[Pollinator] Job Opportunity: California Pollinator Coalition Coordinator

[Anthony Colangelo]

*California Pollinator Coalition Coordinator
<https://www.pollinator.org/careers#cali>Half-Time Position*

*Pollinator Partnership (P2)* is looking for an experienced professional
who possesses the skills to coordinate California Pollinator Coalition
activities focusing on supporting farmers and ranchers. This candidate
should be a team-oriented professional, have a strong work ethic, and be
committed to the mission and values of P2. The successful candidate should
be interested in sustainable agriculture, conservation practices, and
technical assistance.

*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. A multifaceted approach using original science; habitat
preservation and creation; policy outreach; and public education has helped
P2 achieve our goals in pollinator conservation. Pollinator Partnership is
a founding member of the *California Pollinator Coalition* (CPC), made up
of a diverse group of agricultural and environmental organizations,
including USDA NRCS California, with the shared goal of providing enhanced
habitat for pollinators. For more information, visit www.pollinator.org.

*Principal Responsibilities:*

   - The CPC Coordinator will work directly with agricultural organizations
   to develop and distribute information and guidelines for implementing
   crop-specific pollinator-friendly practices.
   - Identify resource concerns, barriers, and incentives to the adoption
   of pollinator friendly BMPs, catering to each cropping or ranching system
   uniquely.
   - Attend and convene outreach events such as workshops, meetings,
   trainings, and webinars.
   - Train farmers and ranchers on the use of existing technical resource
   guidelines and the create comprehensive and crop specific resources.
   - Gather information on key California agricultural concerns such as
   drought management and native seed procurement; bringing those findings to
   the Coalition to understand participant needs.
   - Help pilot or customize practices for commodities, working with the
   grower groups to develop and distribute best practices, including
   information about the pollinator and agronomic benefits.
   - Assist with CPC member meetings and facilitation.
   - Monitor outcomes (adoption rates and effectiveness of practices)
   - Align activities with the USDA NRCS California Strategic Plan, and
   priorities including plant productivity, water quality, water quantity,
   soil health/soil quality, and wildlife habitat while promoting NRCS
   practices and programs.

*Required Skills:*

   - Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management,
   Agronomy or equivalent professional experience
   - Experience working with agricultural landowners and commodity groups.
   - Project Management, meeting coordination, and facilitation experience.
   - Good understanding of habitat restoration including plant ecology,
   site preparations, habitat installation, and maintenance.
   - Understanding of California agricultural sector including crop
   resource concerns and Integrated Pest Management issues.
   - Ability to travel locally to project sites (personal car required;
   mileage reimbursed). Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
   - Understanding of state and federal regulatory guidelines for landscape
   modifications (NEPA, CEQA, Conservation Easements etc.)
   - Strong planning, implementation, and multitasking skills
   - Strong organizational and communication skills, including excellent
   verbal and written communication skills
   - Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

*Preferred Skills*

   - Pollinator biology, conservation, and research experience (including
   native and managed bees, butterflies including monarchs, and other
   pollinators)
   - Knowledge of regulatory and conservation incentive programs, such as
   USDA Farm Bill Conservation programs, and state conservation programs
   - Pesticide applicators license
   - Bilingual (Spanish, English)

*Compensation: *$33 - $36 per hour (20 hours a week). Travel and other
work-related expenses will be reimbursed. 1 year contract with opportunity
for extension.

*Location: *California - Central Valley preferred. This is a remote
position, and an office will not be provided.

*To Apply: *Please email cover letter, resume, and contact information for
3 references as one document to careers at pollinator.org by Friday, December
9.

*P2 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.*

Anthony Colangelo (he/him)
Communications and Engagement Manager
Pollinator Partnership <https://pollinator.org/> and Pollinator Partnership
Canada <https://www.pollinatorpartnership.ca/>
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
647-895-2393



The land where I live and work is located in Sǫ̀ mba k'è, Denendeh,
on Chief Drygeese Territory, traditional territory of the Yellowknives Dene,
and homelands of the Indigenous Métis of the North Slave Métis Alliance.
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