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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><b style="">CALIFORNIA BOTANIC GARDEN </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt">1500 North College
Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711-3157 · Phone 909-625-8767 · Fax 909-626-7670 <a href="http://www.calbg.org">www.calbg.org</a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:6pt 0in"><b>TITLE:</b> <b>Seeds of Success Coordinator</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:6pt 0in"><b>DEPARTMENT:</b> Conservation</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:6pt 0in"><b>STATUS:</b> Full-Time Hourly</p>
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TO: </b>Director of Conservation
Programs and Seed Conservation Program Manager</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><b>Position Overview:</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt">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.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><b>Duties and
Responsibilities:</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"></p><ul><li>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.</li><li>Assist
with supervision and is responsible for training interns in the field.</li><li>Works
in association with other field studies, herbarium, and garden staff, and with
personnel from other institutions. </li><li>Participates
in conservation projects between CalBG and other government agencies or private
contractors, including general botanical surveys, rare plant inventory and
monitoring field projects.</li><li>Participates
in field collecting and research activities in association with the
conservation program and with personnel from other institutions.</li><li>Oversees
relevant equipment, and supplies.</li><li>Oversees
associated data entry and mapping for field projects.</li><li>Assists
in preparation of reports and other documents for field collections and
contract projects for submission to government agencies and contractors.</li><li>Identifies
field collections, enters specimen data, and generates specimen labels.</li><li>Coordinates
and assists with Seed Bank curatorial projects as directed.</li><li>Serves
as a CalBG liaison to agency staff for the Seeds of Success Program. </li><li>Other
duties as assigned.</li></ul><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 2.7pt 0.0001pt 0in"><b><br></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 2.7pt 0.0001pt 0in"><b>Qualifications:</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 2.7pt"></p><ul><li>Bachelor
of Science in botany, biology, or equivalent environmental science required.</li><li>Ability
to follow instructions, work successfully with others, and work independently
with minimal supervision is critical.</li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li></ul><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 2.7pt"><strong><br></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 2.7pt"><strong>Physical demands</strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 2.7pt"></p><ul><li>Ability
to conduct fieldwork under a variety of environmental conditions is
required.</li><li>Must
have physical strength and endurance sufficient to carry field equipment and
supplies and hike over steep, rugged terrain.</li></ul><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 2.7pt 0.0001pt 5.5pt"><b>Salary Range: </b>$18.00 – $22.00 per hour depending on qualifications</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 2.7pt 0.0001pt 5.5pt"><b><font color="#000000">Qualified
candidates please send cover letter and resume to:</font></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 2.7pt 0.0001pt 5.5pt"><font color="#000000">California Botanic Garden</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 2.7pt 0.0001pt 5.5pt"><b><i><font color="#000000">Attention: Naomi
Fraga </font></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 2.7pt 0.0001pt 5.5pt"><b><font color="#000000"><a href="mailto:conservation@calbg.org">conservation@calbg.org</a></font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 2.7pt 0.0001pt 5.5pt"><font color="#000000">1500 N College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711 </font></p></span></font></span><div><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><font face="arial, sans-serif">-- <br></font><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><font face="arial, sans-serif">Cheryl Birker <i>(she/her)</i></font><div><font face="arial, sans-serif">Seed Conservation Program Manager</font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif">California Botanic Garden</font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif">1500 N College Ave Claremont CA 91711</font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif">(909) 625-8767 ext. 259</font></div></div><div><img src="https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1R79rwxzxcO2xYJPE94ApVsrW6wmmXGea&revid=0B8r5oHGS_TaYWVN2UjFDSUlOai9sMjh3eVVBOVZITFA2ekF3PQ" width="96" height="95"><br></div></div></div></div>