Job Tag: Conservation

The North Carolina Botanical Garden (NCBG) has been a leader in native plant conservation, horticulture, and education in the southeastern United States for more than 50 years. As part of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, we further the UniversityÔÇÖs tripartite teaching, research, and public service mission through our own mission to inspire understanding, appreciation, and conservation of plants and to advance a sustainable relationship between people and nature. As a garden focused on conserving the biodiversity of southeastern native plants, we recognize that just as biodiversity is critical to a healthy ecosystem, diversity in people and perspectives makes our organization and community stronger. NCBG is committed to creating an environment in our gardens and natural areas where everyoneÔÇÖs voice is heard and everyone feels safe and welcome.

The Director of Conservation manages all aspects of the North Carolina Botanical GardenÔÇÖs Conservation programs including but not limited to planning and implementation of the rare plant gene bank storage facility, reintroduction and associated research projects; management of the Mason Farm Biological Reserve and the five Nature Preserves of the Botanical Garden Foundation, and miscellaneous other conservation lands; and participation in local, state, and regional conservation organizations. The Director for Conservation also teaches undergraduates, mentors graduate students, and writes funding proposals for a wide range of conservation activities.

Minimum Education/Experience: Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities relevant to the teaching assignment, will accept a relevant BachelorÔÇÖs degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. In addition, the position minimums should satisfy any accreditation requirements in the specified area of instruction.

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors ÔÇö the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park ÔÇö giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION

The Research Assistant assists with some or all of the following tasks: the gathering and analysis of research data from the laboratory or the field; attending to the needs of animals in managed care, plants, biological samples, and/or community members. This position reports to a Supervisor level or higher in the Conservation Science & Wildlife Health department.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Perform a variety of laboratory, diagnostic, animal care, educational, and/or field duties.
Collect, collate, maintain, process, and/or analyze records relevant to current projects (e.g., biological samples).
Prepare, arrange, and maintain records for sample and/or wildlife shipments.
Collect and record data utilizing spreadsheet and database systems.
Document, file, and maintain records.
Maintain supply inventories and prepares purchase requisitions.
Assist with repair and maintain of equipment and supplies.
Learn and master project or program processes.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Field Research Assistant will work with the site leads at three burrowing owl breeding area in San Diego County and will be responsible for monitoring resident and translocated owls along with associated movements, and reproduction. In the field, the Research Assistant will assist with surveys for burrowing owls, vegetation management and habitat assessments, supplemental feeding, trapping and banding owls fledged at artificial and natural nest burrows, maintaining wildlife cameras, field data collection, photo processing, and photo review. The Research Assistant will also be responsible for timely data entry and proofing, participation in team meetings, and helping the team ensure that project objectives, milestones, and research goals are met. The new team member will play an essential role in our Burrowing Owl Recovery Program in San Diego County.

The ideal candidate will have a BachelorÔÇÖs degree in biological sciences or a related field. Experience gathering ecological data in the field, and experience working with birds is preferred. Experience with burrowing owl translocation, natural and artificial burrow monitoring, supplemental feeding, trapping at artificial and natural burrows, assisting with banding, monitoring artificial and natural burrows with wildlife cameras, management of camera trap images, and/or GIS/spatial data management and MS Access databases is highly desirable. A successful candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to work effectively independently as well as with essential partners and part of a conservation team.

JOB EXPERIENCE
Some experience and/or certification in conducting laboratory or field-based research is preferred.
Experience with science communication or interpretation of scientific concepts preferred.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in biology, zoology, botany, or a related field or equivalent specialized training required.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Trained in methodology and equipment used in the assigned area of biological research, animal care, diagnostics, social science, or science communication.
Able to operate moderately complex computer software programs.
Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Able to attend to the needs of assigned research collections and/or community members.
Able to learn and perform data and sample gathering techniques.
Able to work effectively with others in a diverse environment and with diverse populations.

