Tamarisk Coalition Restoration Coordinator
Description: The Tamarisk Coalition (TC) is a
non-profit organization providing education and technical
assistance to restore riparian lands in the West.
The Coalition is seeking creative individual(s) to work in
the dynamic field of riparian restoration. The
Restoration Coordinator will work in conjunction with the
Tamarisk Coalition staff, many organizations and
agencies to support restoration efforts in the Grand
Junction area, state of Colorado, and the western
region of the United States. Specifically, this positions
main focus will be working in conjunction with
the Dolores River Restoration Partnership (DRRP). The
DRRP is a collaborative restoration partnership
of public and private entities whose goal is to restore the
Dolores River riparian corridor to enhance native
vegetation and manage invasive weed species.
Location/Hours: This position is based in Grand
Junction, Colorado. Professional full-time hourly
position, 40hrs/week, flexible work schedule to
accommodate projects needs including travel and
working some weekends.
Wages/Benefits: Based on education and
experience. Range is $35,360 - $39,520/year plus benefits
including health insurance stipend, continuing
education stipend, holiday/vacation/sick pay, and 403 (b)
7 retirement plan and employee assistance program.
Primary Responsibilities: Primary
responsibilities described below may also include support for other
Tamarisk Coalition programs. Some
responsibilities and/or qualifications may change depending on the
individual and/or specific needs as they relate
to projects. All of the described responsibilities require
strong written and verbal communication skills.
? Coordinating and leading partnership/watershed-wide meeting and several DRRP
subcommittees (working knowledge of vegetation
monitoring and grazing practices is
preferred).
? Coordinating with land managers and their
respective agencies to plan, develop funding for and
implement watershed scale restoration projects (includes grant writing).
? Communication and coordination with natural
resource managers at the State, local and federal
level
? Public presentations
? Skills in GIS mapping & GPS coordinate capture
preferred; Data management in accordance
w/TC protocols
? Planning and conducting various vegetation
surveys and project monitoring protocols with other
TC staff, often in remote locations
? Researching, coordinating, drafting and/or editing technical papers
? Potential for project and contract management
? Assist on other TC projects such as volunteer
program and outreach, fundraising, newsletter
development
Qualifications: Bachelor degree preferably in a
biological science, environmental science, or related
field; preferably two years of restoration or
practical environmental science experience; preferably
working knowledge of western US riparian ecology.
? Experience in developing and or implementing
vegetation monitoring techniques and protocols
? Familiarity with public and private land use,
(grazing, agricultural production, resource
management, passive/active recreational uses)
? Experience in planning, implementing and managing restoration projects. 2
? Computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.)
? High level of GIS/GPS ability in restoration/conservation context
? High level communication, organizational, and
multitasking skills; ability to work in a team
Special Job Requirements:
Must have a dependable car and valid driver's
license, registration, and insurance for travel
throughout Colorado, eastern Utah, and other western states.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including
evenings and weekends as needed
Physical ability to hike, backpack, and raft (oar boat)
Current or willingness to obtain Wilderness First Aid Certification.
Application Instructions: Application deadline is
October 3rd, 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time. Please email
cover letter, resume, and references to Stacy Kolegas, Executive Director
[email protected]; please write
Restoration Coordinator Application in the subject line.
