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Position:<\/strong> Program Director<\/p>\n Office location:<\/strong> Corvallis, Oregon<\/p>\n Status:<\/strong> Regular, full time<\/p>\n Compensation:<\/strong> $26.42-33.00, depending on experience, plus competitive benefits package (health insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.).<\/p>\n Closing date:<\/strong> November 27, 2020.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n About Us:<\/strong> The Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE) is a dynamic nonprofit organization founded in 1999 whose mission is to conserve native species and habitats through restoration, research and education. We fill a unique niche among nonprofits and work with a diverse group of partners including federal, state and county agencies and municipalities to accomplish our mission. We maintain an open and convivial office environment with approximately 24 regular staff in our main office in Corvallis, OR and branch office in Santa Fe, NM. We are committed to diversity and equity in our work place and the communities we serve. Please see our mission and diversity statements.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Position Summary:<\/strong> IAE is seeking a Program Director with a diverse skillset to manage our Plant Materials Program. This program works in all areas of native plant and seed production, from wildland seed collection to agricultural production, and partnership coordination through outreach to professionals and the public. The Plant Materials Program Director manages IAE\u2019s native plant farm, wild seed collection activities, native seed partnerships in Oregon, and the Native Seed Network website. This position also coordinates the production of the National Native Seed Conference. Our farm facilities are located in Corvallis, Oregon, and include seed production for restoration of habitats (e.g. prairie, coastal grassland), and conservation and recovery of rare plants (e.g., Nelson\u2019s checkermallow and Bradshaw\u2019s lomatium) and wildlife (e.g., Fender\u2019s blue butterfly and streaked horned lark) using a variety of plant materials. IAE works with agencies to collect wild seed for conservation and increase, hiring and coordinating seed collection staff in Oregon and elsewhere. This program serves a coordination role for the Willamette Valley Native Plant Partnership and the Coastal Native Seed Partnership in Oregon, and manages the Native Seed Network including its website (www.nativeseednetwork.org<\/a>) and national conference. This Program Director supervises up to five staff.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Job Responsibilities <\/strong><\/p>\n A) Program management (60%) <\/strong><\/p>\n \uf0b7 Supervises and mentors staff, oversees project deliverables, and manages program finances.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Develops and manages budgets and project work plans and maintains and develops new relationships with project partners.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Supervises and oversees hiring of program staff, including project manager(s), technicians and interns. Works with program staff to develop workplans, schedules and professional growth.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Prepares contracts and hires, schedules, and supervises contractors and work crews.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Implements projects in coordination with program staff and other program directors.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Develops and implements business planning for IAE\u2019s farming activities.<\/p>\n B) Fundraising to support program (20%) <\/strong><\/p>\n \uf0b7 Leads fundraising for program support assisted by Executive staff or other Program Directors.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Writes or contributes substantially to grant proposals, including cultivation of relationships, coordination with funders and project partners, and development of the project concept.<\/p>\n C) Writing and communication (10%) <\/strong><\/p>\n \uf0b7 Writes and edits reports and other products. Edits written documents produced by other staff.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Effectively communicates in writing to anticipated audiences, including funders, members of the scientific community\/peer-reviewed outlet, project partners, the public, etc.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Conducts tours, workshops, and presentations to professional organizations, funders, partners, and the public.<\/p>\n D) Organization support and Collaboration outside IAE (10%) <\/strong><\/p>\n \uf0b7 Aware of larger organization processes via management team meetings.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Provides support to the organization and other Program Directors through fundraising, financial management or staff management.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Sustains existing relationships with partners.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Minimum qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n \uf0b7 A minimum of five years of relevant and related experience in plant ecology at the management level (can be a combination of education and work)<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience managing and coordinating several projects simultaneously.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Ability to work long hours in adverse weather conditions with potential exposure to poison oak. Ability to hike up to 3 miles carrying a 40-pound pack and work in a bent-over\/kneeling\/sitting position for long periods of time.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Positive attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Able to navigate using aerial photos, compass, mapping apps on a tablet and\/or GIS.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Current U.S. driver\u2019s license and acceptable driving record.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Desired skills, abilities and experience <\/strong><\/p>\n \uf0b7 Plant materials production and seed processing: Comprehensive knowledge of plant materials production from plug growth, field preparation, and planting through harvest and cleaning, including seed certification.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Seed knowledge: Able to adapt seed facilities as needed for improved storage conditions, assess seed labs and work with them for seed testing, interpret seed tests, and assess seeds for maturity.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Seed collection: Able to collect native seed from wild populations and instruct others on target\/non-target species ID.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Plant species ID: Skilled in plant identification, demonstrated ability to learn new species and families, familiar with plant families and use of dichotomous keys, able to identify suite of target species. Familiarity with regional plant communities and habitat requirements for wildlife.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Event coordination: Able to fully coordinate a conference, including site selection, contracting, event spatial layout, virtual attendance and production, attendee registration, program development, speaker selection and management.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Meeting facilitation. Plan, facilitate, and provide follow-up for group or public meetings.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Data management. Independently perform quality control tasks. Able to import\/export and design queries to extract data from databases. Able to organize and manipulate spreadsheets.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n How to Apply <\/strong><\/p>\n To apply for this position:<\/p>\n 1. Complete the online job application form. https:\/\/forms.gle\/rRixhdv57SZDo65g8.<\/a> You will need the following information:<\/p>\n a. Your contact information<\/p>\n b. When you would be available to start work<\/p>\n c. Contact information (phone and email) for three professional references (including past employers)<\/p>\n d. Answers to specific online questions (we recommend you complete these offline, then paste into the application form)<\/p>\n 2. Email your letter of interest and resume to tom@appliedeco.org with “IAE PMP Director” in the subject line of the email.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Letters of recommendation, additional writing samples, and\/or college transcripts may be requested for top applicants. Applications must be received by August 21, 2020. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Non-U.S. residents must also include a copy of their work visa. Applications will be considered upon receipt until the application deadline.<\/em> Questions may be addressed to: Tom Kaye, tom@appliedeco.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n