[Pollinator] Xerces Society Job Announcement: California Pollinator Outreach Coordinator

[Matthew Shepherd (Xerces Society)]

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:  XERCES SOCIETY 
CALIFORNIA POLLINATOR OUTREACH COORDINATOR
 

JOB TITLE: California Pollinator Outreach Coordinator
 
BACKGROUND:  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.
 
SCOPE: 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. 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.
 
MAJOR JOB ACTIVITIES:  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. 
 
Working with the Pollinator Program Director, the California Pollinator Outreach Coordinator will: 
Coordinate logistics for workshops to train agricultural and natural resource professionals, farmers and ranchers in pollinator conservation techniques (focus on native bees). 
Present workshops on pollinator conservation or native bee monitoring to a variety of audiences. 
Assist the Natural Resource Conservation Service in planning and implementing pollinator conservation practices and demonstration sites. 
Raise awareness about native pollinator conservation techniques among agriculture community. 
Participate in the development of NRCS state criteria for screening EQIP, WHIP, or other Farm Bill cost-share project proposals. 
Help develop and field test assessment tools of native pollinator habitat and crop pollination by native bees. 
Prepare fact sheets and outreach materials based on field research. 
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. 
Expand program through professional networking 
 REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: 
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. 
An understanding of pollination ecology and the role of native pollinators (especially bees) in agroecosystems. 
Ability to manage complex or multiple projects. 
Knowledge of species (especially invertebrates), natural communities, ecosystems, ecological processes, and their conservation needs.  
Ability to synthesize, interpret, and communicate complex scientific information to influence conservation practices. 
Ability to develop and give engaging presentations to audiences of more than twenty adults. 
Ability to communicate professionally with a wide variety of people. 
Ability to manage time and diverse activities under deadlines, while delivering quality results. 
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks. 
Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Web browsers). 
ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS 
A good sense of humor 
Experience working with the agricultural community or farm landscapes 
Desktop publishing using programs like Microsoft Publisher or Adobe InDesign 
TERMS: 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.
 
SALARY: $28,000 - $32,000 depending on experience.
 
BENEFITS: 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. 
 
LOCATION: The employee will be based in the Davis, CA area and will work throughout California. 
 
MORE INFORMATION:  For more information on the Xerces Society and our programs, please see our website. www.xerces.org 
 
APPLICATION: Anyone interested in this position should email a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three references (please combine all information into a single MS Word or Adobe PDF document) to: 
 
Logan Lauvray
RE: CA Pollinator Outreach Coordinator
The Xerces Society
4828 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR 97215
logan at xerces.org
 
We have limited staff time, so we appreciate no phone calls to our office.
 
DEADLINE:  August 11, 2008.
 

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The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
The Xerces Society is an international nonprofit organization that 
protects wildlife through the conservation of invertebrates and their 
habitat. To join the Society, make a contribution, or read about our 
work, please visit www.xerces.org.

Matthew Shepherd
Senior Conservation Associate
4828 SE Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, OR 97215, USA
Tel: 503-232 6639 Cell: 503-807 1577 Fax: 503-233 6794
Email: mdshepherd at xerces.org 
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