[PCA] NEWS: Xerces Society Pollinator Outreach Coordinator (Winters, CA or Portland, OR)

[Olivia Kwong]

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:  Xerces Society Pollinator Outreach Coordinator

JOB TITLE: Pollinator Outreach Coordinator

BACKGROUND:  The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is a
nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the diversity of life
through the conservation of invertebrates. We educate the public and
decision makers about the importance of invertebrates and work to protect
habitat for these critical animals. For 37 years, the Society has been at
the forefront of invertebrate conservation, harnessing the knowledge of
highly regarded scientists and the enthusiasm of citizens to implement
conservation and education programs in the United States. Located in
Portland, Oregon the Society has a national and international presence.
Currently the Society has nine employees with an annual budget of over
$700,000.

SCOPE: Under the direction of the Conservation Director, the Pollinator
Outreach Coordinator will work to provide resources and training to
agricultural professionals across the U.S. on pollinator habitat
management, creation, restoration, and enhancement. The Outreach
Coordinator will also build the general public's awareness of the
importance of native pollinators to agricultural sustainability and
wildlife conservation.

MAJOR JOB ACTIVITIES: This is a national level position that will require
considerable travel throughout the U.S (and will often require more than 40
hours a week due to travel).  Strong outreach skills are needed as the
ideal candidate will coordinate logistics for workshops and provide
training to Natural Resource Conservation Service staff, other agricultural
professionals and land managers.  The position will also include writing
educational materials, conducting literature research, and other
responsibilities as they arise.

Working with the Conservation Director the Outreach Coordinator will:

- Coordinate logistics for workshops to train agricultural professionals 
in pollinator conservation techniques.
- Present workshops on pollinator conservation to a variety of audiences.
- Help develop assessment tools for native pollinator habitat and crop 
pollination by native bees.
- Raise awareness about native pollinator conservation techniques among 
sustainable agriculture communities.
- Prepare fact sheets and outreach materials based on field research.
- Assist in the development of state criteria for screening EQIP, WHIP, or 
other project proposals.
- Help develop Pollinator Habitat Evaluation Guides and Pollinator Biology 
Technical Notes.
- Develop appropriate plant lists for states and regions.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Bachelors degree (Graduate degree strongly preferred) in entomology, 
ecology, conservation biology, natural resource management, or 3-5 years 
experience in conservation science, and/or equivalent combination of 
education and experience; experience in entomology is preferred.
Ability to manage complex or multiple projects.
Knowledge of species (especially invertebrates), natural communities, 
ecosystems, ecological processes, and their conservation needs.
Ability to synthesize, interpret, and communicate complex scientific 
information to influence conservation practice.
Ability to develop and give engaging presentations to audiences of more 
than twenty adults.
Ability to communicate professionally with a wide variety of people.
Ability to manage time and diverse activities under deadlines, while 
delivering quality results.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g. Word, Excel, 
PowerPoint, Web browsers).

Additional desirable qualifications

An understanding of pollination ecology and the role of native pollinators 
(especially bees) in agroecosystems.
Prior management experience (of any kind)
A good sense of humor

TERMS: This is a full time position and we are an at will employer. The
Xerces Society is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce
diversity.

SALARY: $30,000 - $34,000 depending on experience.

BENEFITS: This position includes a generous benefits package: eleven paid
holidays and two weeks of vacation accrued after first year; eight percent
of base pay toward a SEP retirement account, beginning in January of the
calendar year following the first full year of employment; eight percent
additional salary toward health coverage; and a flexible work environment.

LOCATION: We are open to the position being in our satellite office in
Winters CA, or our main office in Portland OR. For the right candidate, we
would also consider establishing a new office in the Midwest or on the East
Coast.

MORE INFORMATION:  For more information on the Xerces Society and our
programs, please see our website. www.xerces.org

APPLICATION: No phone inquiries, please.  Individuals interested in this
position should email a cover letter, resume, and names and contact
information for three references as a single attachment in MS Word or Adobe
PDF to:

Logan Lauvray
The Xerces Society
4828 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR 97215
logan at xerces.org

DEADLINE:  April 18, 2008.