[PCA] JOBS: Center for Plant Conservation (St. Louis, MO)
Olivia Kwong
plant at plantconservation.org
Thu Aug 31 11:14:29 CDT 2006
A few positions (1 part-time, 2 full time) at the Center for Plant
Conservation have opened up. For information on how to apply, see
http://www.mobot.org/jobs/mbgjobs.asp .
Job # F154
Conservation Program Intern
DEPT/DIV: Center for Plant Conservation
STATUS: Part-time, Temporary
The Center for Plant Conservation is seeking an Intern to work on a
variety of projects, including surveying publications with species
information, writing species profiles and other materials (for
newsletters, reports, and website), assisting with project coordination
for projects being carried out nationwide by our 34 participating
institutions, literature searches for online bibliographies, obtaining
copies of scientific literature for our library, helping with the planning
and logistics for meetings, etc. This is a part-time internship for five
months August through December, 2006, and may be renewable if funding
permits
Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and completion
or progress towards a degree. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
required. Knowledge of Adobe Pagemaker/Indesign and Microsoft Access
desired. Good communication skills and the ability to work with Latin
names highly desired.
Job # F158
Communications Coordinator
DEPT/DIV: Center for Plant Conservation
STATUS: Full time, Regular
Implements the Center's outreach plan for public audiences, and the
communication strategy within the CPC organization at several levels.
Presents new ideas and recommendations for plan revisions. Coordinates
public relations and media contacts for the Center; writes, edits, designs
and/or produces tipsheets and news releases, small print pieces, and the
organization's newsletters, publications, and reports. Tracks expenditures
for communications and advises on budget needs. Monitors online and print
sources of information about conservation issues, legislation, and
regulations to inform our network and support advocacy to policymakers.
Coordinates website updates; assists with grant writing; coordinates
distribution of the Center.s publications and maintains related inventory
and records.
Qualifications include a Bachelor.s degree and two years related
experience; outstanding editorial, writing and proof reading skills; and
demonstrated computer and desktop publishing skills. Strong organizational
skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines in a complex
institutional environment required. Pagemaker or Quark software experience
preferred.
Job # F119
Conservation Biologist
DEPT/DIV: Conservation and Sustainable Development
STATUS: Full time, Regular
Leads the Missouri Botanical Garden local efforts in plant conservation,
building connections for conservation with other Garden divisions and with
local organizations. Maintains and manages the Center for Plant
Conservation (CPC) living collections and records under the care of the
Missouri Botanical Garden, researches and proposes plants for the National
CPC collection, prepares annual reports and publications, and assists with
educational activities and exhibits. Also conducts field work to collect
propagules, propagates and established plants at the Garden and Shaw
Nature Reserve or assists in monitoring restoration and reintroduction
work in the wild. Participates in the local on-going invasive species
programs. Seeks funding to support and expand the program
Ph.D. in conservation biology, ecology, botany or closely related
discipline with experience and knowledge of plant conservation, taxonomy,
and population genetics. Knowledge of collection techniques, propagation,
cultivation and curation of rare plants and living collections. Excellent
written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with Midwestern flora
is beneficial. Selected candidate must have authorization to work in the
USA.
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