[APWG] JOB: Position with California Sea Grant (Bay Area or Davis, CA)
Olivia Kwong
plant at plantconservation.org
Tue Jul 17 12:10:24 CDT 2007
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Dear Colleagues, I’m writing to alert you to a re-advertisement for a
position vacancy for an Associate Coordinator with UC Sea Grant’s West
Coast Ballast Outreach Project. Any assistance with advertising for this
position would be most appreciated. Feel free to send this to email lists
or individuals who may be interested. As always, apologies for any cross
postings.
Any questions can be directed to me at this email or (510) 219-9125. Best
Regards, Jodi Cassell
POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Coordinator, UC Sea Grant
Extension Ballast Water Education Program ( Position #
20070250)
Description: The purpose of this position is to serve as a
coordinator for the UC Sea Grant Extension Ballast Water Education Project.
The major goal of the project is to provide a forum for information
exchange between various groups (industry, agencies, and academic
scientists) and education about ballast water management and aquatic
nuisance species. This position will also spend time assisting with
development of school curriculum focusing on ballast water and aquatic
invasive species (AIS). This project is a 1.5 year West Coast wide
outreach program supported through extramural grants, based in the San
Francisco Bay Area, and lead by University of California Sea Grant Marine
Advisor, Jodi Cassell. This position will function independently, working
in cooperation and supervised by Marine Advisor Cassell. Additional
information on the ballast outreach project may be found at:
http://ballast-outreach-ucsgep.ucdavis.edu/.
Duties: This position provides assistance with development and
implementation of educational programs focused on ANS and ballast
management. The incumbent will participate in all phases of the project,
including development and administration for educational seminars,
evaluation of outreach programs, and grant administration. However, the
successful applicant will play a lead role in four key areas:
coordination of ballast water educational forums and development of
project outreach materials, including editing and soliciting articles
for a biannual newsletter and research and development of school
curriculum materials. Assist with development of and serve as the
lead staff in implementing evaluation of project outreach activities.
Represent the project at off-site meetings including meetings focused
on ballast management and existing maritime industry conferences and
events. Develop oral presentations, posters, and panel proposals
focusing on project activities and AIS Management for such events.
Participate in general administrative and record-keeping functions,
including financial record-keeping and reporting, upkeep of the
project mailing list, and assisting with project communications and
mailings.
Attend project meetings and events, and take a lead role with on-site
logistics and note-taking, as needed.
Location: Pleasant Hill (SF Bay area) or Davis, CA. Ability and means to
travel and liability insurance on vehicle used are required. Travel in or
out of state to meetings approximately two to four times per month.
Skills and Knowledge:
Degree or coursework in natural resources, environmental science, or
environmental education. Work experience is not required, but is
preferred.
The ability to analyze complex scientific information and develop
outreach materials presenting this information to individuals with
varied backgrounds and levels of expertise.
Effective written communication skills. Experience, ability, and/or
willingness to perform a variety writing tasks including editing of
newsletter articles, summarization of meeting minutes, and
potentially assistance with grant-writing.
The ability to plan, reason, and work independently/with limited
supervision. The ability to work and manage time independently is
mandatory.
Excellent interpersonal skills. The ability to communicate
professionally and interact well with individuals from varied
backgrounds,
Willingness and ability to work as a team member in terms of setting
up, running, providing follow-up for project meetings and other
outcomes, and maintaining good communications and a high level of
coordination with other project team members.
Experience with grant or other types of record-keeping, reporting
preferred.
Salary: Min: $39,960 - $45,402,
dependent on experience. Excellent benefits.
How to Apply:
Download the UC ANR Application form at:
http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/files/filelibrary/5222/26015.pdf
Send cover letter, resume, a list of 3 references, a short (2 pages or
less) writing sample, AND a completed UC ANR Application postmarked or
emailed by July 24, 2007 to (pdf/adobe signature on the application is
fine):
Jodi Cassell
UC Sea Grant Extension
4171 63rd Street
Sacramento, CA 95820
jlcassell at ucdavis.edu
510-219-9125
California Sea Grant: http://www-csgc.ucsd.edu/
Resume without a UCCE application will not be considered (do not follow
directions on the cover page of application, mail only to address above)
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