[PCA] Job opportunity: Climate Adaptation Assistant (Full-time; term appointment) Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies - Washington, DC - Deadline July 12

De Angelis, Patricia patricia_deangelis at fws.gov
Tue Jul 2 15:59:57 CDT 2013


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Hello All,
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies have announced a full time,
term appointment for a *Climate Adaptation Assistant*.

*Questions:*
Please contact *Dr. Arpita Choudhury*, Science and Research Liaison,
Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Email: achoudhury at fishwildlife.org

Application Deadline: July 12.

Please see the attachment for additional details.
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*Position Title:* Climate Adaptation Assistant (Full-time; term
appointment) Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (AFWA)
*Location:* Washington, DC
The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, founded in 1902, is the
organization that represents North America’s fish and wildlife
agencies—promotes sound management and conservation, and speaks with a
collective voice on important fish and wildlife issues. The Association has
a small staff, which includes an Executive Director, Legislative Director,
Operations Director, Wildlife Policy Director, International Resource
Director, Communications & Marketing Director and Legal Counsel in addition
to program/project/species-specific personnel and administrative staff.
More information about the Association can be found at www.fishwildlife.org.
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies is looking for a talented
natural resource professional for a temporary, full-time position to assist
in the implementation of the National Fish, Wildlife and Plants Climate
Adaptation Strategy (NFWPCAS). The Association worked with the US Fish and
Wildlife Service, the National Marine Fisheries Service, other federal
agencies, state fish and wildlife agencies, and tribal agencies to develop
the NFWPCAS. More information can be found on the NFWPCAS at:
http://www.wildlifeadaptationstrategy.gov/.
*Duties & Responsibilities*
The climate adaptation assistant’s duties and responsibilities will range
from: overseeing meeting and travel logistics; record keeping and meeting
notes; supporting implementation steering committee members; supporting
management team members; gathering and synthesizing input/comments from
stakeholders; researching and synthesizing climate adaptation literature,
plans, and activities; drafting outreach materials and summary reports as
well as rather related tasks. In addition, the assistant is expected to
attend a number of events ranging from in town meetings to national
conferences. Minimal long-distance travel is expected.
The climate adaptation assistant will work full-time under the supervision
of AFWA’s Science and Research Liaison. This is a term position for 12
months.
The position provides an excellent opportunity for an entry-level
professional to learn organizational and leadership skills and build
his/her portfolio.
*Qualifications*
*Education:* At minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science,
Environmental Policy, Conservation Biology, or a related field but a
Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy,
Conservation Biology, or a related field is preferred.
Experience: This is an entry-level position or for someone with 2-3 years
of relevant work experience. Candidates must possess excellent written and
verbal communications skills; organizational skills; desire to learn;
flexibility; and a good work ethic. An understanding of climate change and
climate adaptation as it relates to natural resources is preferred.
*Compensation*
Compensation for the Climate Adaptation Assistant includes full employee
benefits.
Selection Process
Qualified candidates should submit a resume, letter of interest, and the
names and contact information of three references to:
*Dr. Arpita Choudhury*, Science and Research Liaison, Association of Fish
and Wildlife Agencies
444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 725, Washington, DC 20001
Email: achoudhury at fishwildlife.org
*Deadline for application: July, 12th 2013*

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