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The Conservation Ecologist works with the Stewardship Project Director to facilitate on-the-ground habitat restoration by working with public land managers and private landowners to identify design and implement habitat restoration projects.
The Conservation Ecologist works to protect and restore focal areas by engaging communities and land managers in a wide range of activities that improves or restores habitat. Duties include consultation on management practices as well as coordination, technical support, field assessment, aid in developing habitat conservation and restoration activities and interaction with various partners (public, private and governmental) to promote effective, active conservation management actions associated with critical habitats.
Major Responsibilities:
• Provides oversight and project management for implementation of specific field-based projects.
• Oversee landowner outreach efforts.
• Develops conservation plans.
• Aids landowners in the development of project proposals for federal funding.
• Delivers federal and state conservation incentive programs through landowner contacts.
• Organizes and conducts conservation planning workshops for stakeholders.
• Manages Important Bird Areas database and related GIS products.
• Recruits volunteers to act as stewards of natural resources through data submission or participation in community restoration events.
• Prepares project report and grant proposal and identifies opportunities to expand NJAS conservation program.
• Other duties as assigned by the Stewardship Project Director.
Knowledge/Skills
• A motivated self-starter who is also a strong team player.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills essential.
• Experience using GIS software (e.g. ESRI) is preferred.
• Familiarity with a variety of software programs, including standard Microsoft software products is preferred.
• Familiarity with conservation planning software, such as Miradi, is beneficial.
• Possess effective time management skills and the ability to organize complex projects.
• Experience developing and implementing restoration projects.
• Fundraising or grant writing experience is beneficial.
Qualifications:
• M.S. in wildlife biology, natural resources, or related field preferred including an emphasis in land management and/or conservation planning. Relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Two years experience working in the natural resources or conservation field.
• Must be willing to travel and work weekends and nights as required. This requires a reliable vehicle and a valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
• Must be able to perform field work, such as planting and walking on uneven surfaces, and be able to lift at least 25 pounds.
• Flexibility to adjust hours to meet specials needs of the department.
This position will remain open until filled. Please submit a letter of interest and resume.
Qualified individuals may apply by sending a resume with cover letter via email to gylla.macgregor@njaudubon.org or by mail to
Gylla MacGregor
Wattles Stewardship Center
1024 Anderson Road
Port Murray, NJ 07865
Phone: (908) 837-9571
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