Catawba Lands Conservancy (CLC) permanently protects land, water and wildlife habitat to enhance the quality of life in Mecklenburg, Gaston, Lincoln and Union counties, as well as in the southern portions of Catawba and Iredell. The Carolina Thread Trail (CTT), is a regional network of greenways, trails and blueways that connect 15 counties, 2 states and 2.3 million people. The Land Conservation Associate role is integral to the success of advancing the mission of CLC and CTT. The position is a member of the Land Conservation team and works with the Land Conservation Director to assist with land conservation projects through grant applications, due diligence, closing, record keeping and compliance, and post-closing stewardship matters.

Responsibilities:

ÔÇó Respond to prospective conservation opportunities including landowner inquiries and conduct outreach; track prospect information and define and execute next steps
ÔÇó Assist Land Conservation Director in strategic planning efforts
ÔÇó Assist with grant applications, post-award reporting, and post-closing processes for land conservation projects
ÔÇó Assist with response to post-closing Stewardship matters
ÔÇó Assist with lease management, including risk management and insurance
ÔÇó Assist with land conservation transactions, including coordinating due diligence processes and corresponding with outside vendors and attorneys
ÔÇó Maintain organized and complete transaction records in electronic databases, including Landscape software, and hard copy storage
ÔÇó Assist with Land Acquisition Committee, Land Stewardship Committee and Board of Directors meetings, including preparing agendas and presentations (PowerPoint), drafting reports and resolutions, and taking minutes (will require some weekday evening work)
ÔÇó Assist Land Conservation Director with document preparation
ÔÇó Provide support to Land Conservation and Land Stewardship teams in reporting and records management
ÔÇó Responsible for real property tax deferments, liability and conservation insurance, entity filings, and assisting with IRS reporting and financial audits
ÔÇó Coordinate Land Trust Alliance reaccreditation process for conservation projects
ÔÇó Support public events and programs that advance the mission of CLC/CTT (may require occasional weekend work)

Qualifications and Skills:

Education and Experience:

ÔÇó Legal assistant certification preferred, or work experience in related field
ÔÇó Experience with real estate transactions, including due diligence and closings preferred
ÔÇó Three or more years of experience in real estate, legal, conservation, or related field preferred
ÔÇó Experience with state and federal grants, particularly land conservation grants preferred
ÔÇó Working knowledge of, and experience in, real estate and tax GIS software is very helpful
ÔÇó Demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft suite software, particularly PowerPoint and Excel

Personal Traits:

ÔÇó Ability to work effectively with little supervision and to work closely as part of a dynamic and motivated team with the ability to earn the trust and respect of others
ÔÇó A proactive self-starter with the ability to take on multiple evolving and changing priorities and adjust quickly and efficiently
ÔÇó Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational skills
ÔÇó Attention to detail
ÔÇó ÔÇ£Team over selfÔÇØ approach and understanding of mission-driven work

Compensation Information:

This position is full-time, salaried with benefits including medical insurance, paid time off, and Simple IRA with matched contribution. Salary range is $40,000 ÔÇô $50,000, commensurate with experience.

How to Apply:

Applicants should submit 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) a list of three references in a single PDF, by email to ca*****@**********ds.org. Please include ÔÇ£Land Conservation AssociateÔÇØ in the subject line. References will not be contacted unless you are selected for an interview.

Catawba Lands Conservancy and Carolina Thread Trail provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The Paleontological Research Institution is a world-class institution of science, culture, & education. We are looking for help in our project, The Insects of the Cayuga Lake Basin. The goal of the project is to build online resources that summarize and make available to a wide public audience information on the insect biodiversity of the Cayuga Lake Basin. The project is combining previously published data with new insect collections to compile a list and reference collection of local species. Responsibilities will range from proofing and correcting data from print publications to collecting and preparing insect specimens for identification.

Qualifications

This is an in-person position. We require a person who is careful while doing repetitive work, such as proofreading our species data, and preferably has some experience working with Microsoft Excel or Apple Numbers. In addition, specimen collection and preparation will require care and a gentle touch. No previous entomological experience is required, but is a plus. We can teach you what you need to know. This is an ideal opportunity for learning about insects and their diversity!

