TITLE: ECOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM COORDINATOR DATE: 10/30/2020
REPORTS TO: ECOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM MANAGER
STARTING SALARY: Grade B, starting at $35,568 per year
LOCATION: _Durango, CO (remote start available) _
STATUS: FULL-TIME, EXEMPT_ _
BENEFIT ELIGIBLE: Full per Personnel Policies
PROGRAM SUMMARY:
The Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) is a program of the non-profit service organization, Conservation Legacy, that is built on the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) that operated from 1933 – 1942. SCC provides youth and young adults opportunities to complete conservation projects on public lands. While serving with SCC, members receive training on job skills, conflict resolution, leadership, teamwork, and environmental stewardship. Programs are developed using a step ladder approach to provide a progression of skill development based on a member’s needs. Members receive a weekly living allowance, training, and an AmeriCorps Education Award (for qualifying individuals).
POSITION SUMMARY:
Southwest Conservation Corps was awarded a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) grant from the Colorado (CO) and New Mexico (NM) BLM State Offices to support small corps teams. Under this grant, SCC and sub-recipient Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (RMYC) work collaboratively with BLM personnel to complete vegetative, soil, and stream resource surveys according to the Assessment, Inventory, & Monitoring (AIM) methodology across CO and NM with many BLM Field and District Offices. At SCC, this cohort of crews and staff is known as the Ecological Monitoring Program. The continuation of this initiative and this position is funding-dependent.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS:
ECOLOGICAL MONITORING CREW MEMBER PLACEMENTS
TRAINING, FIELD SUPPORT, AND DEVELOPMENT
PARTNER SUPPORT AND POSITION DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATION
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
REGIONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
OTHER DUTIES
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Periodic overnight travel and non-traditional work hours, inclusive of weekend and evening hours. To successfully perform essential functions this position is required to sit, stand, walk, speak and hear. This position may be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl on an infrequent basis. They must be able to operate office equipment, telephone, and computer. The ability to drive an organizational vehicle is also required. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE FOR QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
College graduate (Bachelor’s, at minimum) with coursework in ecology, botany, range science, soil science, wildlife biology, natural resource management, conservation biology, or a related field
Understanding of scientific, data, and statistical principles
Exhibits the ability to effectively work on diverse teams or with a variety of populations, including those underrepresented at our organization and those of BIPOC communities
Experience with influencing diverse groups of employees to achieve common goals
Flexibility, adaptability and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment
The ability to carry out assigned work independently or with minimal supervision
The ability to communicate effectively, manage complexity, cultivate innovation, drive and influence results of oneself and others
The ability to work well with others and to seek assistance when needed to carry out assignments
Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs and applications, or similar platforms
Proficient in phone and email communications
Ability to keep others in remote locations accountable to expectations
Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
Must be able to pass the organization’s criminal history background check requirements
OR some college-level coursework in the above subject area(s) and one full sampling season performing AIM methodology, or highly similar, in a leadership capacity
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
TO APPLY: Send Cover letter and resume to Cassandra Owen at cowen@conservationlegacy.org. Subject line in this email must include “Applicant”.
Please include in your cover letter any information or stories you feel are pertinent and demonstrate your readiness to step into the role. The cover letter must include a response to the following prompt: PLEASE PROVIDE EXAMPLES OF YOUR EXPERIENCE WORKING EFFECTIVELY WITH A DIVERSITY OF COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING THOSE SPECIFIC TO BIPOC & OTHER UNDERREPRESENTED POPULATIONS, IN PERSONAL AND/OR PROFESSIONAL CONTEXTS.
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We will begin reviewing applications and reaching out to top candidates for interviews no earlier than November 23rd. Applications received before November 23rd are considered with priority.
Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer. We as an organization work actively and strategically to promote internal equitability and inclusivity. We are committed to hiring a diverse breadth of professionals and encourage members of non-dominant groups to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Skills Required Experience