From sc at pollinator.org Fri Dec 1 18:14:10 2023 From: sc at pollinator.org (Savannah Christiansen) Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2023 18:14:10 -0800 Subject: [Pollinator] Pollinator Partnership is hiring two Urban Agriculture Associates! Message-ID: *Pollinator Partnership (P2)* is looking for two experienced and passionate professionals who possess the skills to lead and advance sustainable urban agriculture in Ohio and Michigan. There is one full-time (FT) Project Coordinator and one part-time (PT; 50% FTE) Outreach Coordinator position available. These individuals will work together to consult with urban and underserved growers and develop a guide for best management practices relating to pollinator support in urban agriculture, create demonstration habitat and conduct field days, promote USDA?s NRCS Farm Bill programs, and facilitate peer to peer urban agriculture support networks. These individuals will work with NRCS staff and their partners, as needed. This position will provide outreach, education, and technical assistance to a diversity of private landowners and partner organizations to accelerate adoption of pollinator and other wildlife conservation practices in urban agricultural settings. Coverage area will primarily be focused on an urban center in each of the respective states. Candidates should be detailed and team-oriented professionals, have a strong work ethic, and be committed to the mission and values of P2. Please find the full position description in the attached PDF for your convenience. Review of the applications will begin on *December 15, 2023. * *To Apply:* Please submit email cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references as one document by December 15, 2023 at the following form: https://form.jotform.com/233207156016144 -- Savannah Christiansen (She/Her) Office and Grants Administrator Pollinator Partnership 600 Montgomery St. Ste 440 San Francisco, CA 94111 e: sc at pollinator.org w: www.pollinator.org o: 415- 362- 1137 [image: cid:image006.jpg at 01D1AB75.BF85B7F0] [image: bee_friendly_Farmer_logo_CMYK[1]] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From shannon at pollinator.org Fri Dec 1 10:00:59 2023 From: shannon at pollinator.org (Shannon Farmer) Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2023 13:00:59 -0500 Subject: [Pollinator] =?utf-8?q?Fwd=3A_Apply_for_Pollinator_Grant_Opportu?= =?utf-8?b?bml0aWVzISDwn5Cd?= In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi everyone, Please see below for 3 new grant opportunities. Please share it widely! Fellowships and Bee Research Grants. View this email in your browser *SEE BELOW FOR 3 EXCITING GRANT OPPORTUNITIES!* Pollinator Partnership?s mission is to promote the health of pollinators, critical to food and ecosystems, through conservation, education, and research. Get social with us! [image: F O L L O W on F A C E B O O K] F O L L O W on F A C E B O O K [image: F O L L O W on T W I T T E R] F O L L O W on T W I T T E R [image: F O L L O W on I N S T A G R A M] F O L L O W on I N S T A G R A M *Apply to be a GCA Pollinator Fellow* The Garden Club of America (GCA) Board of Associates Centennial Pollinator Fellowship provides funding to a current graduate student to study the causes of pollinator decline, in particular bees, bats, butterflies and moths, which could lead to potential solutions for their conservation and sustainability. Learn more HERE . *Apply by Monday, January 15th, 2024. * APPLY TODAY *Apply for a Honey Bee Health Grant* The North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC) is currently seeking proposals for research related to improving the health of honey bees. Proposals should focus on research to understand, manage, suppress, and eradicate *Varroa* mites, small hive beetles, and other pests, pathogens, and diseases contributing to colony losses. Learn more HERE . *Apply by 3 PM PST on Friday, January 19, 2024. * APPLY TODAY *Apply for the Imperiled Bombus Conservation Grant* The Imperiled *Bombus *Conservation Task Force is seeking proposals for research on improving the recovery and persistence of imperiled *Bombus *species. Proposals should focus on evaluating the effects of stressors on bumble bees, enhancing knowledge of bumble bees historical/current geographical distribution, biology, and ecology, contributing to improved monitoring practices, or utilizing emerging techniques to best conserve imperiled bumble bees. Learn more HERE . *Apply by 5 PM ET on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. * APPLY TODAY [image: Forward to a Friend] Forward to a Friend nappc at pollinator.org 415-362-1137 600 Montgomery Street, Suite 440 San Francisco, CA 94111 Want to change how you receive these emails? 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URL: From peter at conservationblueprint.com Mon Dec 4 12:12:15 2023 From: peter at conservationblueprint.com (peter at conservationblueprint.com) Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2023 14:12:15 -0600 Subject: [Pollinator] Solar Energy Providing Environmental Benefits Webinar Message-ID: <0b5601da26ee$2d4aa6f0$87dff4d0$@conservationblueprint.com> Colleagues, Next week, we will be participating in a webinar about the 'Solar Synergy Program' that works with Utility-scale solar projects across the country and offers unique support to help deliver multiple environmental benefits. Please help us promote this webinar by passing the information along to those that may be interested in the subject. You can also learn more about the Solar Synergy Program by reviewing the attached program flyer. Please register and plan to attend! Tuesday, December 12th at 10:00 am CST/11:00 am EST Register at: https://bit.ly/3GnUNfV Have a great day. Peter S. 