoration and Native Plant Stewards recognized as leaders in their local community. The program provides instruction on the region’s native plants and plant communities, and how to use this knowledge to protect and restore Washington’s natural ecosystems. The core curricula include basic botany and native plant identification, the roles of native plants in local plant communities and ecosystems, the use of native plants in habitat restoration, gardens, and landscapes, and methods and techniques of ecological restoration. Each training is customized for the region, and the specific program partner goals. The program incorporates classroom and field learning experiences, provided by a team of field experts. Volunteer Native Plant Stewards make a commitment to volunteer service equal to the hours of training, over a period of 18-24 months.
The Youth Ecology Education through Restoration Program, YEER, is a middle school science curriculum with a field component in restoration. Students take on the role of field scientists to create solutions and rebuild biodiversity by restoring native plant habitats. WNPS Native Plant Stewards can provide support to the 6-8 week school curriculum, and year round support to restoration projects as school based volunteers. The restoration projects become ongoing learning habitats in the school yard or local park to enhance the learning experience overtime, while also making a difference in the community.
Program management includes oversight of the Stewardship curriculum development and YEER Program implementation as well as tracking volunteer activity and project success overtime. The qualified candidate will work with WNPS partners and collaborate with local cities and schools as well as WNPS chapters to support successful programs throughout the year, across the State of Washington.
TERM: Full time, 40 hours per week, preferred Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, with some flex hours for evening meetings and weekend events. Some statewide travel.
REPORTS TO: WNPS Executive Director
LOCATION: Main office: Magnuson Park; 6310 NE 74th ST. Ste. 215E, Seattle, WA 98115.
Hybrid options available; 20% in office, 80% remote – 1 FTE
STATUS: Full time exempt position. (1 FTE)
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental and Vision Health Coverage eligible; Paid time off; 7 holidays paid/year.
