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GA Seed Network Field technician, State Botanical Garden Based at SBG Athens
University of Georgia This is a grant funded position with secured funding for two years. While the continuation of funding and employment is anticipated, it is not guaranteed.
This position wil... l serve as technical expert in plant identification and plant community classification. Coordinate seed collecting efforts in Georgia and neighboring states for source-identified plant materials increase and seed banking. Utilize iNaturalist, partner recommendations, plant community data, field experience to find and identify target plant species in natural areas. Ground truth observations in situ, assess species identification and status of populations (determine and document if occurrence is sizeable for seed collecting). Coordinate permits, permissions, species priority needs among partners (including Forest Service, Fish & Wildlife Service, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Southeastern Grasslands Institute, Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance members), site scouting, habitat quality evaluation. Coordinate seed collecting assessments, seed collecting, initial processing for short term storage, paper work, data entry, labeling, databasing, vouchers, shipping to Bend Oregon or to other seed storage partners.
Link:https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/411786See More >>
Environmental Technician
EcoPoint, Inc. Working under the direction of the Senior Environmental Technician, conduct field scouting research, data collection, and seed collecting activities. These efforts are contracted ... to EcoPoint, Inc. to support the BLM’s Seeds of Success (SOS) Program. SOS is a program coordinated by the BLM to support seed collections from native plant populations to conserve and develop native plant materials for stabilizing, rehabilitating, and restoring lands in the United States. Duties include assisting in the field to scout populations, collect seed, conduct surveys, collect seed and process plant specimens, plant identification, data collection, preparation of field forms and reports, data entry and labeling of field collections, seed processing, seed testing, and preparation of seeds for storage.
Link:https://www.ecopoint-inc.com/careers/See More >>
Environmental Biologist
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Under the direction of the Director of Environmental Management, the Environmental Biologist (EB) is responsible for the operational support of all environmental natural resource ... protection and outreach for the Tribe. The EB maintains, develops and implements environmental programs and activities, while also ensuring that the Tribe complies with Federal and Tribal environmental policies and regulations. The EB assists the Environmental department with protecting flora and fauna for the Tribe in light of its economic, cultural, and political objectives. The Environmental Biologist also supports the sustainable development and capacity building of the Environmental department.
Link:https://www.sanmanuelcareers.com/job/R0014349/Environmental-BiologistSee More >>
Conservation Director of Research
Atlanta Botanical Garden - Southeastern Center for Conservation POSITION TITLE: Director of Research DEPARTMENT: Conservation & Research REPORTS TO: Vice President, Conservation & Research FLSA: Exempt LOCATION: Atlanta,... GA
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the leadership and effectiveness of the Southeastern Center for Conservation (SECC) Research team, which produces world-class scientific research with important practical applications to advance plant conservation. In cooperation with the Vice President of Conservation & Research and Director of Applied Conservation, provide strategic leadership to set and meet program objectives and priorities. The mission of the SECC is to lead innovative strategies and partnerships to conserve imperiled plants and natural communities.
EcoPoint EcoPoint, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Greenhouse and Farm Manager to help run day to
day operations at our Native Plant Greenhouse and Plant Farm in Fairfield, Utah. Seeking
... a dedicated person fascinated by, and interested in, the care and growing of native
plants on a large scale.
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Seed Conservation Assistant
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Description Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is hiring a Seed Conservation Assistant! Are you passionate about plants and conservation research, excited about inspiring mean... ingful connections between people and nature in one of the most beautiful settings in Maine, and committed to supporting the Gardens’ Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility goals?
Seasonal (June – October) Full-time hours (40 hours per week) $18.75 hourly, non-exempt Applications will be reviewed by March 31 (submission deadline) The interview process will include a virtual Interview with the Director of Plant Science and Collection and Curator of Living Collections.
The Seed Conservation Assistant, along with the Plant Conservation Coordinator, is responsible for collecting, cleaning, recording, and storing seed for ex situ conservation in Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens seed bank. The Assistant will primarily work on the conservation of seed from taxa found in habitats vulnerable to climate change throughout Maine and may also assist with other tasks relating to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens seed banking program.
This is a seasonal position at 40 hours/week, typically Monday-Friday from June - October. Start and end times will vary day to day. Flexible start and end dates. The candidate will often work in the field and must have reliable transportation to and from field sites. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens offers mileage reimbursement.
Link:https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3078792See More >>
Curator of Living Collections
Huntsville Botanical Gardens The Curator of Living Collections is responsible for managing the Garden’s living collections and documentation. This position will coordinate and implement plant acquisition, acc... essioning and deaccessioning activities in alignment with the HBG Living Collections Plan and the Plant Science and Conservation strategy of Huntsville Botanical Garden. When necessary, this position is responsible for communicating with a wide variety of audiences including volunteers, the public, federal, state, local, and tribal agencies and elected officials; nongovernmental organizations and interest groups; industry; public land users; and other stakeholders.
Link:https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2972469See More >>
