[PCA] JOB: Citizen Science Job at the Wildflower Center (Austin, TX)

[Olivia Kwong]

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Invasive Species/Citizen Science Program Coordinator

Purpose of Position
The program coordinator manages and progresses a statewide volunteer 
citizen science program (www.texasinvasives.org) with over 1,000 citizen 
scientists, who seek out and report outbreaks of selected harmful invasive 
species in their local areas.

Essential Functions
Partner and work with Texas Parks and Wildlife Texas Nature Trackers, 
Texas Master Naturalists, Master Gardeners, and other citizen science 
organizations to recruit new volunteers to the Invaders of Texas program. 
Organize and administer 10 Citizen Science training workshops in different 
regions of Texas to train new citizen scientists in the use of the 
Invaders of Texas Early Detection and Reporting (EDR) Toolkit. Information 
gathered by Citizen Scientist will be used in research of invasive 
species. Develop a new branch of the Invaders of Texas program training 
new and existing citizen scientists to identify and report invasive pest 
species of regulatory concern, including insects and animals. Promote the 
Invaders program by presenting results at professional conferences, 
publishing articles in regional media. Use citizen science data to study 
the distribution of invasive species and publish results of that research. 
Manage project budget. Administer the Early Detection Database and create 
reports on the distribution of invasive species in Texas. Research the 
ecological and economic impacts of invasive species and perform weed risk 
assessments. Work with Director of Conservation to secure grants for 
invasive species program funding. Promote awareness of invasive species 
issues in Texas through publications and presentations. Manage the 
www.texasinvasives.org website.

Marginal/Incidental functions
Other  related functions as assigned.

Position requires occasional weekend and evening work.

Required qualifications
Bachelor's degree. Course work in in ecology, botany, natural resources, 
biology, invasive species biology, or conservation. Must demonstrate 
ability to effectively communicate with the public, volunteers, and 
management and project team members. Equivalent combination of relevant 
education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree and 3 years of experience in ecology, botany, natural 
resources, biology, invasive species biology, conservation, citizen 
science, or related field. Able to work confidently, both independently 
and in collaboration with project team members. Must be highly organized 
and able to multi-task. Familiarity with grant development process is 
preferred but not required. Applicant must possess proficient writing and 
computer skills (MS Office, database management, and computer graphics). 
Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated knowledge of 
invasive species issues in Texas and invasive plant identification. 
Additional knowledge of invasive pest and animals is preferred.

Working conditions
May work in all weather conditions May work in extreme temperatures May 
work around standard office conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at a 
workstation Use of manual dexterity Lifting and moving Manual dexterity 
sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers. Minimal 
lifting, carrying, bending, and pushing/pulling. Overnight travel (up to 
25 percent) by land or air.

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Funding expected to continue

Monthly Salary: $2,666 negotiable depending on qualifications

Location: The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of
Texas at Austin (www.wildflower.org), Austin, TX

To Apply: Visit
https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/hr/jobs/nlogon/120105014222 for formal
posting and application process.

Cheers.

Travis Gallo
Program Coordinator and Researcher
Invaders of Texas Citizen Science Program
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
at the University of Texas at Austin
4801 La Crosse Avenue | Austin, Texas 78739
tgallo at wildflower.org | 512.232.0116
texasinvasives.org |www.wildflower.org