Ad Title:BIL BAR Project Manager Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA Post Date: 09/24/24 Contact: Jennifer Ceska City: Athens, GA, USA State: GA Zip: 30602 Email:jceska@uga.edu Website:visit our website... Description: Please apply at UGAJobs: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/397276
The Georgia Native Seed Network (GNSN) is a new initiative by the State Botanical Garden of Georgia and its partners to address the inadequate supply of Georgia ecotype plant materials. The program will focus on producing local ecotype seeds for regions throughout Georgia where there is significant demand from numerous fully funded ongoing habitat conservation and restoration projects. These plant materials will primarily be cached for post-wildfire restoration actions by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Still, they will also be used for restoration throughout the state. This involves identifying and collecting seeds, vouchering and assessing the genetics of populations of restoration species, establishing production sites, and managing an inventory of plant material for the state. The Georgia Native Seed Network aims to develop regional standards, protocols, and best practices for seed increase, collection, and storage. The State Botanical Garden of Georgia will manage the network.
Ad Title:Director of Horticulture | Tyler Arboretum | Media, Pa. Location: Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Road, Media, PA 19063 Post Date: 08/05/24 Contact: Katy Carpenter City: Media State: PA Zip: 19063 Email:kcarpenter@tylerarboretum.org Website:visit our website... Description: The Director of Horticulture is a unique and exciting role to lead Tyler Arboretum in the maintenance, development, and horticultural conservation of the 650-acre Arboretum located in the heart of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, in the western suburbs of Philadelphia. Tyler Arboretum’s mission is to conserve our historic landscapes and connect people to the natural world. The Arboretum is unusually wealthy in natural areas, with extensive forests, meadows, the only two state-classified unimpaired streams in Delaware County, 17 miles of hiking trails, and the Pink Hill Serpentine Barrens, a globally rare ecosystem with populations of over 20 endangered, threatened, and near threatened species. Tyler Arboretum is a vital resource for the region, providing nature-based programming and educating members and other visitors about the natural world. Tyler is host to over 60,000 visits annually, including students from the local school districts, universities that use Tyler as a research destination, and many residents from throughout metropolitan Philadelphia who use Tyler as a sanctuary and recreational landscape.
The Director of Horticulture is responsible for leading a department of 7 employees and over 25 regular volunteers in the management and development of the living horticultural collections, as well as the preservation and management of natural areas. This position leads the Arboretum’s efforts to enhance the horticultural collections while integrating Tyler’s ecological and historical elements and aligning the Arboretum to best practices within the burgeoning field of Ecological Horticulture. This is a multi-faceted position by nature; the ideal applicant will have experience coordinating contractors in the field and managing complex projects with specific ecological and horticultural outcomes in mind.
Responsibilities
Departmental Leadership:
- Provide leadership and long-term vision for the Arboretum as a whole, and to the Horticulture Department and its activities.
- Participate in strategic planning sessions, long-range planning sessions, and event planning meetings.
- Lead weekly departmental meetings to assign tasks, manage projects, and check ongoing activities of the horticultural staff. Check and sign timesheets, PTO requests, interviewing and hiring, and recruitment efforts of staff, interns, and volunteer crew.
- Assign supervision and tasks to manage scout, school, corporate, and other groups coming to the Arboretum to volunteer.
Senior Organizational Leadership:
- Work closely with Executive Director and senior staff, including the Director of Development, Director of Education, and Director of Site Services to plan the logistics and execution of all Arboretum activities.
- Attend senior staff meetings on a weekly basis to discuss priorities, implementation of action plans, and troubleshoot issues related to events, security, horticulture, and maintenance.
- In conjunction with the administration staff, initiate and consult on seasonal activities related to the care and administration of the Arboretum, including but not limited to: deer control and the relationship with the Deer Professionals of Southeast Pennsylvania, weekend duty scheduling, front-gate programming, and project management.
Board Interaction:
- Prepare a bi-monthly board report to update the board on the status of the Horticulture Department, maintenance issues, and special projects.
- Attend board meetings if requested by the Board or the Executive Director.
Horticulture Leadership and partnerships:
- Provide knowledge and insight to staff, visitors, and other constituents on the collections of woody and herbaceous plant collections of the Arboretum.
- Represent Tyler to the wider horticultural and environmental community.
- Supervise the Plant Recorder; manage and update plant records to continue the impressive historic legacy of plant records at the Arboretum.
