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<DIV align=center><B>JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: XERCES SOCIETY <BR>CALIFORNIA
POLLINATOR OUTREACH COORDINATOR<BR> <BR></DIV>JOB TITLE: California
Pollinator Outreach Coordinator<BR></B> <BR><B>BACKGROUND:</B> The
Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to protecting the diversity of life through the conservation of
invertebrates. We educate the public and decision makers about the importance of
invertebrates and work to protect habitat for these critical animals. For 37
years, the Society has been at the forefront of invertebrate conservation,
harnessing the knowledge of highly regarded scientists and the enthusiasm of
citizens to implement conservation and education programs in the United States.
Located in Portland, Oregon the Society has a national and international
presence. Currently the Society has 10 employees with an annual budget of over
$700,000.<BR> <BR><B>SCOPE:</B> Under the direction of the Pollinator
Program Director, the California Pollinator Outreach Coordinator will work to
provide resources and training to agricultural and natural resources
professionals in California on pollinator habitat restoration and management.<B>
</B>The Outreach Coordinator will also work to increase the general public’s
awareness of the importance of native pollinators for agricultural
sustainability, wildlife conservation, and ecological
stability.<BR> <BR><B>MAJOR JOB ACTIVITIES:</B> This state-level
position will require considerable travel throughout California. Strong
outreach skills are needed as the ideal candidate will coordinate logistics for
workshops and provide training to Natural Resource Conservation Service and
Resource Conservation District staff, other agricultural and natural resource
professionals, landowners, and land managers. The position will also
include providing technical support to local partners (for example, when
creating demonstration sites around the state), writing educational materials,
conducting literature research, and other responsibilities as they arise.
<BR> <BR>Working with the Pollinator Program Director, the California
Pollinator Outreach Coordinator will:
<UL>
<LI>Coordinate logistics for workshops to train agricultural and natural
resource professionals, farmers and ranchers in pollinator conservation
techniques (focus on native bees).
<LI>Present workshops on pollinator conservation or native bee monitoring to a
variety of audiences.
<LI>Assist the Natural Resource Conservation Service in planning and
implementing pollinator conservation practices and demonstration sites.
<LI>Raise awareness about native pollinator conservation techniques among
agriculture community.
<LI>Participate in the development of NRCS state criteria for screening EQIP,
WHIP, or other Farm Bill cost-share project proposals.
<LI>Help develop and field test assessment tools of native pollinator habitat
and crop pollination by native bees.
<LI>Prepare fact sheets and outreach materials based on field research.
<LI>Organize field visits with growers to: (1) present results of field work
conducted on their farms; (2) assess native pollinator services provided by
wild bees on their farms; and/or (3) discuss current farm management practices
and ideas for reducing negative impacts on native crop pollinators.
<LI>Expand program through professional networking </LI></UL> <B>REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:</B>
<UL>
<LI>Bachelors degree (Graduate degree strongly preferred) in entomology,
ecology, conservation biology, natural resource management, or 3-5 years
experience in conservation science, and/or equivalent combination of education
and experience; experience in entomology is preferred.
<LI>An understanding of pollination ecology and the role of native pollinators
(especially bees) in agroecosystems.
<LI>Ability to manage complex or multiple projects.
<LI>Knowledge of species (especially invertebrates), natural communities,
ecosystems, ecological processes, and their conservation needs.
<LI>Ability to synthesize, interpret, and communicate complex scientific
information to influence conservation practices.
<LI>Ability to develop and give engaging presentations to audiences of more
than twenty adults.
<LI>Ability to communicate professionally with a wide variety of people.
<LI>Ability to manage time and diverse activities under deadlines, while
delivering quality results.
<LI>Ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
<LI>Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g. Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Web browsers). </LI></UL><B>ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS </B>
<UL>
<LI>A good sense of humor
<LI>Experience working with the agricultural community or farm landscapes
<LI>Desktop publishing using programs like Microsoft Publisher or Adobe
InDesign </LI></UL><B>TERMS:</B> This is a full time position and we are an at
will employer. The Xerces Society is an equal opportunity employer committed to
workforce diversity.<BR> <BR><B>SALARY:</B> $28,000 - $32,000 depending on
experience.<BR> <BR><B>BENEFITS:</B> This position includes a generous
benefits package: eleven paid holidays and two weeks of vacation accrued after
first year; eight percent of base pay toward a SEP retirement account, beginning
in January of the calendar year following the first full year of employment;
eight percent additional salary toward health coverage; and a flexible work
environment. <BR> <BR><B>LOCATION:</B> The employee will be based in the
Davis, CA area and will work throughout California. <BR> <BR><B>MORE
INFORMATION: </B>For more information on the Xerces Society and our
programs, please see our website. <A href="http://www.xerces.org/"
eudora="autourl"><B>www.xerces.org</A> <BR></B> <BR><B>APPLICATION:</B>
Anyone interested in this position should email a cover letter, resume, and
names and contact information for three references (<I>please</I> combine all
information into a single MS Word or Adobe PDF document) to: <BR> <BR>Logan
Lauvray<BR>RE: CA Pollinator Outreach Coordinator<BR>The Xerces Society<BR>4828
SE Hawthorne Blvd.<BR>Portland, OR 97215<BR>logan@xerces.org<BR> <BR>We
have limited staff time, so we appreciate no phone calls to our
office.<BR> <BR><B>DEADLINE:</B> August 11,
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<DIV><FONT size=2><STRONG>The Xerces Society for Invertebrate
Conservation</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=1>The Xerces Society is an international
nonprofit organization that </FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=1>protects wildlife through the conservation of
invertebrates and their </FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=1>habitat. </FONT></FONT><FONT face=Arial><FONT
size=1>To </FONT></FONT><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=1>join the Society, make a
</FONT></FONT><FONT size=1>contribution</FONT><FONT size=1>, </FONT><FONT
size=1>or read about our </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=1>work, </FONT><FONT size=1>please visit </FONT><FONT size=1><A
href="http://www.xerces.org/">www.xerces.org</A>.</FONT></DIV></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=1>Matthew Shepherd</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=1>Senior Conservation Associate</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=1>4828 SE Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, OR 97215,
USA</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=1>Tel: 503-232 6639 Cell: 503-807 1577 Fax: 503-233
6794</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=1>Email: </FONT><A href="mailto:mdshepherd@xerces.org"><FONT
size=1>mdshepherd@xerces.org</FONT></A><FONT size=1> </FONT></DIV>
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