Job Tag: Conservation

The Peconic Land Trust is celebrating 40 years of protecting Long Island’s working farms, natural lands, and heritage. We are excited to offer this full-time job to assist with garden and landscape maintenance at Bridge Gardens (BG) on the east end of Long Island in Bridgehampton, NY. BG is a stewardship project of the Peconic Land Trust. Its mission is to serve as an outdoor classroom and demonstration garden, where visitors may learn about what they can do at the individual level to practice responsible and sustainable gardening and landscape management. It is open to the public and offers educational programs and tours throughout the year. BG is a 5-acre property that has four main gardens and garden areas, the Herb Garden, the Rose Garden, the Vegetable and Community Gardens, and the Mixed Borders.

Working alongside the garden staff, the assistant to the director will perform all conceivable outdoor gardening activities rain or shine in a hands-on capacity that requires some strength and endurance. The successful candidate will have gardening experience and can work at least 35 hours per week with flexible hours and days Monday-Saturday, year-round.

Position Responsibilities

Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Lawn mowing and maintenance.
Hedge trimming and maintenance.
Landscaping and similar, large scale garden maintenance.
Operating related machinery and tools.
Maintenance of garden tools and equipment.
Assist with digging, weeding, planting, mulching, pruning and more as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent experience
Must be able to commute to Bridgehampton
Minimum 3-5 years of previous gardening or related experience
Effective oral communication skills
Ability to follow directions and work well with a team or alone
Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.

We Offer

$21-$25 per hour compensable with experience, plus benefits, including tuition reimbursement and professional development.
Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA and company funded HRA.
Employee contributed 403b plan.
Company paid profit sharing pension plan.
Annual bonus and salary increase potential.
Generous paid time off.

Established in 2018, Heartland Ecological Group, Inc. is a local woman-owned and operated small business based in Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin. We provide our clients with professional ecological solutions. Our experts specialize in the assessment, mapping, and restoration of natural resources and the application of wetland and waterway regulations for private and public clients.

We are guided by our core values of simplicity, honesty, and strong work ethic. As a small business, each of our team members play a crucial role in our success. We support career development by fostering a collaborative work environment where all our staff routinely work alongside our business leaders and senior technical experts to develop solutions for our clients. We are actively growing, so our team members are encouraged and supported to develop into roles that align with their strengths and passions while supporting our expanding business operations.

Visit our website at https://www.heartlandecological.com/ to learn more about us.

Role Description

Heartland is seeking a full-time (40+ hours/wk), mid-level Ecological Restoration Technician and Crew Lead to assist our Senior Ecologists with ecological restoration tasks primarily in support of habitat establishment, restoring, and managing wetland, prairie, woodland, and other native plant community habitats.

Typical daily work tasks will include invasive species management and native plant community establishment through various techniques such as herbicide application, mowing, prescribed burning, seeding and planting, erosion control measures, and equipment operation such as UTV’s, ATV’s, tractors, and truck and trailers. Leading crews of two to five staff.

Successful staff in this position will be provided the opportunity to assist on other project tasks such as botanical surveys, ecological designs, habitat assessments, wetland mitigation bank monitoring, and environmental compliance monitoring. Support may also include technical report writing and GIS mapping services.

Location

This role reports directly to our Pewaukee shop location with oversight by senior technical staff from our home office location, in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin. Periodic travel to/from our home office location for meetings, trainings, and other activities is likely.

Qualifications

Undergraduate or Associates degree in a natural resources-related field.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience required.
Familiar with typical ecological restoration tasks, such as herbicide applications, equipment operation, invasive species management, and prescribed burning.
Proficiency in the use of GIS software. Specifically experience with ESRI ArcGIS is desirable.
Pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
National Wildland Fire Coordinating Group courses: S-130, S-190, and L-180, or similar.
Ability and willingness to complete field work in remote areas in difficult terrain and various field and weather conditions. Travel for extended periods of time may be required.
Must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills both verbal and written, as well as strong technical writing skills.
Valid State driver’s license.
Ability to walk up to three miles per day and to lift 50 pounds.