- Stay connected with diverse constituents, including representatives of Ridley Creek State Park, other local arboretums, key volunteers, service contractors, and outside consultants.
- Coordinate larger landscape maintenance and restoration projects with external partners; manage budgets and deliverables accordingly.
Special Events Support:
- Actively participate in events planning to ensure appropriate departmental participation and manage horticultural staffing support services such as set-up for special events and other fund- raising activities.
- Oversee Tyler’s Annual Plant Sale, a flagship horticultural event for the community.
Financial Responsibility:
- Develop and implement annual departmental budgets and perform staff reviews with the Chief of Staff and Executive Director.
- Review and approve all invoices related to the horticultural collections, large projects, and maintenance of buildings. Manage bid processes for large projects, grant-funded projects, and new initiatives.
Natural Lands Management:
- Manage and supervise staff to ensure maintenance of meadows, lawns, specialty gardens, plant collections, trails, and natural areas.
- Manage and supervise conservation activities related to horticulture collections and areas of ecological significance. This includes a state-funded meadow restoration project and maintenance of Tyler’s serpentine barren, pollinator initiatives such as bee and butterfly houses, overseeing prescribed fire and goat grazing, and consulting on Tyler’s role as an Important Bird Area.
- Serve as a member and thought leader for the Horticulture and Land Management board committees. Report to Executive Director and Board of Trustees on research and initiatives related to those two committees.
Maintenance Support:
- Supervise the care and maintenance of all grounds equipment; jump in and assist junior staff when needed on grounds care.
- Manage contracts with outside contractors when needed for cleaning, maintenance, and repair of the infrastructure and stewardship of the natural areas of the Arboretum. more info...
Ad Title:Full-time instructor Natural Resources, Oregon State University Location: Corvallis, Oregon Post Date: 10/01/24 Contact: Eli Swanson Email:elizabeth.swanson@oregonstate.edu Website:visit our website... Description: OSU College of Forestry is hiring two full-time instructors for the natural resources undergraduate and graduate program. Teaching will be both in-person and asynchronous online modalities.
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/160228 more info...
Ad Title:Pollinator Partnership - California Habitat Specialist Location: California; Remote Post Date: 09/10/24 Website:visit our website... Description: Pollinator Partnership (P2) is looking for an experienced habitat planner who possesses the skills to provide technical assistance for farmers through multiple large agricultural grant programs. This candidate should be a detailed and team-oriented professional, have a strong work ethic, and be committed to the mission and values of P2.
About Pollinator Partnership:
Pollinator Partnership is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect and restore populations of pollinator species. As world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to the preservation of birds, bees, butterflies, beetles, bats, and other pollinators 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 us achieve our goals in pollinator conservation. For more information, visit www.pollinator.org.
Position Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning activities for pollinator habitat projects throughout the Central Valley of California, potentially planning upwards of 30 projects annually. The ideal candidate will have experience with California agriculture and pollinator habitat, including site preparation, species selection, habitat installation, and maintenance. This position will provide support to a USDA Climate Smart Commodities grant (approximately 60% of time), plus additional support for other pollinator habitat projects across California.
Principal Responsibilities:
Plan and design pollinator habitat projects, including hedgerows, wildlife habitat plantings, cover crops, and others.
Assist with the coordination of multiple large, multi-year grant programs including enrollment of landowners, project planning, distribution of funds, reporting, and contract management.
Coordinate and work directly with key program staff, conservation stakeholders, landowners and land managers, and sponsors.
Represent P2 at conferences, workshops, and meetings, giving presentations about the program with the goal of increasing landowner engagement.
Collaborate with federal and state agencies, such as NRCS and US Fish and Wildlife.
Write annual reports. more info...
Ad Title:Research Scientist in Ecology Location: UC Santa Barbara Post Date: 07/18/24 Contact: Lisa Stratton City: Santa Barbara State: CA Zip: 93106 Phone (W): 805-893-4158 Email:stratton@ccber.ucsb.edu Website:visit our website... Description: We are excited to announce that we are recruiting for a Research Scientist to help advance our Research and Monitoring Mentorship program!
Here is a link to the posting
(https://ccber.ucsb.edu/news/research-scientist-sought) and below is a brief description.
