[SOS-PCA] JOB OPPTY: Seeds of Success Coordinator // California Botanic Garden

[Cheryl Birker]

*CALIFORNIA BOTANIC GARDEN *

1500 North College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711-3157 · Phone 909-625-8767 ·
Fax 909-626-7670 www.calbg.org



*TITLE:*                        *Seeds of Success Coordinator*

*DEPARTMENT:*         Conservation

*STATUS:*                   Full-Time Hourly

*REPORTS TO:          *Director of Conservation Programs and Seed
Conservation Program Manager



*Position Overview:*

Assists the Director of Conservation Programs and Seed Conservation Program
Manager in coordination and execution of field research for the Bureau of
Land Management’s (BLM) Seeds of Success Program (SOS). SOS is a program
coordinated by the BLM to support seed collections from native plant
populations to conserve and develop native plant materials for stabilizing,
rehabilitating and restoring lands in the United States. Duties include
leading teams in the field to collect seeds, conducting surveys, collecting
and processing plant specimens, identifying plants, collecting data,
preparing of field forms and reports, entering data, labeling field
collections, training and supervising interns, graduate student Research
Assistants, and volunteers, and tracking contract deliverables.  Also
assists with special curatorial projects and routine collection management
of the California Seed Bank as needed.

*Duties and Responsibilities:*


   - Under cooperative agreements between CalBG and BLM, assists in the
   execution and coordination of the annual program of work for developing
   Native Plant Materials on BLM lands.
   - Assist with supervision and is responsible for training interns in the
   field.
   - Works in association with other field studies, herbarium, and garden
   staff, and with personnel from other institutions.
   - Participates in conservation projects between CalBG and other
   government agencies or private contractors, including general botanical
   surveys, rare plant inventory and monitoring field projects.
   - Participates in field collecting and research activities in
   association with the conservation program and with personnel from other
   institutions.
   - Oversees relevant equipment, and supplies.
   - Oversees associated data entry and mapping for field projects.
   - Assists in preparation of reports and other documents for field
   collections and contract projects for submission to government agencies and
   contractors.
   - Identifies field collections, enters specimen data, and generates
   specimen labels.
   - Coordinates and assists with Seed Bank curatorial projects as directed.
   - Serves as a CalBG liaison to agency staff for the Seeds of Success
   Program.
   - Other duties as assigned.


*Qualifications:*


   - Bachelor of Science in botany, biology, or equivalent environmental
   science required.
   - Ability to follow instructions, work successfully with others, and
   work independently with minimal supervision is critical.
   - Strong writing and verbal skills, the ability to type, and computer
   skills (word processing, databases, and simple graphics) are essential.
   Advanced computer skills are desirable; familiarity with databases is a
   plus.
   - The majority of field work will take place on the BLM’s California
   Desert District.  Familiarity with GIS and/or other mapping software (Field
   Maps, Survey123), and a working knowledge of basic taxonomic principles and
   characteristics of major plant families and California flora essential.


*Physical demands*


   - Ability to conduct fieldwork under a variety of environmental
   conditions is required.
   - Must have physical strength and endurance sufficient to carry field
   equipment and supplies and hike over steep, rugged terrain.



*Salary Range: *$18.00 – $22.00 per hour depending on qualifications







*Qualified candidates please send cover letter and resume to:*



California Botanic Garden

*Attention:  Naomi Fraga  *

*conservation at calbg.org <conservation at calbg.org>*

1500 N College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711

-- 
Cheryl Birker *(she/her)*
Seed Conservation Program Manager
California Botanic Garden
1500 N College Ave Claremont CA 91711
(909) 625-8767 ext. 259
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