Benefits

Heartland provides a competitive benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefit programs include company sponsored medical, dental and vision care coverage for employees, spouses and families; retirement savings plans with matching contributions; paid vacation and holidays; competitive compensation packages; and performance-based bonus programs.

Please email inquiries and resumes to he***@*****************al.com.

Oceana seeks a North Pacific Campaign Manager and Marine Scientist to join a dedicated team of professionals who are working to protect and restore abundance to the oceans. This position helps play a critical role in advocating for science-based policies to help protect the oceans.

Founded in 2001, Oceana is the world’s largest nonprofit organization focused solely on restoring resilience and abundance of the oceans. Oceana achieves measurable change by conducting specific, science-based campaigns with fixed deadlines and articulated goals. Our campaigns focus on getting policy changes in countries that govern nearly one-third of the world’s wild-caught fish, including Belize, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, the United States, Canada and the 27 countries in the European Union.

The North Pacific Campaign Manager and Marine Scientist is a full-time position located in Oceana’s Juneau, Alaska office. This position provides scientific support and policy advocacy to help achieve Oceana’s USA North Pacific and Arctic Ocean campaign goals. This includes working on issues surrounding state and federal fishery management, ocean habitat protection, plastics pollution, and future campaigns. The North Pacific Campaign Manager and Marine Scientist provides scientific expertise for multiple projects; develops and implements campaign activities; and professionally represents Oceana in decision-making forums, coalitions, and in outreach to Alaska coastal communities.

Applicants must have a college degree in a relevant discipline, such as biology, marine biology, fisheries, environmental policy, or a related degree from a major accredited 4-year university (MS degree preferred.) The North Pacific Campaign Manager and Marine Scientist will have direct experience in project management, environmental conservation, and advocacy. Candidates must have knowledge and experience in Alaska ocean issues, marine science, and fisheries, plus a willingness and desire to advocate for policy change. Action oriented candidates who instill trust, build partnerships, and communicate effectively are encouraged to apply.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking for a Wildlife Conservation Information and Education Manager to work at Middle Creek Wildlife Center in the Southeast Region. Your role involves managing the visitor’s center, overseeing the controlled hunting program, and organizing the volunteer program at Middle Creek. If you have a strong passion for wildlife conservation, possess great communication abilities, and thrive in diverse team settings, we welcome you to apply!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

At Middle Creek, you will be assigned various tasks that come with your role. These include aiding in the collection of biological data, participating in trapping and tagging programs, conducting surveys to monitor wildlife populations, and offering suggestions for hunting opportunities. Your responsibilities will also involve carrying out wildlife research and management projects using suitable field techniques.

Additionally, you will work with different groups to educate them on wildlife management programs and improve wildlife populations at Mill Creek Wildlife Management Area (MCWMA). You will also oversee the controlled hunting program at MCWMA, including waterfowl hunting and other hunting and trapping opportunities. Lastly, you will coordinate staff schedules for the Visitors Center and assist with public education programs.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Four years of professional experience in development and implementation of conservation education programs; and a bachelor’s degree with course work in education, wildlife management, communications, or a closely related field; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to protect and care for southwest Florida ecosystems. The SCCF Marine Laboratory is a member of the Southern Association of Marine Laboratories (SAML) and Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) with 6 resident staff. SCCF is offering a formative, entry-level position for a committed early career science professional. We are also committed to a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups in marine and environmental sciences.

Qualifications: A Bachelor of Science degree is required in marine, estuarine, environmental science, or closely related field. The position requires SCUBA certification (open water) and enough diving to complete scientific tasks. Relevant coursework in marine biology, water quality, or environmental science should be highlighted in the application. Field and laboratory work are required, with basic chemistry knowledge preferred and the applicant should show evidence of lab safety experience as well as other skills that demonstrate proficiency working in the field under hot and humid conditions. Candidates must be able to legally work in the United States as a US permanent resident. A valid driver’s license is required.

