Application

Project Wingspan State Coordinator
Part Time

 
Project Wingspan State Coordinator (OH, IN, MI, PA, WI)
*Note: One individual will be hired for each state – 5 positions total
 
Pollinator Partnership (P2) seeks to hire motivated and detail-oriented Project Wingspan State Coordinators in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The Project Wingspan State Coordinators will provide programmatic support for Project Wingspan:Landscape Enhancement for Imperiled Pollinators of the Midwest (PW), a collaborative pollinator habitat initiative with numerous partners across an 8 state region. PW is a multi-component project to address the alarming decline in pollinators and the fragmentation of habitat through seed collection, technical training, enhancing and securing long-term habitat. This project is an expansion of the Monarch Wings Across the Eastern Broadleaf Forest project (https://pollinator.org/mwaebf), and part of Pollinator Partnership’s wider Monarch Wings Across America program.
 
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The State Coordinators are responsible for the following duties and others as assigned:

• Work with and report to project leads to learn program technical content
• Collaborate with partners and project leads to develop and manage the temporary seed collection network in their state
• Oversee, plan, and lead volunteer seed collection training, collection team, and shipments
• Assist with distribution of plant materials their state
• Develop a screening process for site selection and efficient scheduling
• Work with project lead to evaluate and verify habitat areas
• Assist program leads in tracking pollinator habitat resources across the project state
• Manage time efficiently and work independently
• Organize and manage travel within a set budget

 
Personal and Professional Qualifications
The State Coordinators should possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Degree in natural resource management, biology, botany, ecology or related field
• Experience in conservation partnerships, pollinator habitat restoration, volunteer management, and technical training development highly preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong planning and implementation skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate directly with volunteers and landowners
• Dependable, well-organized, and detail-oriented
• Should be comfortable working outside, willing and able to work across various habitat settings
• Computer literate (MS Office programs)
• Occasional, multi-day travel may be required
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• As a remote employee, individuals will need computer access and a work-space

 
About Pollinator Partnership
The Pollinator Partnership (P2) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to protect and restore populations of pollinator species. As 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. A multifaceted approach using original science; habitat preservation and creation; policy outreach; and public education has helped us achieve our goals in pollinator conservation. For more information, visit www.pollinator.org. 

Location: Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin (one individual will be hired in each state).
Deadline to apply: January 31, 2019.
Schedule: This position is part-time and seasonal, with an average commitment of 25 hours per month. Work schedule is flexible.
Compensation: This is a contract position at $6,000 per year. Travel, lodging, mileage, and per diem expenses will be reimbursed, but are not to exceed a set amount.
Duration: This position will begin in February 2019 and continue through November 2020. A one-year contract may also be acceptable.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should email the following information to Amber Barnes at [email protected]:

• Resume
• Cover letter describing why you are a good fit for the position
• Attach the resume and cover letter as 1 PDF
• Please name the email subject and attached PDF “Project Wingspan STATE Coordinator – Last Name” (*Please indicate which state you are applying for).
• An inability to following the instructions above will result in an automatically rejected application.

 
No phone calls please.

Title:     Desert Studies Center Research and Education Coordinator

Classification:     Admin Analyst/Specialist Exempt II

Work schedule:     Full-time, schedule varies depending on need

Closing date:     January 10, 2019

Statement:

The California State University Desert Studies Consortium seeks a highly qualified individual to serve as Desert Study Center Research and Education Coordinator.  The R & E Coordinator oversees day-to-day planning, management and execution of academic programs at the Soda Springs Desert Studies Center (DSC) field station located at Zzyzx, CA. The successful candidate will be accountable for short- and long-term academic goals at the DSC, including those developed as partnerships or networks with other agencies and organizations (e.g., Mojave National Preserve).  Responsibilities of the position include: grant-writing and fundraising to support DSC research and education programs, development and teaching of desert-related courses (e.g., extension, intersession classes) using student-centered teaching practices, instructional support of classes from other institutions at the DSC, development of a DSC-based research program in one's specialty that includes student participation, and assistance with many operational needs of this remote field station.

The position is based at the DSC, which is located within the Mojave National Preserve at Zzyzx, California. The DSC is operated by the California State University (CSU) system and governed by the California Desert Studies Consortium (CDSC), which is an academic collaboration among seven CSU campuses: Dominguez Hills, Fullerton (host campus), Long Beach, Los Angeles, Northridge, Pomona and San Bernardino. The mission of the CDSC is to encourage the understanding of, and appreciation for, the California deserts by developing student academic skills and public awareness through instruction, research and special programs. http://nsm.fullerton.edu/dsc/

The DSC serves >2500 users annually for classes and other academic activities. The highly variable work schedule and remote location of the DSC often requires being on call outside normal business hours and regular off-site travel for procurement and meetings.  Long-term housing at the DSC and business-related vehicle use are provided by the CDSC.

For job details see:  http://nsm.fullerton.edu/dsc/images/DSCdocs/DSC_Res_Ed_Coord.pdf

To apply: Use the link below and select “Location: Desert Studies Center at Zzyzx”

Dear Colleagues,

The Oregon Institute of Marine Biology is looking for an adjunct instructor to teach a 4-week, 4-credit Seaweed Ecology course next summer (2019). The course will be three full days a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from July 22- Aug. 16, 2019. Please distribute to any interested parties.

Applicants will need to submit a curriculum vitae and names of three references to the link below:

http://careers.uoregon.edu/cw/en-us/job/523185/pro-tem-instructor-oimb-open-pool

Sincerely,
Maya Watts

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Adjunct Instructor - Oregon Institute of Marine Biology

The University of Oregon’s Institute of Marine Biology maintains a pool of applicants for temporary instructional positions during the Institute’s spring and summer session. For spring 2019 we are interested in applicants to teach a 12-week Marine Ecology course.  Areas occasionally needed in summer are marine birds and mammals, biology of fishes, invertebrate zoology, and short courses in marine biological invasions, marine biodiversity, seaweed ecology, ocean acidification and biological illustrations. Courses may be taught in other terms of the year.  Positions are limited duration appointments potentially renewable for up to a total of three years. In limited circumstances, there is the possibility of renewal beyond three years based on programmatic need, funding and performance. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and pool will remain active through October 31, 2019. Screening of applications will take place as positions become available and continue until positions are filled. A Ph.D. with strength in marine biology is required for all positions with the exception of the 2-credit short courses that require a MSc and significant experience.  Information on the Institute’s spring and summer session is at www.uoregon.edu/~oimb

To apply, you will need to submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and names of three references to:

http://careers.uoregon.edu/cw/en-us/job/523185/pro-tem-instructor-oimb-open-pool

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA.  The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status.

http://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/30532

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