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LoonWatch Director, Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute https://www.northland.edu/centers/soei/loonwatch/ Position Available: Year Round Hourly Rate or Pay Range: Starting at $40,000 annually Application Deadline: Position open until filled. Reporting to the director of the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute (SOEI), the LoonWatch director will ensure the successful operation of LoonWatch, a program dedicated to focusing on protection of common loons and their aquatic habitats through education, monitoring, and research. The primary focus of LoonWatch is Wisconsin; however, the program's education and research activities extend to the broader upper Great Lakes region. LoonWatch supports North American conservation efforts by working with loon conservation organizations across the United States and Canada. The LoonWatch director coordinates a handful of loon education, research, and citizen science monitoring programs. These include the Annual Lakes Monitoring Program, Speakers Bureau Presentations, Loon Appreciation Week, and poster mailings. Loon education addresses important issues, such as reduction in lead fishing equipment, climate change, and lake habitat protection. The director supports promotion of lake stewardship, natural resource conservation, and education in the North Country by integrating citizens and students into the processes of scientific investigation and natural resource management. The director will work within the SOEI to implement a citizen-based monitoring program with students, faculty, and staff from Northland College and with regional natural resource professionals that: Describe the health of and stresses affecting loon populations and lake ecosystems throughout the North Country Increase citizen awareness of and involvement in natural resource assessment and management Develop innovative public education on selected topics of concern dealing with loons, aquatic habitats, and flora and fauna Facilitate lake management decisions based on sound science, ecosystem health, and social-carrying capacity Provide public policy input and citizen science data to natural resource decision makers Responsibilities Coordinate the LoonWatch program Recruit and train volunteers Conduct public presentations Coordinate data collection, analysis, and reporting Develop and distribute educational material related to loons and lake ecosystems Collaborate with the Office of Institutional Advancement and the SOEI director for fundraising, donor stewardship, and grant-writing efforts for the LoonWatch program Collaborate with SOEI staff to expand the scope of lake monitoring initiatives and integrate these results into natural resource and environmental education, management, and restoration initiatives Identify and develop opportunities to integrate SOEI program initiatives into the Northland College curriculum and co-curriculum: Provide program leadership consistent with Northland College and SOEI strategic plans Host yearly strategy sessions with Northland faculty members to articulate outreach opportunities that complement LoonWatch, the Northland academic curriculum, and leadership and service opportunities for students within the bioregion Participate in on-going program development with co-curricular program directors that enhances LoonWatch and natural resource leadership and service opportunities for students within the bioregion Help develop and implement funding program activities in conjunction with the SOEI director and the Office of Institutional Advancement Coordinate grant-writing efforts and other fundraising strategies (such as mailings and personal contacts) with the director of programs and the Office of Institutional Advancement Serve as a liaison between citizens, natural resource professionals, Northland College, and the SOEI: Coordinate and staff the LoonWatch Advisory Council Facilitate processes to involve advisors in planning program goals and directions, evaluating budgets, implementing programs, and assisting in fundraising Represent the College and the Institute on regional planning and policy-making committees Organize and implement collaboration with partners and stakeholders; establish and maintain communication links Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in conservation, environmental education, or related field At least three years' experience in outreach education or teaching, with demonstrated administrative skills Comfortable teaching undergraduate-level courses in science, education, and/or sustainable community development Skilled in presenting workshops, lectures, and educational programs Education and/or Experience Minimum of a bachelor's degree in conservation, environmental education, or related field Specific knowledge of topical areas pertinent to current Institute programs Strong organizational and program management skills Excellent written and oral communications skills GIS, data analysis, and research experience with loons and/or migrating birds and aquatic systems Proven track record in citizen science monitoring program design, implementation, and evaluation, and knowledge in critical technical areas Grant writing experience a plus Strong computer skills Budget tracking experience Possess a driver's license Some local/regional travel required; candidate will be trained to be licensed as a driver under Northland College policy or will present other means of transportation to events and presentations Human Relations Skills Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively with management Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse ages, levels of education, cultural backgrounds, and organization/agency affiliation Ability to work in a team environment Excellent time management skills required How to Apply Please apply online and submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references. Position open until filled. Apply Online: https://www.northland.edu/about/employment/employment-application/ Contact: Sue Niemi sni...@northland.edu ___________________________________________________ Jonathan G. Martin, PhD Professor of Forestry, Natural Resources Northland College 1411 Ellis Avenue Ashland, WI 54806 715-682-1270 jmar...@northland.edu<mailto:jmar...@northland.edu> http://www.northland.edu/dir/jonathan-martin/ ___________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