Job Functions: The Research Assistant will work with continuous in situ water quality sensors, including wet chemistry nutrient sensors. This includes cleaning the sensors to remove marine fouling and preparing them for deployment by applying anti-fouling paint among other treatments for long-term deployment in the estuary in addition to preforming routine field and lab calibrations. The position is largely to support ongoing research, monitoring, and restoration of water quality and marine and estuarine habitats. Data entry, data analysis, graphing, and presenting results at local conferences will be expected. The position requires keeping detailed lab and field notebooks on sample collection, sorting, measuring and typical day-to day tasks. Ability to lift dive gear, sampling gear, competent swimming and snorkeling skills are required. SCCF is a drug-free workplace and the successful applicant will take a drug screening test within 2 weeks of starting the position.

Salary & Benefits: $38,000 plus health insurance, 401k match, and generous paid vacation/sick leave/holidays.

VHB is seeking a Wetland Scientist to join our Natural Resources team in Bedford, NH. The successful candidate will join a team of talented staff already in place working to deliver projects for our transportation, energy and private clients across the state.

Responsibilities

Perform natural resource surveys including, but not limited to, wetland delineations and functional assessments, wildlife habitat evaluations and rare species surveys
Prepare studies and technical reports
Assist project managers with development of federal, state and local permit applications
Permit compliance monitoring

Skills and Attributes

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to identify and/or key out northeast plant species
Ability to characterize soil profiles
Self-motivated with attention to detail

Qualifications

BS in biology, ecology, environmental science, natural resources, wetland science, or a related field
0-1 year of field work experience in natural habitats, whether through coursework or professional experience
Ability/willingness to work in physically challenging outdoor situations in all types of weather and traveling on a regular basis to project sites located in New England

The San Mateo County Parks Foundation has an opening for a program professional. The Program Coordinator works closely with the Executive Director to support programs that better connect people to our wonderful park system.

In 1998, the San Mateo County Parks Foundation was established to provide additional financial support for the recreational, environmental and educational programs and projects of the San Mateo County Parks Department. There are 24 parks in the San Mateo County Parks system, including a marina, two historic sites, a natural preserve and old growth redwoods. The San Mateo County Parks Foundation’s mission is to inspire people to care for, learn about and enjoy San Mateo County Parks. To know San Mateo County Parks is to love them. However, a 2015 Visitor Study revealed that barriers exist that prevent people from knowing, enjoying and reaping the health benefits of being in their county parks. These barriers include a lack of personal transportation, lack of awareness about the parks and park events and lack of representation in the form of a more diverse park ranger staff and volunteers. The San Mateo County Parks Foundation is keen to dissolve these barriers.

Over the last 25 years, the San Mateo County Parks Foundation has supported a range of programs and projects including:

Bicycle Sunday
the Bill and Jean Lane Education Center at Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve
Grassland restoration efforts at Edgewood Preserve
Youth environmental field trips to the parks
The protection of Mirada Surf on the coast
New trail signs in all County parks
Park Prescriptions

The San Mateo County Parks Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of directors and has a full-time Executive Director and part-time Membership and Communications Coordinator.

Position Overview

The Program Coordinator will support new and ongoing efforts that better connect people to their San Mateo County Parks. This flexible, full-time position is great for someone who loves parks and is seeking an opportunity to develop their non-profit program skills. Our office is located at Coyote Point Recreation Area in San Mateo, California and we offer the opportunity to partially work from home. The position calls for good communication skills, a high attention to detail, excellent time management skills, and an ability to work independently to ensure that all duties are completed accurately, efficiently, and with high quality.