Wage: $16.50/hour, 35 hrs/week. Work-study eligible students are encouraged to apply but this opportunity is not limited to them.

Dates: May or June to Aug 2023: This is an ongoing position and may be continued in the Fall semester

The Nature Conservancy (ÔÇ£TNCÔÇØ) owns and manages a system of nature preserves and holds conservation easements on private lands throughout the United States. The Conservation Interest Steward (ÔÇ£StewardÔÇØ) will be responsible for implementing land management, infrastructure, and restoration on several TNC preserves, and monitoring a set of conservation easements in Colorado.

The Steward will work other TNC staff and the agricultural lessees to develop, implement, and manage conservation and restoration projects on TNCÔÇÖs 14,070-acre Fox Ranch Preserve and 240-acre Conrad Prairie Chicken Preserve, in Yuma County, Colorado. The Steward communicates and coordinates with TNC agricultural lessees and permitees to ensure infrastructure including buildings, fences, roads and agricultural systems are maintained. The Steward also supervises college students in seasonal staff positions and manages volunteers to conserve biologically important natural systems and individual species. They collaborate with Philanthropy and Marketing staff to host positive preserve visit experiences by diverse partners, funders, decision-makers, and the public. The Steward ensures that all legal obligations are met, and all required management plans, leases and contracts are current. The Steward may assist with or manage additional land acquisitions as needed in Colorado.

The Steward conducts annual compliance monitoring visits and plans, directs, and implements ecological monitoring on a portfolio of conservation easements. They address compliance issues on a set of conservation easements in collaboration with the Conservation, Legal and Science staff. The Steward is responsible for forming partnerships with private and public individuals and/or organizations across boundaries to communicate TNCÔÇÖs goals, develop shared resources and implement creative solutions to abate conservation threats and challenges and thereby engage support for conservation. The Steward will participate in hiring, supervising, and training interns and volunteers to support stewardship priorities in ColoradoÔÇÖs eastern plains and other conservation areas in Colorado. The Steward will assist with administrative tasks, such as preparing annual reports for funders and addressing inquiries from the public about land-related matters. May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

This position may be based at the TNC office in Boulder, Colorado or a home office in reasonable proximity to the eastern plains of Colorado. The Steward will be expected to be onsite on the preserves as needed to perform fieldwork and to host field trips. Additional travel is expected for conservation easement monitoring and meetings.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU

As the Conservation Interest Steward, you are a skilled land manager and conservation easement monitor, committed to overseeing our conservation efforts in important ecosystems. You will work with innovative and passionate colleagues, local landowners, TNC supporters, and a wide range of partners as you steward TNCÔÇÖs land interests, coordinate opportunities to connect people with nature through our conservation lands, and efficiently resolve issues. You will bring an organized and thorough approach to planning and communicating about visits and events and documenting compliance on conservation easements. Not only will you fulfil conservation objectives as a member of the Resilient Lands Team for the Colorado Chapter, but youÔÇÖll contribute to broader chapter-wide conservation goals. If youÔÇÖre looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come join our chapter as the Conservation Interest Steward.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING

BachelorÔÇÖs degree and 3 yearsÔÇÖ experience in natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience managing staff or volunteers.
Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, i.e., media, government officials, internal scientists.
Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
Experience with communication via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.
Experience in training.
A valid driverÔÇÖs license

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
3-5 yearsÔÇÖ experience in natural resource management, similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide activities.
Familiarity with principles of land acquisition or similar asset acquisition.
Knowledge of ecological land management principles, particularly on prairie grazing lands.
Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation.
Experience guiding recreational tours (e.g., hiking and fishing) with participants of diverse ages, backgrounds, and levels of outdoor skills.
A demonstrated level of awareness, understanding of and ability to communicate about diversity, equity, and inclusion as they relate to environmental conservation.
Experience operating and repairing hand tools used for trail and building maintenance and/or other types of equipment and machinery.

