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| Title | Pollinator Conservation Specialist / Agronomist |
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Reporting to the Xerces Society Pollinator Conservation Program Co-Director (Eric Lee-Mäder), and in collaboration with private sector partners, the Pollinator Conservation Specialist / Agronomist will: • Coordinate day to day operations of pollinator habitat enhancement and establishment across thousands of acres of farmland in the Upper Midwest, Northern Plains, and Prairie Provinces of Canada • Develop and consistently improve habitat establishment methodology in pasture and cropland settings • Provide regular habitat restoration technical support to other farmers, partner organizations, and other Xerces staff • Build and maintain positive working relationships with farmers including remote technical assistance and encouragement to ensure successful project completion • Source plant materials for habitat projects in both the U.S. and Canada • Collaboration with grain processors and conservation agencies including the USDA-NRCS and Canadian Conservation Districts to recruit farmers for pollinator habitat establishment • Foster excellent relationships with seed industry partners and suppliers • Support Xerces’ partners with science-based advice and consulting on restoration practice, seed sourcing and other aspects of habitat restoration |