Key Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of our park field trips program including coordinating bus transportation and promoting the program to schools and organizations serving BIPOC and/or low-income households;
Manage our Enhancing Equitable Access grant program;
Create Spanish-language ‘welcome’ videos about San Mateo County Parks and promote via social media and partner orgs;
Partner with San Mateo County Parks Dept. and others on Friendship Park activities and engagement;
Create unique events for different audiences, like for Latino Conservation Week or with the San Mateo County Pride Center;
Translate Parks Foundation materials into Spanish for e-newsletters, park kiosks and/or website, and provide Spanish translation on field trips when needed;
Focus outreach to communities such as Pescadero, North Fair Oaks, East Palo Alto and North San Mateo County;
Coordinate with and support when necessary SMC Parks Interpretive Program;
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Enthusiasm for the mission of the San Mateo County Parks Foundation and a passion for better connecting people to parks;
2-3 years of professional experience in a role requiring community outreach, program coordination and/or event delivery;
Fluent in Spanish (oral and written);
Ability to interact effectively with the Executive Director, board members, volunteers and diverse community members;
Ability to work independently with little supervision;
Strong interpersonal verbal communication and writing skills;
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and various social media platforms, as well as a willingness to learn new technology;
A self-starter, data and deadline driven, and ability to multi-task with solid organizational and time-management skills;
Bachelor’s degree in a related field strongly preferred but all experienced candidates will be considered;
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when needed;
Clean background check;
Current California Driver’s License in good standing with a personally owned and insured vehicle to drive on work related business.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties associated with this position, the employee is regularly required to walk, drive, stand, sit, and climb steps. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and telephone, as well as talk and hear. The employee must occasionally bend, lift, and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include vision to drive, vision to walk, close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for the Program Coordinator position is $64,000 – $70,000, depending on experience. The position is 40 hours a week with a flexible schedule. Upon successful completion of a 6-month probationary period, the position will become permanent. This is a full-time position with health, mileage and cell phone allowance as well as paid holidays and vacation days. After one year of employment, retirement benefits via a SEP-IRA will be provided.

How to Apply:

Please email a cover letter and resume to Mi*****@**********ks.org with “Program Coordinator” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Applications will be accepted through July 19, 2024.

The Central Hardwoods Joint Venture (CHJV) partnership is seeking a full-time Science Coordinator. The Science Coordinator must have the ability to understand and effectively communicate how populations of bird species of conservation concern, as identified by the major national and international bird conservation initiatives, use habitat at local- to landscape-scales, and how habitat management practices can affect bird abundance and population ecology. (Please see chjv.org for an overview of the CHJV’s approach to bird conservation.) The Science Coordinator will be employed by American Bird Conservancy (abcbirds.org).

The CHJV partnership consists of state and federal land-managing agencies and non-governmental conservation organizations with a shared mission to deliver the full spectrum of bird conservation through regionally-based, biologically-driven, landscape-oriented partnerships. To that end, the partners of the Joint Venture seek to base conservation delivery upon sound science and principles of adaptive management, and to target conservation actions toward landscapes with the greatest ecological and socioeconomic potential to support viable populations of priority birds in four general habitat types: grasslands, savanna-woodlands, forests, and wetlands.

CHJV staff provides the day-to-day coordination and technical capacity needed to implement the partnership’s vision. The CHJV Coordinator oversees the day-to-day operations of the Joint Venture, supervises other CHJV staff, and is responsible for carrying out the vision of the CHJV under the direction of the Management Board. The CHJV Delivery Coordinator(s) works closely with the CHJV and other partners to find opportunities to increase restoration and management of native natural communities and other habitats critical to supporting healthy populations of priority birds on both public and private lands. The CHJV Science Coordinator will serve as staff to the Joint Venture and function as part of the CHJV team, helping to ensure conservation delivery is based on sound science and state-of-the-art knowledge of bird-habitat relationships.

Primary Duties:

The major duties of the position fall within six broad areas.

Biological Planning: The CHJV Science Coordinator will be responsible for providing the partnership, on a bi-annual basis, with a synthesis of any existing and emerging scientific research that can be used to better predict how priority bird species will respond to ongoing conservation activities and other land-use changes across the Central Hardwoods Bird Conservation Region. They will be responsible for coordinating the activities of multiple partners in developing – through transparent, replicable processes and procedures – goals and objectives for bird conservation based upon linkages among priority bird species and potential and ongoing CHJV conservation efforts across multiple spatial scales.
Decision-based Monitoring and Evaluation: The CHJV Science Coordinator will work with conservation partners to develop or identify goals, objectives, protocols, and procedures needed for monitoring habitat change and population response at multiple spatial scales.
Conservation Delivery: The CHJV Science Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the activities of multiple partners in developing and revising spatially-explicit conservation decision support tools to guide on-the-ground conservation actions.
Research supporting JV Planning and Delivery: The CHJV Science Coordinator will work with scientists in other agencies and organizations to identify research needs and facilitate projects that address the assumptions and uncertainties associated with the Joint Venture’s biological planning and conservation delivery efforts.
Partnership Development and Support: The CHJV Science Coordinator will bolster and maintain an effective partnership infrastructure that includes standing and ad hoc working groups focused on developing and progressively refining the scientific foundation of the conservation actions of Joint Venture partners.
National and International Coordination: The CHJV Science Coordinator will represent the Joint Venture partnership in broader science arenas as deemed necessary by the JV Coordinator.

