[PCA] Job: Habitat Restoration Program Director Corvallis, Oregon

[Matt Blakeley-Smith]

Institute for Applied Ecology Job Announcement

Job Title:   Habitat Restoration Program Director

Office Location:  Corvallis, Oregon

The Institute for Applied Ecology's Habitat Restoration Program seeks
a director with strong business and grant writing skills and a
background in ecology, restoration, wildlife, and/or horticulture to
lead and grow the program.

The Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE) is a dynamic nonprofit
organization whose mission is conservation of native ecosystems
through restoration, research and education.  The Habitat Restoration
Program of IAE conducts ecological restoration of Pacific Northwest
habitats through on-the-ground restoration, developing ecologically
appropriate seed mixes, cultivating partnerships that promote regional
conservation, and advancing restoration science techniques.

Duties of the Habitat Restoration Program Director include:
•	Promotes, administers, and continues the development of the program
mission and structure
•	Writes grants and acquires funding to support entire program
•	Manages contracts and budgets
•	Supervises staff
•	Coordinates with partners, contractors, and other IAE programs
•	Presents information to funders, partners, and the public
•	Writes reports and manuscripts
•	Supports field operations and scientific endeavors

Specific responsibilities include:
•	Acquire outside funding to support the program's mission:
o	provide high quality native plant materials for restoration
o	increase capacity, infrastructure, & markets for plant production
and restoration
o	restore native habitats for the benefit of wildlife and species recovery
o	increase knowledge of best restoration practices.
•	Supervise 3 or more full-time professional / technical staff; manage
work plans and hiring needs.
•	Work with IAE Executive Director and Board to meet program goals.
•	Coordinate with a diversity of public and private landowners,
conservation organizations, and seed producers to meet the common
goals of the restoration community and the native seed industry.
•	Oversee seed production contracts and Willamette Valley Native Seed
Cooperative.
•	Assist with habitat restoration program operations including plant
materials acquisition, production and out-planting, restoration
planning, and regional conservation coordination.
•	Disseminate information about our program findings and
accomplishments through report writing, web and journal publications,
and presentations at meetings and conferences.
•	Out-of-town travel required as needed to complete work and attend
meetings and conferences.  Field work is a minor component of this
position.

Minimum Qualifications:
•	Master's degree (preferred) with 2 years experience or a minimum of
a Bachelor's degree plus 5 years experience
•	experience managing multiple / complex projects simultaneously
•	proven leadership skills
•	record of funded grants
•	strong fiscal management and organization skills
•	strong background in both oral and written communication
•	excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office applications including
Word, Excel, and Access,
•	Ability to conduct research via the internet.
•	1 year experience with at least one of the following:  restoration,
ecology, botany, wildlife, and/or horticulture.  Experience with
Pacific Northwest habitats is preferred, particularly western Oregon
prairie ecosystems.

Compensation and start date:
•	The pay rate for this position will be $3440 to $4644 per month,
based on education, skills and experience.
•	This is a full-time position and is eligible for IAE's competitive
benefits package, including health insurance.
•	Preference will be given to applicants who can start by April 15th,
2009.

Application:
Applications will be reviewed as received until February 25th, 2009,
or until the position is filled.

To apply for this position, submit:
•	A letter of application
•	Curriculum Vitae or Resume
•	Undergraduate or Graduate school transcripts (for highest level
degree; unofficial copies are acceptable)
•	A writing sample (e.g. grant proposal, technical report, or publication).
•	Contact information for 3 professional references (letters of
recommendation may be requested for top applicants)

We can only accept applications from US citizens or those who hold a
Greencard or work visa. IAE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, fitness,
and qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age,
marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying handicap
conditions, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factors.

For more information about IAE and this program, visit our website
www.appliedeco.org.

Please direct questions or application materials (via mail, email, or fax) to:

Melanie Gisler
Institute for Applied Ecology
PO Box 2855
Corvallis, Oregon 97339-2855
E-mail:  melanie at appliedeco.org
Phone:  541-753-3099 Extension 502
Fax:  541-753-3098