The estimated starting salary for this position is dependent on location in Colorado, qualifications and experience. The starting salary is $49,000 to $68,000 annually.

To apply for job ID# 53348, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on 5/22/23.

Rare is committed to evidence-based practice: ensuring that our program implementation both draws on and adds to the existing body of evidence connecting behavior change with durable conservation outcomes. We are equally committed to grounding all of our programs in the best available conservation science for planning, executing, monitoring and evaluating our conservation interventions while integrating this science with local, traditional and community knowledge.

RareÔÇÖs Fish Forever program is an innovative global movement to transform near-shore fisheries (www.fishforever.org). Fish Forever has ambitious objectives to combat chronic overfishing: recovering fish stocks; increasing the economic value of local fisheries; ensuring food security to vulnerable communities; protecting the most biologically diverse marine habitats; contributing to climate change resilience; and building local leadership capacity to ensure sustainability. Fish Forever focuses on implementing managed access areas that secures tenure for local fishing communities and within these areas establish fully protected reserves to enable fish populations to recover and replenish surrounding fishing areas. Having partnered with over 1700 communities in over 10 countries, in 2023 Rare seeks to further scale Fish Forever over the next five years.

Position Overview

Fish Forever is currently being delivered by field-based country teams, together with programÔÇÖs Global Hub for Learning and Collaboration, which provides implementation guidance, tools and resources and its Global Operations team, which oversees Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning as well as Data Management. The VP Science reports to the Fish Forever Managing Director and will work closely with Fish Forever teams to provide strategic science direction, scientific thought leadership and meaningful partnership with external stakeholders.

The successful candidate in this position will be excited about working in a practitioner-oriented, solution-focused culture where science is core to advancing our conservation objective. The position will require ongoing problem solving and iterative learning across global programs and with a large array of local and global partners. In this environment, the candidate will have the unique opportunity to drive the application of science to drive change across thousands of coastal communities around the world.

Responsibilities

The Fish Forever VP Science will have primary responsibility and exercise independent judgment regarding the following areas of significance:

Program Strategy, Design and Implementation Support

Drawing from developments in science as well as lessons learned from the first two phases of program implementation, and in partnership with the Fish Forever leadership team, guide the evolution of Fish ForeverÔÇÖs approach, especially through scientific leadership in the areas of:
Climate adaptation and resilience
Marine spatial planning, emphasis on marine reserve design
Small-scale demersal and pelagic fisheries
Blue carbon ecosystems
Coral reef ecology
Community based fisheries management
Collaborate with RareÔÇÖs other subject matter experts on strategies and initiatives related to behavior change, policy, innovative finance and socio-economic drivers and impacts of fishing
Through the Global Hub, provide technical advice, guidance or troubleshooting support to the design of networks of marine reserves/geospatial analyses, fisheries management strategies, climate adaptation recommendations and other science-related outputs

Research and Innovation

Working closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning lead, supervise data analyses needed to support monitoring and evaluation, reporting and communications (e.g., donor reporting, website updates, etc.) and ensure data and analyses are robust and scientifically sound
Author or co-author peer-reviewed publications, reports, presentations, and other knowledge products to share and publicize findings
Assist the Hub and country teams with data analysis and interpretation to support community and local government decision-making processes
Provide guidance to the design of evaluations, applied research studies, and other research projects
Develop collaborative research to evaluate impact of the Fish Forever program
Leverage innovative technology solutions to build efficiency into Fish Forever data collection, analysis and synthesis
Spearhead scientific innovation both within and beyond Fish Forever

Thought Leadership, External Partnerships and Fundraising Support

Identify, develop or support the management of partnerships with organizations collecting, collating, and analyzing data relevant for marine reserve network design and fisheries management
Represent the organization with professional associations, partnerships, and alliances
Represent the organization at conferences, meetings and other events, including supporting the preparation of materials for distribution to internal and external audiences
Support the organizationÔÇÖs executive leadership, communications, and fundraising functions by providing data and concepts, and ensuring accurate, evidence-based claims about RareÔÇÖs work