Requirements

Master’s degree or Ph.D. with an emphasis in wildlife management, conservation biology, ecology or related fields, or an equivalent combination of education or experience.
Knowledge of the CHJV region’s birds, habitats, and ecosystems.
Professional knowledge of, and experience with, theories, principles and methods of wildlife science and conservation biology and their application to bird habitat management and conservation.
Demonstrated understanding of the development and applications of bird population and habitat relationship models and decision support tools, and the application of those in assessing, predicting, or monitoring the ability of landscapes to support and sustain bird populations.
Demonstrated skills and experience with the use of Geographic Information Systems and the development of spatial models at landscape and regional scales, and the application of those in assessing, predicting or monitoring the ability of landscapes to support and sustain bird populations.
Demonstrated knowledge of field techniques and procedures in monitoring and assessing bird population status and habitat conditions.
Experience and demonstrated success working with a diversity of partners, including government agencies and other stakeholders
Excellent communication (oral and written), partner coordination, and interpersonal skills with technical proficiency in writing, synthesizing, and review of technical documents, scientific research, and grants
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Background screening required
Ability to accommodate moderate amounts of travel throughout the year (averaging up to 2-6 days’/month)

Salary Description
Estimated at $81,000; based on experience

NV5 is looking for a full time Senior Biologist position based in Albuquerque, NM. New Mexico is a biologically and culturally diverse state in the Southwestern United States with a rich history and expansive areas of public lands in natural, rural settings. The natural resources work conducted by NV5 provides opportunities to work in a variety of geographic and habitat settings.

We conduct projects across the entire state so the qualified candidate will lead projects occurring in a diversity of habitats: mountains to deserts, woodlands and forests to open grasslands and shrublands, and wetlands and riparian as well. As a large company, there is potential to network and support projects from other natural resource programs across the US.

At NV5, the driven candidate will find excellent opportunities to integrate their skills into the team and develop additional capabilities to advance their career.
Responsibilities

The successful candidate will manage the biological studies portion of the Albuquerque office. The general scope of work would include, but not limited to, project management activities, general vegetation and wildlife studies, protocol surveys for threatened and endangered species, and wetland determinations and delineations. Specific responsibilities would include but are not limited to:

Managing biological projects
Leading and supporting the development of project proposals
Developing schedules and work plans for the completion of biological field studies
Completing biological field surveys and managing field crews
Compiling field data and subsequently preparing reports on the findings of surveys
Coordination with federal and state resource agencies
Communication with clients and team members to successfully complete projects
Presentations to the general public concerning the biological consequences of project actions through environmental documents such as Biological Evaluations

Qualifications

Preferred Master of Science degree in botany, zoology or related field. BS candidates with documentable field expertise will be considered
Minimum three years (preferred 5 years) of field related experience in the southwestern United States
Preferred ability to identify flora and fauna in the southwestern United States
Preferred wetland delineation certification
Experience using GPS units and GIS software such as ArcGIS and Google Earth
Ability to multitask across several concurrent projects and tasks
Ability to organize data/information
Ability to schedule and supervise field personnel
Ability to interact with clients and agency personnel, and maintain a positive attitude under difficult circumstances
Ability to meet deadlines within budgets
Familiarity with the Endangered Species Act, and other federal and state natural resources laws
Familiarity with completing environmental documents such as Biological Evaluations
Excellent writing skills

Field Requirements

Frequent day and overnight trips to complete field work
Ability to walk 10 plus miles per day in hot or cold temperature, and windy/dusty conditions
Ability to carry field equipment, use a shovel, transverse difficult terrain.
Ability to drive long distances (up to 10 hours) in a day
Ability to drive in 4×4 (4WD) situations