[PCA] JOB: Program Director of Threatened Species and Habitats at Desert Botanical Garden (Phoenix, AZ)

[Olivia Kwong]

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Below is a job announcement for a new position that has been created within
the Research Department at the Desert Botanical Garden.  We are excited
that we were given the go-ahead to seek this position.  The person hired
will be the one directly responsible for collaborations with the CPC and
other conservation organizations.
Sincerely,
Joe McAuliffe
Director of Research

http://www.dbg.org/index.php/about/employment


To apply, please mail resume and letter of interest to:

Human Resources
Desert Botanical Garden
1201 N. Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85008

Email to:  hr at dbg.org or Fax to: (480) 481-8173

Current Job Openings
As of May 27, 2009


Program Director
Conservation of Threatened Species and Habitats

One of the world’s major botanical gardens specializing in desert plants
seeks an individual to direct an expanded and enhanced conservation
program.  The successful applicant will have (1) training in botany and the
ecology of rare species (2) knowledge of conservation policy issues and
governmental regulatory frameworks and (3) experience in implementing
conservation measures.

The Program Director will be a member of the Research Department and report
to the Director of Research.  Responsibilities include program development
and management, collaboration with other conservation organizations and
governmental agencies, and seeking extramural funding for program
initiatives. Ph.D. and strong supervisory skills are required.

Send C.V., a 1-page description of your philosophical approach to
conservation issues, and names and contact information of three references
to Ms. Mary Catellier, Director of Human Resources, Desert Botanical
Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ 85008.  Review of applications
will begin June 15, 2009 and applications will be accepted until position
is filled.

Benefits
The benefits of regular employment at the Desert Botanical Garden include
medical, dental, long/short-term disability and life insurance*, 401(K)
plan*, complimentary family membership, employee admissions exchange, and
discounts. Reasonable accommodation may be made, where necessary, to allow
a qualified individual to perform essential job functions.

The Desert Botanical Garden is an equal-opportunity employer.