Please see below for an exciting opportunity with New Jersey Audubon. Applications should be directed to Jean Lynch at [email protected]
** *Position Title:* *Stewardship Project Coordinator South * *Department* *Stewardship * *Location:* *Center for Research & Education, Cape May Court House, NJ* *Reports To:* *Stewardship Project Director * *Job Classification:* *Full-time (40 hour week)* * * *Job Description: *The Stewardship Project Coordinator, reporting to the Stewardship Project Director, works collaboratively to reach targeted conservation goals in focal areas statewide, with an emphasis on Southern New Jersey. ** ** The Project Coordinator position is focused on conservation and restoration of focal areas by working with public and private landowners and other stakeholders and partners to develop and implement a wide range of habitat stewardship and restoration projects. These may include creation of grasslands and riparian buffers, wetland restoration, forest stewardship activities, invasive species control, and promotion of agricultural practices that reduce ecological impacts or provide ecological benefits. ** ** ** ** The Project Coordinator will serve as the NJA representative on two or more initiatives and will advise landowners participating in those initiatives with habitat management practices as well as assisting the Project Director with coordination, technical support, and field assessment and monitoring. Other responsibilities will include coordinating volunteers as necessary to meet program goals; development and delivery of external communications including but not limited to presentations, press releases, and other spoken and written content; interacting with various partners (public, private and governmental) to promote effective, active conservation management actions associated with critical habitats. The Stewardship Project Coordinator will also manage the database for the Important Bird Areas Program.**** ** ** *Major Responsibilities: ***** **· **Provide oversight and assist with project management for implementation of specific field-based projects; **** **· **Initiate and follow through on landowner outreach efforts**** **· **Develop conservation plans both independently and in cooperation with Project Director;**** **· **Develop and implement habitat management plans on designated public and private lands;**** **· **Aid landowners in the development of project proposals for federal funding. **** **· **Deliver federal and state conservation incentive programs through landowner contacts;**** **· **Facilitate community-based conservation through the development and distribution of education materials and press articles, as well as through creation of web content and social media postings;**** **· **Organizes and conducts workshops for stakeholders;**** **· ** Manages the Important Bird Areas database; **** **· **Recruit, train and coordinate volunteers to act as stewards of natural resources through data submission or participation in community restoration and stewardship events; **** **· **Works with the Stewardship Project Director and other department staff to identify funding sources and prepare project reports and proposals;**** **· **Identify and explore opportunities to expand NJA conservation programs; **** **· **Initiate, develop and maintain key relationships with partners, funders, donors and other contacts as well as completing other tasks as requested; **** **· **Participates with other mission area staff to adopt a “team” approach towards daily operations; **** **· **Creates and posts announcements for internships within the Stewardship Department’s southern region; oversees and assigns duties for interns; **** ** ** *Knowledge/Skills * **· **A motivated self-starter who is also a strong team player. *** * **· **Excellent writing and speaking skills essential. **** **· **Experience using GIS software (*e.g.* ESRI) essential. **** **· **Familiarity with a variety of software programs, including standard Microsoft software products. GPS experience is a plus. **** **· **Possess effective time management skills and the ability to organize complex projects. **** **· **Ability to effectively recruit and supervise volunteers **** **· **Experience developing and implementing restoration projects. * *** **· **Fundraising or grant writing experience is beneficial. **** ** ** *Qualifications: * **· **M.S. in wildlife biology, natural resources, or related field preferred including an emphasis in land management and/or conservation planning. **** **· **Two years experience working in the natural resources or conservation field. **** **· **Must be willing to travel and work weekends and nights as required. This requires a reliable vehicle and a valid New Jersey Driver’s License. **** **· **Must be able to perform field work, such as planting and walking on uneven surfaces, and be able to lift at least 25 pounds. **** **· **Flexibility to adjust hours to meet specials needs of the organization. **** ** ** *Starting Date*: April 1, 2013**** ** ** *Salary:* Commensurate with experience.**** ** ** *Application Deadline:* Position will be posted until filled.**** ** ** Qualified individuals may apply by sending resumes with cover letters to: Jean Lynch, Stewardship Projector Director via email [email protected] **** ** ** *New Jersey Audubon Society is an equal opportunity employer. * ** **
