Campus Pride Jobs

REQUIREMENTS: * Bachelor of Science or Arts degree in natural resources management, agricultural or range sciences, fish or wildlife biology, ecology, hydrology or a related discipline. * At least two years\' experience working in natural resources or conservation project management which may include employment with a soil and water conservation district, watershed council, non-governmental or government entity with a focus on conservation planning, or similar organization. * Experience and knowledge with computer use and software typically used in conservation planning including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email, GIS/mapping. * Valid driver\'s license with acceptable driving record. * Possess or obtain Operator Certification Card within 6 months of employment to operate and maintain an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is required. PREFERRED: * Experience in technical grant writing to secure natural resource project funding. * Experience and knowledge of project and construction management that might include irrigation systems, stream restoration, fencing, windbreaks, and off channel watering systems. * Knowledge and familiarity with farming, ranching, and a rural lifestyle. * Project management experience should include coordination of NRCS and Farm Bill programs along with the ability to interact with landowners and partnership agency staff in a timely, positive manner. DUTIES: * Assist with scheduling site visits and participate in meetings with landowners, technical partners, community members, students, and volunteers to identify conservation project opportunities. * Provide technical assistance to landowners for developing project plans and schedules to implement soil and water conservation principles and practices. * Assist landowners and partner agencies to comply with all regulations and environmental permitting. * Prepare and present project updates to landowners, stakeholders, and the local community. Lead onsite tours. * Assist with organizing and implementing education and outreach events including developing supporting meeting materials and information. * Assist with writing detailed and accurate project grant proposals that include schedules and budgets for funding sources. * Serve as contracting officer representative and observer for coordinating with contractors and partnership agencies to implement project construction and restoration activities. * Schedule, organize and manage work crews for planting and plant protection activities. Engage volunteers where feasible to help with planting and stewardship. * Assist with monitoring plan development and collect monitoring information. * Identify native and non-native plant species as part of monitoring protocols designed to track project effectiveness and progress. Summarize and assess monitoring results. * Complete and submit permits applications, assist in completing invoices and receipts, complete bi-monthly timesheets and expense reimbursements. * Additional related duties as assigned.