JOB DESCRIPTION:

10KYI is seeking highly motivated and creative applicants to fill a full-time (40hrs/week) Restoration Project Coordinator position to coordinate a certified weed-free gravel program. This position will assist in implementation of field operations, outreach, reporting, and data management.

The position reports to and works closely with 10KYI’s executive director and program manager.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position requires excellent communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills, and the employee should expect to spend >40% of their time working outdoors in all weather conditions.

· Coordinate, supervise, and implement IPS prevention and control programs within open-pit mines using 10KYI-sourced best management practices and policies

· Manage and coordinate restoration field crews:

o Schedule, equip, and deploy crews

o Prioritize survey and control locations

o Ensure data quality during field operations

· Supervise and conduct surveys to find, map, and control IPS in a variety of forested and open riverine habitats, pastures, gravel mines, and along roads

· Apply protocols to complete manual and chemical treatment of IPS

· Maintain data and develop reports on sites and species treatments and activities

· Work with GIS staff to develop maps for planning, fieldwork, and reporting

· Coordinate communication of intended action and complete reports of project activities for partners, landowners, land managers, and the public

· Assist in the development of communication, outreach programs and presentations, and educational materials related to IPS and habitat restoration programs, resources, and opportunities

· Provide communication, coordination, partnerships, and information transfer between federal, state, and local partners in the public and private sectors

· Data entry and reporting using Microsoft Office Suite

· ArcGIS point and polygon post-processing and QA/QC

· Work with the executive director and other staff to develop fundable project ideas consistent with 10KYI’s mission

· Actively research potential funding sources

· Assist in writing grant proposals to state and federal agencies, private foundations, and other sources of funding

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· A Bachelor’s degree* in natural resources management, botany, ecology, environmental science or policy, or a related field and three (3) years relevant experience; OR a Master’s degree* in same, and one (1) year relevant experience

(*The educational requirements may be waived for applicants with a significant work history in local resource management and knowledge of local watersheds, landownership, and land management practices.)

· Knowledge of open-pit mine operations

· A WSDA Pesticide Applicator License with Aquatic and Rights-of-Way Weed endorsement (or ability to attain within 30 days of hire)

· Have a clean driving record and a valid state driver’s license

· Strong written and verbal communications skills are critical, including the ability to translate complex scientific or legal information to policymakers and the public

· Experience communicating with different audiences (e.g., public, scientific, and policy) and interest in collaborating with and coordinating diverse stakeholder groups

· Strong leadership and organizational skills

· Knowledge of and experience in IPS prevention and management

· Strong native and invasive plant identification skills

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and handheld GPS units

· Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and carry a 20-pound pack over various terrain

· Ability to safely operate a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads

· Committed to supporting native biodiversity through an innovative and highly regarded program, protecting forests, agricultural lands, and habitats for fish and wildlife from the impacts of invasive plants

· Ability to navigate and set a bearing using a compass and to read aerial and topographical maps

· Understanding of basic principles in botany, wildlife and fish biology, ecology, geology, and hydrology

· Comfortable with flexible weekly schedules, which adjust to weather and project needs

· Team player, committed to working collaboratively with 10KYI staff, crews, and the diverse scope of project partners

· Enjoys and thrives in rural communities and landscapes located in the wet coastal temperate rainforest in and adjacent to Olympic National Park

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (not required):

· A working knowledge of ArcGIS

· Experience writing grant proposals and supporting program development efforts

· Experience with herbicide handling, application, and application equipment

· Standard and/or Wilderness First Aid and CPR

Visit www.10000yearsinstitute.org/work-with-us for more information.