[Pollinator] New job opening

[Mary Ann Lau]

*JOB TITLE: *Pollinator Conservation Specialist, Nature Based Climate
Solutions

*LOCATION: *Boulder County, Colorado preferred but other surrounding
counties such as Larimer or Jefferson will be considered.

*COMPENSATION: *$49,000 - $58,000 per year, commensurate with
qualifications.

*JOB START DATE: *May 2022

*APPLICATION DEADLINE: *Applications reviewed on a rolling basis, closed on
March 1, 2022

*APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS*: All applications must be submitted via our
application website at:  http://bit.ly/xerces-jobs.

We are committed to creating a more diverse workforce that is welcoming to
all employees and the communities we serve.  As part of the application
process, please be prepared to answer a brief essay question (1,000
characters or less) in which you describe some ways you might help Xerces
collaborate with diverse audiences or historically excluded communities in
this role.

Xerces is happy to provide accommodations for the job application process
if needed. If you need an accommodation to complete the job application
process, please email reasonable.accomodation at xerces.org.

*JOIN US! *Come join a growing team of conservation professionals at the
Xerces Society who are dedicated to protecting some of the world’s most
important animals. We are seeking a skilled and collaborative *Pollinator
Conservation Specialist *who will focus on providing habitat conservation
technical support and training in urban, suburban and rural areas along
Colorado’s Front Range with a specific focus on Boulder Colorado. This
position will partner with City of Boulder staff to implement nature-based
climate solutions and climate ready pollinator habitat restoration and
management.

At Xerces, we harness the knowledge of scientists and the enthusiasm of the
public to implement conservation programs. We take action by conducting
applied research to advance invertebrate conservation, engaging the public
in community science efforts to track the status of imperiled species,
producing ground-breaking publications on insect conservation, training
thousands of land managers, and private land owners to protect and manage
habitat for beneficial insects, and protecting endangered species and their
habitat. Our methods focus on habitat conservation planning, education,
scientific analysis, community support, advocacy, and applied research to
conserve invertebrates, such as bees, butterflies, mollusks, and fireflies.

*Note: *In our effort to keep our employees, partners, clients and the
public safe, Xerces Society follows a mandatory vaccination policy,
requiring employees have up-to-date vaccinations for COVID-19.

*WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: *Working as a member of the Xerces Society’s
Pollinator Program team and reporting to the Xerces Society’s *Senior
Pollinator Conservation Specialist Midwest and Mountain States*, the
Pollinator Conservation Specialist Nature Based Climate Solutions will
provide outreach and training on pollinator conservation issues, as well as
technical support on the restoration and management of climate-ready native
pollinator habitat.  The person who fills this position will coordinate
with City of Boulder staff as well as other local partners and manage efforts
to build high quality, connected, climate-resilient pollinator habitat in
the city of Boulder Colorado.  This position will also work closely with
diverse local partners to promote pollinator conservation across the Front
Range and in other areas of Colorado.  This position will focus on
providing guidance to partners about the planning, planting, or management
of habitat for bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.  Technical
support and outreach efforts may vary greatly depending on the needs of the
individuals or communities being reached, ranging from on-the-ground field
visits, to responding to phone or email inquiries, to larger trainings and
presentations at key events.  In addition, this staff-person will help to
spearhead the development and launch of a Pollinator Habitat Kit program in
Colorado, building upon the successful models currently underway in other
regions.  We see this position as a critical and exciting step as we expand
Xerces’ reach and impact in Colorado, implementing nature-based solutions
to climate change that increase the quality and quantity of biodiverse
native habitats.

The ideal candidate will have experience with native plant-based habitat
restoration, native pollinator ecology, climate change and nature-based
climate solutions.  Experience and comfort in a public outreach role and in
collaborating with diverse partners will help the candidate succeed in this
position.
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