Organizational Capacity Building

Help foster an organizational culture of understanding and respect for evidence-based stories using data and explaining confidence
Help maintain the organizational culture of respect for data and evidence as a basis for decisions and communications
Maintain and disseminate current knowledge of scientific issues and emerging topics of relevance to Fish Forever or wider marine conservation topics
Conduct knowledge or skills building for program staff and stakeholders on relevant topics

Experience & Education

PhD in marine science, ecology, fisheries management, marine spatial planning, or similar
Demonstrated excellent research design skills making extensive use of quantitative data in tropical marine environments
Demonstrated superior data management and data analysis skills including the use of complex data sets and modelling including informing marine spatial planning
Demonstrated leadership ability and effective interpersonal and communication skills, strong collaborative skills, and experience guiding and motivating diverse staff
Extensive familiarity, with large data sources relevant to environmental conservation, livelihoods, resilience and natural resource management that can be integrated into decision frameworks during conservation strategy planning, implementation and management
High proficiency with statistical programs including R.
Desirable proficiency, or the ability to develop a working proficiency, with other relevant software that Rare uses for the purposes of extracting data and transferring them to analysis software.
Familiarity with GIS and sources for geospatial data
Strong familiarity with mixed methods and qualitative methods and data handling
Familiarity with issues pertaining to long-term data management, e.g. data-sharing policies of academic journals, funding agencies and governments
Experience representing organizations at professional conferences and delivering presentations, including preparing papers, posters and other materials for conferences and panels
Capacity to thrive in a practitioner-oriented, pragmatic-minded organization, and to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities
Demonstrated ability in managing client relationships across departments of the organization and with partner organizations
Superior interpersonal, organizational, planning and analytical skills, project management, and writing skills
A focus on results and solutions with flexibility.
Fluency in English is essential; Fluency in a Fish Forever country program language would be a plus (Tagalog, Bahasa Indonesian, Portuguese, Spanish )
Ability to travel, including to implementation sites where primary data collection is carried out, up to 30% of the time

Connecticut Farmland Trust (CFT) is seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated team player with a passion for farming and land conservation to join our team. This is an entry-level position with room for growth. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

CFT offers a collegial work environment and a comprehensive health plan, paid vacation/sick/holidays, long-term disability, and a retirement plan for its full-time employees with up to a 5% employer match.

Job Description: The Stewardship Project Coordinator (Agriculture & Wetlands) will work collaboratively with New Jersey Audubon staff and partners to lead a team in implementing conservation initiatives for both public and private landowners in New Jersey. The position’s primary responsibilities will seek to achieve the goals set by the organization’s Conservation Priorities, with a focus on Forests, Farms and Watersheds.

The Stewardship Project Coordinator (Agriculture & Wetlands) will coordinate and implement project plans, assist the Project Director in securing funding for habitat restoration projects, and serve as New Jersey Audubon’s northern agricultural and wetlands restoration coordinator. Other responsibilities include landowner outreach, project communications, maintaining partner, funder, donor and stakeholder relationships, and assisting with on-the-ground habitat restoration activities.

Major Responsibilities:

In consultation with the Stewardship Project Director, will coordinate, develop, and implement habitat conservation and restoration projects.
Assist the Stewardship Project Director in preparing project reports and funding proposals.
Coordinate habitat conservation and restoration projects on public and private lands in northern New Jersey.
Coordinate landowner and stakeholder outreach efforts and aid landowners in the development of project proposals for federal funding.
Responsible for following up with landowners in project planning and implementation.
Aid in implementing habitat conservation and restoration activities.
Interact with numerous partners (public, private and government) to promote effective, adaptive conservation management actions associated with critical habitats.
Supervise full-time and seasonal field staff.
Identify opportunities to expand New Jersey Audubon’s conservation programs and initiatives.
Represent NJA on regional coalitions, councils, and committees.
Maintain existing key relationships with partners, funders, and other contacts.
Contribute to other projects to support the department and the organization’s mission and work collaboratively with New Jersey Audubon staff and partners.
Participate with other New Jersey Audubon staff to adopt a “teamâ€ approach towards daily operations at the assigned center and assume additional responsibilities as required.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:

