<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Job Title:<span> </span>Conservation Research Program Director</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Office Location:<span> </span>Corvallis, Oregon</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">IAE:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> The Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE) fills a unique
niche among non-profit organizations in Oregon because of its combined focus on
restoration, research and outreach. Located in Corvallis, Oregon, we work with
a diverse group of partners including other nonprofits to accomplish our
mission: <i>to conserve native species and
habitats through restoration, research and education</i>. Our board and staff
work together through our programs: Habitat Restoration, Conservation Research,
Ecological Education, Estuary Technical Group, and the Native Seed Network. Thanks
to a dedicated staff and board, IAE has become a leading organization in the
Pacific Northwest developing and implementing cutting-edge techniques for
habitat restoration, conducting large scale habitat restorations and reintroductions
of threatened and endangered plant species, initiating educational
opportunities and distributing materials for school-aged children in the fields
of ecology and habitat conservation, and conducting research on rare and
invasive plants and native habitats crucial to restoration and conservation in
our region. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">IAE seeks a
Conservation Research Program Director with exceptional communication skills
and a research background in species and habitat conservation on public and
private lands.<span> </span>We are especially
interested in candidates with experience and willingness to work in a nonprofit
environment.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Overview of Position: </span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">We seek a qualified botanist or plant
ecologist to manage our Plant Conservation Research Program. This program
conducts studies and long term monitoring of plant populations primarily in
Oregon with funding from a diversity of government and private agencies.<span> </span>Areas of emphasis include evaluation of
habitat management practices on rare plant and butterfly populations, habitat restoration
and species reintroduction; development of invasive species assessment and
control methods; assessing effects of climate change; conducting population
viability analysis; and long-term population monitoring.<span> </span>There will also be some opportunity to
initiate new research, particularly in collaboration with program
partners.<span> </span>This position will join our
technical staff of able ecologists, and will work with a wide range of federal,
state and private agencies to implement a broad variety of projects, mostly on
federal lands.<span> </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Specific responsibilities:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Program
management</span></u></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Plan
and manage day-to-day aspects of the Conservation Research Program, including staff,
budget, coordination with IAE business office and other programs, and working
with the Executive Director.</span></li><li>Obtain
funding for program staff and research activities, largely through grants from
agencies.</li><li><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Communicate
with agency partners about projects and conservation research activities
through written reports, emails, orally and in person as needed.</span>
</li><li><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Supervise
a staff of 2-8 ecologists and technicians.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Mentor
Conservation Interns hired seasonally to assist with projects.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Plan
and coordinate field research activities including field work, botanical
surveys, plant propagation and outplanting, data collection, statistical
analysis, etc.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Write
annual technical reports on individual projects, as well as manuscripts for
publication as appropriate on a case by case basis.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> </span>
</li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other"><u><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Field Work</span></u></p>
<ul><li><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Conduct
field research activities, approximately 70% of time April-August; occasionally
during the remainder of year.<span> </span>Activities
include botanical surveys, plant propagation and outplanting, measuring of individual,
population, and community data. </span></li><li><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Overnight
(1-4 nights/week) out-of-town travel and field work will be required
approximately 30% of the time.<span> </span>Overnight
travel is expected seasonally (primarily April – August) and on an as needed
basis.</span></li></ul><b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""></span></b> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Required Education:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> PhD plus 3-5 years of relevant
experience or MS plus 5-10 years of relevant experience in ecology or related
field.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Required Qualifications:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><span>
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<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Broad understanding of ecological
principals, habitat management, and conservation biology. </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Demonstrated understanding of
experimental design within a variety of systems and methodologies and
ability to perform advanced statistical analyses.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Highly organized.<span> </span>Experience managing multiple simultaneous
projects, preparing and managing budgets, and supervising staff in a team
environment.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Successful track record of funded
grant proposals.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Proficiency with computer
software packages including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Access) and statistical software.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Strong people skills.<span> </span>Positive, outgoing, energetic, and
flexible.<span> </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Strong written and oral
communication skills to both technical and non-technical audiences.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Must be physically capable of
walking on uneven terrain for sustained periods, lifting moderate weight,
and working in inclement weather.<span> </span>Must
have a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> </span>
</li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Preferred Qualifications:</span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Experience working with land
managers and government agency staff.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Experience with Oregon habitats
and flora.<span> </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Experience and willingness to
work in a nonprofit environment on soft money. </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Problem solver who can
successfully apply experience, judgment, and creativity to both short and
long-term challenges.</span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Compensation and start date: </span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The pay rate for this position
will be $48,000-$55,000 annually, based on education, skills and
experience, and a 40 hour work week. </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">This is a full-time position and is
eligible for IAE’s competitive benefits package, including 50% contribution
to health insurance, retirement plan, holidays, and paid time off.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Preference will be given to
applicants who can start on or before <span tabindex="0" class=""><span class="">July 1, 2014</span></span>.<span> </span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Application:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Applications
will be reviewed as received until <b><span tabindex="0" class=""><span class="">March 17, 2014</span></span> </b>or until the position is
filled.<span> </span>To apply for this position,
submit via mail or email all of the following materials, preferably in a single
pdf:</span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Cover letter with description of
your qualifications</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Resume</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other">
<span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Graduate school transcripts
(unofficial copies are acceptable)</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Contact information for 3
professional references (letters of recommendation may be requested for
top applicants)</span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">We can only
accept applications from US citizens or those who hold a Green card 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.<span> </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">For more
information about IAE visit our website <a href="http://appliedeco.org/get-involved-with-iae" target="_blank">http://appliedeco.org/get-involved-with-iae</a>.<span> </span><b>Please
direct questions or application materials (via mail or email) to:</b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Tom Kaye,
Executive Director</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Institute for
Applied Ecology</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">PO Box 2855</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Corvallis,
Oregon 97339-2855</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">E-mail:<span> </span><u><span style="color:blue"><a href="mailto:tom@appliedeco.org" target="_blank">tom@appliedeco.org</a></span></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Phone:<span> </span><a href="tel:541-753-3099%20ext.%20111" value="+15417533099" target="_blank">541-753-3099 ext. 111</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Fax:<span> </span><a href="tel:541-753-3098" value="+15417533098" target="_blank">541-753-3098</a></span></p><font color="#888888"><br>
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