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If you'd like a copy in EndNote or other format, I'm glad to share it. I've added a thousand references since I last advertised it, last year. David Inouye -- Dr. David W. Inouye Professor Emeritus Department of Biology University of Maryland Principal Investigator Rocky Mountain Biological Labora From matthew.shepherd at xerces.org Mon Dec 11 17:39:39 2023 From: matthew.shepherd at xerces.org (Matthew Shepherd) Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2023 17:39:39 -0800 Subject: [Pollinator] New Xerces Society Job Posted - Director of Conservation Policy Message-ID: Xerces is hiring for a new position - Director of Conservation Policy: *JOB TITLE:* Director of Conservation Policy *LOCATION:* Within the U.S., Washington DC area, Oregon, or California preferred. This position is 100% remote. Candidates must have a home office location suitable for work purposes, with good internet access, and must be located in a city or state location approved by Xerces as their permanent work location. *COMPENSATION:* $82,347 /year *JOB START DATE:* First quarter of 2024 *APPLICATION DEADLINE: * December 29, 2023 *APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS*: All applications must be submitted via our application website at: http://bit.ly/xerces-jobs -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jonathan.b.koch at gmail.com Mon Dec 18 14:46:50 2023 From: jonathan.b.koch at gmail.com (Jonathan Koch) Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:46:50 -0700 Subject: [Pollinator] Postdoc Position at USDA-ARS (Logan, UT) Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, We are readvertising a *postdoctoral research position* at the USDA-ARS in Logan, Utah to examine the potential for non-lethal sampling approaches such as eDNA and photography to study pollinator ecology in USFWS refuges in California. Review of applications begins on *Friday, December 29.* The advertisement is attached and pasted below. Please share with your networks and folks you think might be interested in the position. Let me know if you have any questions! Thank you! Jon ------------------------------------------ Dr. Jonathan Berenguer Uhuad Koch, Ph.D. https://jonathanbkoch.weebly.com/ ----------- *Position: *Research Biologist - Research Associate *Salary Range: *$69,107 ? $89,835 The *Pollinating Insect Research Unit (PIRU) of the Agricultural Research Service *is searching for a postdoctoral researcher in Entomology. This is a full-time, *time-limited appointment initially for 13 months*, with possible extension(s) of appointment to a total of 4 years contingent on performance and funding availability. The researcher will be working directly with Jonathan Koch and Michael Branstetter in *Logan, UT*. The assignment is to develop and test non-lethal, low impact survey methods to obtain as much information as possible on wild bees (e.g., Family, Genus, Species, as applicable) and plant visitation on USFWS refuges in California. The incumbent will be required to conduct field work on USFWS refuges in California during the bee flight season. To achieve non-lethal methods for species identification, the incumbent will use and develop molecular methods, computational skills, high quality photographic imaging methods, and metabarcoding approaches to 1) assemble and analyze new genomic data from eDNA samples and museum specimens to make species-identifications; eDNA samples will be achieved through non-lethal swabbing of bees, collection of flowering plants, and deployment of artificial flowers to attract bee visitors, 2) conduct plant-pollinator interaction assessments and vegetation surveys in the field using high-quality photography; 3) develop a framework for high-quality image and DNA capture of museum specimens to support a reference library for image and DNA-based approaches for species-identification, 4) develop and integrate novel bioinformatics pipelines for genomics, including the use of artificial intelligence methods. The knowledge required for this position is the following: bee ecology, metabarcoding knowledge, conservation genomics, next-generation sequencing, field safety, computer programming (Linux, python, R), and photography. *Qualification Requirements*: Ph.D. in biological sciences or related disciplines appropriate to this position. Applicants must meet basic Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standard?s requirements of the scientific discipline necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants must also meet *U.S. citizenship or permanent residents who meet certain eligibility requirements may apply*. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at: https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/hrd/employforeignnationals/. To apply for the position please send 1) cover letter detailing your interest and fit for the position, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) contact information for three professional references, and 4) unofficial transcripts to Jonathan.Koch at usda.gov. Review of applications begin on *Friday, December 29, 2023*. *****ARS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider ***** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 4_USFWS_Koch_PaidAd Post Doc v6 - approved.