As the Restoration Research Mentor (UCSB Assistant Researcher I), you will work with the Director of Ecosystem Management and the Ecological Restoration team at the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration (Cheadle Center) to lead our research and monitoring mentorship program (RAMMP). Your duties will include developing a research program that builds on the ecological restoration and conservation work of the Cheadle Center and provides meaningful research experiences for UCSB undergraduate students.
Ad Title:The Deschutes Land Trust is seeking a Grant Specialist to join its dedicated team! Location: Bend, OR Post Date: 09/17/24 Contact: Pat Cohen City: Bend State: OR Zip: 97703 Phone (W): 5413300017 Email:info@deschuteslandtrust.org Website:visit our website... Description: Who We Are:
The Deschutes Land Trust conserves and cares for the lands and waters that sustain Central Oregon, so local communities and the natural world can flourish together for generations to come. Since 1995, the Land Trust has protected more than 18,742 acres throughout Central Oregon for future generations. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are committed to building a conservation community with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences. For more information about us, visit deschuteslandtrust.org
What You Will Do:
The Grant Specialist will assist in developing the grant program at Deschutes Land Trust. This position will research, write, and oversee grant life-cycles to support the mission of the Land Trust. The Grant Specialist will work with staff to build capacity of existing and future funding through effective grant management and strategy. The Grant Specialist reports to the Development Director, but works collaboratively with all Land Trust Staff and Board Members to build support for the Land Trust.
Essential Functions:
Grant Development and Writing
1. Identify, research, and pursue grant opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and other funding sources that align with the mission and
programs of Deschutes Land Trust.
2. Develop compelling grant proposals, including budgets and supporting documents, ensuring alignment with funder requirements and organizational
goals. This role will collaborate with various departments to ensure accurate and compelling proposals are submitted to potential funders to support
the projects and strategic initiatives of the organization.
Grant Management
1. Co-lead with Development Director to create multi-year grant strategies designed to meet project funding needs and align with additional fundraising
efforts.
2. Oversee the entire grant lifecycle, from submission to reporting. Utilize Salesforces’ Grant Management to coordinate with Land Trust staff to ensure
grant deliverables are met, and funding is utilized effectively and efficiently.
3. Prepare timely and accurate grant reports for funders, maintaining compliance with grant agreements and regulations.
4. Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with current and prospective funders. Represent Deschutes Land Trust at meetings, conferences, and
networking events related to grant funding and conservation.
5. Maintain comprehensive records of grant activities, including tracking deadlines, submissions, awards, and reports. Utilize Salesforce to manage grant
information effectively.
Compensation: $55,000-$68,000 depending on experience, plus generous benefits.
Ad Title:Urban Agriculture Outreach Associate Location: Michigan Post Date: 08/08/24 Website:visit our website... Description: Application Deadline: Review of applications will occur on a rolling basis. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Anticipated Start Date: August 2024
Location: Flexible/remote within Michigan, preferably near an urban center
Pollinator Partnership (P2) is looking for an experienced and passionate professional who possesses the skills to lead and advance sustainable urban agriculture in Ohio and Michigan. This individual will 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. They 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 Michigan. Candidates should be detailed and team-oriented professionals, have a strong work ethic, and be committed to the mission and values of P2.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks:
The Urban Agriculture Outreach Associate is responsible for the following duties and others as assigned:
Develop P2\'s relationships and foster new partnerships with urban agricultural contacts, including farmers, community leaders, conservation professionals, extension staff, and others.
Provide project specific technical support on pollinator and beneficial insect conservation techniques to underserved farmers managing urban farms and to underserved agricultural and community organizations.
Coordinate and conduct in-person and virtual workshops (trainings, field days, etc.) and peer-to-peer support networks for underserved urban and small farm communities in participating cities.
Identify and coordinate with urban farm ambassadors to establish select IPM/pollinator supporting conservation practices to serve as demo sites for field days, workshops, and mentorship activities.
Gain familiarity and expertise with Ohio and Michigan specific NRCS programs and staff points of contact.
Survey existing resources and work with partners to develop an urban agriculture guide relating to supporting pollinators, practicing IPM, and utilizing Farm Bill programs in these unique and sometimes challenging landscapes.
Supervise the project PT staff.
Accelerate conservation program enrollment by working with NRCS, P2 contacts, and other partners.
Provide technical assistance for conservation practice implementation in urban agriculture (pollinator habitat focus).
Coordinate and routinely communicate with P2 colleagues, NRCS State, Area, and Field Office staff, and key partners in Ohio and Michigan regarding project activities and status updates.
