Research Foundation - Research Analyst - College of Environmental Science and Forestry
About The Position
The Restoration Science Center is looking for highly competent individual with a diverse professional skillset to assist RSC staff in managing its Lawn to Meadow Program. This position will include assisting with meadow restoration tasks such as creating seed mixes for meadow establishment based on site conditions and landowner goals, conducting site assessments, and communicating with landowners remotely and in person to discuss improving their land to benefit water quality and wild life. Tasks also include research on plant community interactions, pollinators, soil invertebrates and soil science. The coordinator will work as part of the RSC team to collaborate with local conservation organizations on this effort and will assist in creating demonstration sites and maintaining existing sites. The coordinator will also produce educational and communications materials for the program.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including demonstrated clear and concise email correspondence and in the field interactions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willing and able to travel for site visits (vehicle owner with valid driver's license).
- Field experience and/or knowledge of land conservation and management.
Nice To Haves
- Diverse knowledge of ecological systems, plant identification, and watershed related science and best management practices.
- Track record of working with the public and coordinating public educational events.
- Experience with field science photography and documenting research.
Responsibilities
- assisting with meadow restoration tasks such as creating seed mixes for meadow establishment based on site conditions and landowner goals
- conducting site assessments
- communicating with landowners remotely and in person to discuss improving their land to benefit water quality and wild life
- research on plant community interactions, pollinators, soil invertebrates and soil science
- collaborate with local conservation organizations on this effort and will assist in creating demonstration sites and maintaining existing sites
- produce educational and communications materials for the program
Benefits
- healthcare
- dental
- vision
- pension plans
- competitive pay
- generous paid time off
- life insurance
- long-term disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