S. in natural resources or related field, including an emphasis in land management, restoration, stewardship, and/or conservation planning.
Minimum three years’ experience working in the natural resources or conservation field and experience supervising staff preferred.
Familiarity with agricultural conservation programs in the state of NJ, including USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service programs preferred.
Currently credentialed or able to obtain any of the following credentials highly desired: NJ Approved Forester, NJ Licensed Tree Expert, and/or NJ Licensed Pesticide Applicator.
Experience implementing habitat restoration and management projects and familiarity with restoration concepts and techniques.
Strong understanding and knowledge of local flora, fauna, and characteristic ecosystems of New Jersey.
Familiarity with or ability to safely use standard field equipment and experience with or ability to safely use and maintain tools and equipment, including backpack sprayers, brush cutters, chainsaws, ATVs, and planting bars.
Familiarity with report writing and grant proposal development is preferred.
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, familiarity with ArcMap preferred) to fulfill the job requirements.
Excellent oral and written skills, and knowledge of environmental and conservation issues desired.
Punctual with excellent organizational, time and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to relate to and motivate a diverse range of people, exercise cultural competence and inclusion, and accept direction and constructive feedback.
Motivated self-starter able to work independently in the execution of their responsibilities while collaborating with other staff and organizations with the ability to demonstrate initiative and a positive attitude.
Strong professionalism and work ethic with the ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Willingness to work irregular hours under sometimes difficult field conditions.
Flexibility to adjust hours to meet the special needs of the program and organization.
Must have the physical capacity to walk on uneven terrain for long distances while carrying equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
All applicants must have their own transportation, and a valid, clean driver’s license. Mileage reimbursement for use of a personal vehicle for job-related travel is provided.
Must be a New Jersey or Pennsylvania resident or willing to relocate to New Jersey or Pennsylvania upon hire.

Starting Date: Immediate

Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled.

Salary: $45,000 – $55,000 annually

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, based in Menlo Park, California, seeks two Program Associates to support the Environment Program.

About the Foundation

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation is a nonpartisan, private charitable foundation that advances ideas and supports institutions to promote a better world. For more than 50 years, it has supported efforts to advance education for all, preserve the environment, support vibrant performing arts, strengthen Bay Area communities, make the philanthropy sector more effective, and foster gender equity and responsive governance around the world. In addition, we also make grants for special projects and to address other timely problems. Our newest program focuses on strengthening U.S. democracy, and in 2020, the foundation announced a new grantmaking commitment focused on racial justice. The Hewlett Foundation’s assets are more than $13 billion with annual grant awards totaling nearly $600 million. More information about the Hewlett Foundation is available at: www.hewlett.org.

About the Environment Program

The Environment Program focuses on climate change and clean energy, as well as Western conservation. We are committed to clearly identifying our goals and measuring progress toward them. Our team is made up of 10 program staff, plus additional staff from the communications, grants management, and legal departments. Additional information about the program is available here.

About the Position

The Program Associates (PAs) will support the climate initiative of the Environment Program. Reporting to a Program Officer, this individual manages the administrative aspects of the grantmaking process and communicates with grantees regarding proposals, budgets, and grant reports. The Program Associates may also research issues, programs, and organizations to assess their potential fit with Hewlett Foundation funding strategies. These individuals will also support strategy development and implementation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Program Associate’s duties will include, but not be limited to:

Grants Administration and Contracts

Manages a high volume of grants through the full grant lifecycle, from the proposal application process, to grant reporting and closing of grants.
Implements processes to plan, coordinate, and track communications, timelines, and documents related to grants.
Acts as liaison to other departments at the Foundation, such as the Grantmaking, Learning, and Operations (GLO) team and General Counsel for grant processing tasks.
Organizes, composes, and manages program mailings and communications with current and potential grantees.
Manages, tracks, and forecasts Program Officers’ annual grants budget using spreadsheets and other tracking tools.
Prepares consulting agreements and serves as point of contact for consultants, including processing of invoices.
Supports the Program Officer in planning and hosting funder and grantee meetings and maintaining funder relationships.
Works with the Program Officer to effectively prioritize workload, triaging deliverables to meet deadlines.

