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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:0in;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b style=""><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">CALIFORNIA BOTANIC GARDEN </span></b></p>
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Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711-3157 · Phone 909-625-8767 · Fax 909-626-7670 <a href="http://www.calbg.org">www.calbg.org</a></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:6pt 0in;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">TITLE:</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> <b>Seeds of Success Coordinator</b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:6pt 0in;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">DEPARTMENT:</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> Conservation</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:6pt 0in;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">STATUS:</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> Full-Time Hourly</span></p>
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TO: </span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Director of
Conservation Programs and Seed Conservation Program Manager</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Position Overview:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">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.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Duties and
Responsibilities:</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"></p><ul style=""><li style=""><font face="arial, sans-serif">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.</font></li><li style=""><font face="arial, sans-serif">Assist
with supervision and is responsible for training interns in the field. </font></li><li style=""><font face="arial, sans-serif">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. </font></li><li style=""><font face="arial, sans-serif">Participates
in field collecting and research activities in association with the
conservation program and with personnel from other institutions.</font></li><li style=""><font face="arial, sans-serif">Oversees
relevant equipment, and supplies.</font></li><li style=""><font face="arial, sans-serif">Oversees
associated data entry and mapping for field projects.</font></li><li style=""><font face="arial, sans-serif">Assists
in preparation of reports and other documents for field collections and
contract projects for submission to government agencies and contractors.</font></li><li style=""><font face="arial, sans-serif">Identifies
field collections, enters specimen data, and generates specimen labels</font></li><li style=""><font face="arial, sans-serif">Coordinates
and assists with Seed Bank curatorial projects as directed.</font></li><li style=""><font face="arial, sans-serif">Serves
as a CalBG liaison to agency staff for the Seeds of Success Program. </font></li><li style=""><font face="arial, sans-serif">Other
duties as assigned.</font></li><li style=""><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></li></ul><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 2.7pt 0in 0in;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Qualifications:</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 2.7pt"></p><ul style=""><li style=""><font face="arial, sans-serif">Bachelor
of Science in botany, biology, or equivalent environmental science required.</font></li><li style=""><font face="arial, sans-serif">Ability
to follow instructions, work successfully with others, and work independently
with minimal supervision is critical.</font></li><li style=""><font face="arial, sans-serif">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. </font></li><li style=""><font face="arial, sans-serif">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. </font></li></ul><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 2.7pt 0in 0in;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Physical demands</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 2.7pt"></p><ul style=""><li style=""><font face="arial, sans-serif"><b style=""> </b>Ability
to conduct fieldwork under a variety of environmental conditions is
required. </font></li><li style=""><font face="arial, sans-serif">Must
have physical strength and endurance sufficient to carry field equipment and
supplies and hike over steep, rugged terrain.</font></li></ul><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 2.7pt 0.0001pt 5.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Salary Range</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 2.7pt 0.0001pt 5.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">$22.00 – $24.00 per hour depending on qualifications</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 2.7pt 0.0001pt 5.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Qualified
candidates please send cover letter and resume to:</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 2.7pt 0.0001pt 5.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">California Botanic Garden</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 2.7pt 0.0001pt 5.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><i><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Attention: Naomi
Fraga </span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 2.7pt 0.0001pt 5.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)"><a href="mailto:conservation@calbg.org">conservation@calbg.org</a></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 2.7pt 0.0001pt 5.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">1500 N College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711 </span></p></span></span><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div>Cheryl Birker <i>(she/her)</i><div>Seed Conservation Program Manager</div><div>California Botanic Garden</div><div>1500 N College Ave Claremont CA 91711</div><div>(909) 625-8767 ext. 259</div></div></div></div></div>