Adirondack Aquatic Invasive Species Project Coordinator

Keene Valley, New York (NY)

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The Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Project Coordinator is a team member of the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP), one of New York’s eight Partnerships for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM).  APIPP is housed at the Adirondack Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, one of APIPP’s four founding partners. The APIPP facilitates the development, coordination and implementation of innovative programs in the Adirondack region for invasive species prevention, monitoring, mapping, management, education, and restoration (more information online at www.adkinvasives.com).  The AIS Project Coordinator’s primary role is to lead APIPP’s early detection and education programs for AIS, collaborate with and coordinate partners in the region working on AIS, and serve as an expert resource for partners and communities on AIS issues.  This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to work in a creative, team-oriented environment using diverse strategies to address an important and high profile conservation issue.

The AIS Project Coordinator participates in the development, coordination and implementation of AIS programs in the Adirondack region.  This includes the following functions:

• Coordinate APIPP’s aquatic invasive species volunteer monitoring program, including organizing training sessions, coordinating volunteers, and lending support and assistance
• Conduct aquatic invasive species surveys, including maintaining survey gear and equipment, and lend guidance to aquatic invasive species management efforts
• Develop and deliver presentations to stakeholder groups at local, state and regional levels, participate in education and outreach events and maintain APIPP’s Blog
• Perform database entry, GIS mapping and analysis
• Develop work plans and project reports as necessary
• Coordinate partners and activities of APIPP’s Aquatic Invasive Species Committee
• Identify ways to enhance invasive species prevention, detection and management strategies
• Coordinate regional AIS prevention, early detection and management with other PRISMs and regional partners

• BA/BS/AS/Technical or vocational degree in science-related field and 1 year related experience in custodial and ecological land management or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Knowledge of natural systems.
• Experience in ecological land management principles.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Experience performing physical work.

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with the Conservancy's Auto Safety Program.  Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers."  Please see further details in the Auto Safety Program document available at www.nature.org/careers. 

Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

The position is located at the Adirondack Chapter of The Nature Conservancy’s office in Keene Valley, NY.  The Adirondack Chapter has a highly successful 40+ year track record of conservation work within northern New York.

The AIS Project Coordinator may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.  These conditions may require considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain, present frequent possibility of injury and require long hours in isolated settings.

The position is a full-time position with renewal each year contingent upon availability of continuing state funds.  A start date of late April to early May is desired but flexible.

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The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of men and women of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or other status protected by law. 

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