Programmatic and Strategic Support

Supports Program Officer on a wide range of program activities and special projects.
Provides some administrative and scheduling support for complex meetings.
Compiles documents, manages project deliverables and deadlines, and participates in ongoing meetings for strategy development process.
Regularly participates in meetings with Program Officer to provide strategic support and thought partnership, including record keeping and follow-up with both internal and external participants.
Researches and prepares background information for meetings and presentations, and compiles reference materials, as needed.
Travels to and participates in US and international climate events, conferences, convenings, and grantee visits.
Participates in teamwide projects, such as efforts on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
Takes on additional responsibilities, as needed, during team transitions and onboarding.
Coordinates closely with the other Program Associates to manage program-wide responsibilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or associate’s degree (or equivalent work experience) desired. 3-5 years’ experience providing complex administrative support preferred.
Strong commitment to the environment and combatting climate change, prior experience in climate policy a plus, but not required.
Excellent administrative and project management skills and experience, both independently and with colleagues.
Experience in budget management using spreadsheets.
Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
Ability to meet tight, sometimes simultaneous, deadlines with a keen ability to prioritize and partner with others to meet common goals.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Advanced experience in MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Adobe; experience with Salesforce a plus.
Willingness to learn new software tools and use them for program support.
Proficiency with problem solving, analysis, and applying appropriate level of judgment.
Experience with grants processing and grants database preferred, but not required.
A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Positive attitude, sense of humor, and a commitment to being part of, and building, a positive work environment.

Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic medium size consulting firm with offices in the US and Canada, has an exciting, challenging and immediate opportunity for a full-time Biologist/Natural Resource Specialist in our Bismarck, North Dakota office.

Job Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with threatened and endangered plant and wildlife specie surveys, wetland delineations, and other ecological assessments associated with large multi-disciplinary projects. Other duties may include preparing NEPA documents, permit applications, and regulatory compliance documentation.. Additionally, the position may also require assisting with the management of wildlife studies across the US, with a focus on the Midwest in a variety of sectors, including wildlife and natural resource surveys and post-construction avian/bat fatality monitoring for wind energy projects. Our Biologists/Natural Resource Specialist must work individually, as well as with a team of natural resource specialists, scientists and biometricians to:

prepare and write survey reports, impact assessments, and conservation plans
coordinate with natural resource agencies/regulators
assist in the day to day administration of field surveys/studies
provide quality assurance of data

Requirements:

The Biologist/Natural Resource Specialist we are seeking has a great opportunity to help WEST take the next step in our growth as a premier environmental consulting firm. The successful candidate must be a self-starter who possesses:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in biological studies, natural resources, wildlife management, wildlife biology, or equivalent. A master’s degree in a natural resource-related field, as well as previous professional experience in environmental consulting are desired
1-3 years of relevant work experience desired
Avian and/or bat ecology are the primary areas of technical expertise sought, but experience in the following specialty areas will also be closely considered:
wetland ecology
prairie/botanical surveys
butterfly and/or pollinator biology
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
Strong, competent writing skills with the ability to pay close attention to detail, follow applicable regulatory criteria and processes, and accurately report the scientific methods and results of field studies
Good time management and organizational skills with the ability to work well under time constraints and meet deliverable targets and deadlines
A track record of maintaining positive relationships with coworkers, clients, or stakeholders
Ability to follow instructions from managers and accept guidance and constructive criticism
Ability to effectively supervise others
Ability and willingness for occasional travel