*Title:* Conservation Program Coordinator (1-year fixed-term)
*Location:* Land Use and Environmental Planning, Stanford University *Position Eligible for Benefits* *Description:* The Conservation Program is responsible for the protection of biological resources on Stanford University lands for their academic value and in compliance with state and federal law. In accordance with these goals, the Conservation Program implements Stanford’s Habitat Conservation Plan, drawn up for the protection of California tiger salamander, California red-legged frog, and an intergrade garter snake. Beyond the basic activities outlined in the Habitat Conservation Plan, the Conservation Program pro-actively manages for native biodiversity across taxa. The Conservation Program completes plant community restoration, wildlife habitat enhancement, and environmental outreach programs. In support of the Conservation Program’s responsibility to support native biodiversity on Stanford’s lands, the Conservation Program also works with faculty, staff, and students to execute research and coursework within the field of applied ecology. The Stanford Conservation Program’s research, monitoring, and management activities are executed in the field by a dynamic team of undergraduate students, recently graduated students, volunteers, and partnerships with local non-profit environmental organizations. The environmental outreach program is a growing component of the Stanford Conservation Program’s mission. The burgeoning program currently consists of volunteer work days linked to restoration projects and the Lagunita Naturalists Program. Lagunita Naturalists use live organisms, plant samples, a spotting scope, and guide books to introduce visitors to Lagunita’s rich natural history and encourage our community to steward a unique natural asset. The Conservation Program Coordinator will report to the Conservation Program Manager and will be instrumental in helping to continue to build the Stanford Conservation Program and its work at Stanford and in our community. *Job Responsibilities:* - Coordinate the day-to-day work responsibilities of the Stanford Conservation Program including data management, field equipment maintenance and organization, field work, and basic biological data analysis (45%). - Execute educational outreach programs including volunteer work efforts and the Lagunita Naturalist Program (20%) - Help hire, train, schedule, and supervise Conservation Technicians (35%) *Core Duties*:* - Perform assigned tasks including the preparation of maps, figures, and tables representing biological data to support land use planning and conservation of biological resources at Stanford. - Collect biological data in the field and maintain biological database to precise standards. - Help to manage and supervise a team of Conservation Technicians. - Provide educational programming for university employees regarding compliance with the Stanford Habitat Conservation Plan and other university permits. - Help to manage and coordinate partnerships with local non-profit environmental groups and volunteer work days in support of biological conservation on Stanford lands For More Information and To Apply See: https://stanford.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=77699&lang=en https://conservation.stanford.edu/