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 177714 bytes Desc: not available URL: From sc at pollinator.org Thu Dec 28 14:15:07 2023 From: sc at pollinator.org (Savannah Christiansen) Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2023 14:15:07 -0800 Subject: [Pollinator] Pollinator Partnership is hiring an Iowa State Coordinator! Message-ID: *Pollinator Partnership (P2)* seeks to hire a motivated and detail-oriented individual in Iowa to serve as State Coordinator to accomplish native, ecotypic seed collection and volunteer programming in target states with additional emphasis on urban area community engagement. The State Coordinator will provide programmatic support for P2?s Project Wingspan: Community Connections (PWCC), a collaborative pollinator habitat initiative with numerous partners across a multi-state region. PWCC is a multi-component project to address the alarming decline in pollinators and the fragmentation of habitat through seed collection, technical training, and enhancing and securing long-term habitat. This project is part of the Project Wingspan series of programs. Please find the full position description in the attached PDF for your convenience. Review of the applications will begin on *January 31, 2024. * *How to Apply*: Interested candidates should combine their cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references into one PDF using the following naming convention ?*Last Name_PWCC State Coordinator_IA*? and apply by filling out the form at the link here: https://form.jotform.com/pollinatorpartnership/PWCC-StateCoordinator-IA -- Savannah Christiansen (She/Her) Office and Grants Administrator Pollinator Partnership 600 Montgomery St. Ste 440 San Francisco, CA 94111 e: sc at pollinator.org w: www.pollinator.org o: 415- 362- 1137 [image: cid:image006.jpg at 01D1AB75.BF85B7F0] [image: bee_friendly_Farmer_logo_CMYK[1]] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: PWCC_State Coordinator_IA_Position Description_2024.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 140136 bytes Desc: not available URL: From sc at pollinator.org Thu Dec 28 14:11:57 2023 From: sc at pollinator.org (Savannah Christiansen) Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2023 14:11:57 -0800 Subject: [Pollinator] Pollinator Partnership is hiring an Agriculture and Outreach Coordinator! Message-ID: *Pollinator Partnership (P2) *is looking for two experienced and passionate professionals who possess the skills to lead and advance sustainable agriculture and pollinator habitat management in Illinois and Ohio. One State Coordinator will be hired for each target state. These individuals will work together to host Pollinator Stewardship Certification workshops and provide onsite technical habitat assistance to agricultural landowners throughout the target area. This position will collaborate with NRCS staff and their partners, as needed, to provide outreach, education, and technical assistance to a diversity of private landowners and partner organizations to accelerate adoption of pollinator and other wildlife conservation practices in agricultural settings. Candidates should be detailed and team-oriented professionals, have a strong work ethic, and be committed to the mission and values of P2. Please find the full position description in the attached PDF for your convenience. Review of the applications will begin on *February 28, 2024. * *To Apply:* Please submit email cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references as one document by February 28, 2024 at the following form: https://form.jotform.com/pollinatorpartnership/PWATS-StateCoordinator -- Savannah Christiansen (She/Her) Office and Grants Administrator Pollinator Partnership 600 Montgomery St. Ste 440 San Francisco, CA 94111 e: sc at pollinator.org w: www.pollinator.org o: 415- 362- 1137 [image: cid:image006.jpg at 01D1AB75.BF85B7F0] [image: bee_friendly_Farmer_logo_CMYK[1]] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: PWATS_SC_JobDescription.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 142078 bytes Desc: not available URL: From sc at pollinator.org Thu Dec 28 14:13:47 2023 From: sc at pollinator.org (Savannah Christiansen) Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2023 14:13:47 -0800 Subject: [Pollinator] Pollinator Partnership is hiring an Indiana State Coordinator! Message-ID: *Pollinator Partnership (P2)* seeks to hire a motivated and detail-oriented individual in Indiana to serve as State Coordinator to accomplish native, ecotypic seed collection and volunteer programming, as well as provide technical assistance to urban and agricultural communities. The State Coordinator will provide programmatic support for three of P2?s Project Wingspan (PW) programs: PW Indiana & Illinois and PW Community Connections, collaborative pollinator habitat initiatives with numerous partners across a multi-state region; and PW Agricultural Training and Support, a Pollinator Steward Certification program accelerating adoption of pollinator and other wildlife conservation practices in agricultural settings. Please find the full position description in the attached PDF for your convenience. Review of the applications will begin on *February 28, 2024. * *How to Apply*: Interested candidates should combine their cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references into one PDF using the following naming convention ?*Last Name_PW State Coordinator_IN*? and apply by filling out the form at the link here: https://form.jotform.com/pollinatorpartnership/PW-StateCoordinator-IN -- Savannah Christiansen (She/Her) Office and Grants Administrator Pollinator Partnership 600 Montgomery St. Ste 440 San Francisco, CA 94111 e: sc at pollinator.org w: www.pollinator.org o: 415- 362- 1137 [image: cid:image006.jpg at 01D1AB75.BF85B7F0] [image: bee_friendly_Farmer_logo_CMYK[1]] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: PW_State Coordinator_IN_Position Description_2024.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 172619 bytes Desc: not available URL: