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Administrative Manager
Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum (Ann Arbor, MI)
University of Michigan’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum (MBGNA) stewards over 840 acres of land and water across 4 properties in and around Ann Arbor, with Nichols Arboretum and Matthaei Botanical Gardens serving as its two anchor locations. With more than 500,000 annual visitors, MBGNA is committed to becoming a transformative force for social and ecological resilience through the lands and waters we steward.
The Administrative Manager will need to be familiar with UM policies and procedures and assure awareness and compliance; interpret and provide information related to University policies and business procedures to MBGNA staff and leadership; represent the MBGNA to other University units and outside parties with authority to make financial and operational commitments; resolve operating problems, employee complaints and grievances; serve on University committees. This position will work proactively in a dynamic unit and be able to work independently and interactively as part of a team. You will report to the Director of Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum.
Please click here for a full job description and apply before the deadline of August 21, 2022.
Conservation Coordinator – Eastern Lower Peninsula
Michigan Nature Association (Okemos, MI)
The Michigan Nature Association (MNA) is seeking an exceptional candidate for its Conservation Coordinator in the Eastern Lower Peninsula region. The Conservation Coordinator will be the local face of MNA in their assigned region. Reporting to the Conservation Manager, they will help advance MNA’s projects and priorities in the region, with a primary emphasis on the stewardship and management of the region’s network of MNA sanctuaries.
The successful candidate will be a self-motivated self-starter with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deliver quality results under deadlines. In this multifaceted role they will guide stewardship, management, and planning for their assigned sanctuaries; recruit and oversee volunteers; represent MNA at regional meetings and events; support MNA’s environmental education programs; participate in key conservation partnerships; and contribute to MNA’s public engagement efforts (its magazine, social media, events, etc.).
For a complete job description including application instructions, visit the online posting here and remember to apply before the August 23, 2022 deadline.
Executive Director
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (Stateline, NV)
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is a unique and long-standing hybrid organization — created in 1969 by authority of an interstate compact agreement between the States of Nevada and California and ratified by the United States Congress, to protect and restore the environment of Lake Tahoe. The bi-state agency is charged with regional planning, development and redevelopment oversight, regulatory enforcement, and implementation of environmental protection and restoration programs for the Region.
Under the direction of the Governing Board, the core role of the Executive Director will be to lead others in how to preserve and protect the integrity and harmony of the environmental, economic, and social values of the Region and to integrate responsible and accountable human use into the environment in a sustainable way. The ideal candidate will have a passion for landscape scale conservation and restoration programs, and be a dynamic, visionary, strategic thinker who appreciates the need for teamwork and collaboration. The successful candidate will be politically astute with excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary to build and maintain effective relationships. They will support and engage staff, while providing positive, motivational leadership to all groups of individuals. For a full job description and to view the full scope of responsibility for the position, please view the information here or on www.prothman.com. Applicants are advised of a first review deadline on September 11, 2022.
Restoration Technician 1 & Seasonal Landscaping Crew Member
PlantWise (Ann Arbor, MI)
PlantWise is seeking a Restoration Technician and Seasonal Landscaping Crew Member to join our team!
Our Restoration Technicians assist in a variety of projects including prescribed burning, restoration, and native landscaping and maintenance. We’re looking for folks with experience working with and repairing power tools, native plant and weed identification skills, driving ATVs, and driving/backing trailers.
Our Landscaping Crew Member will be involved in all native landscaping projects focusing on rain gardens, green infrastructure, and use all native plants. When not contributing to landscaping efforts, you will work as a crew member for ecological restoration projects. We are seeking applicants with experience in building and maintaining landscapes, and an interest in native plants and ecological restoration is a plus. Our typical schedule is Monday – Thursday, 7am – 5pm. Position will start in early April and end in late September. Applications are accepted until the role is filled, so apply today!
For more information on PlantWise and to see full job details, please visit: www.plantwiserestoration.com
Terrestrial Invasive Species Specialists x2
Golden Sands RC&D (Stevens Point, WI)
Golden Sands Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc. (RC&D) is an equal opportunity employer seeking two proactive and highly motivated Terrestrial Invasive Species Specialists for the upcoming field season. These individuals will have the opportunity to help control a variety of terrestrial invasive species in collaboration with the Oneida Nation and various county parks departments in Outagamie, Waupaca and Brown County.
To see a complete job description and submit your application, please visit us here. To apply, please provide resume, cover letter, and three professional references by email to Hannah Butkiewicz at info@goldensandsrcd.org. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until all available positions have been filled.
Field Crew Member
Feral Flora (Ann Arbor, MI)
Feral Flora is seeking a seasonal employee for the 2022 season. This position will begin ASAP and consist of four-day weeks (averaging 35 hrs/wk) through September; with the exception of May where 5 days/week may be required. Potential part-time hours may be available October through March, 2023 if weather and workload allows. General responsibilities include planting a variety of material, mulching, weeding, hardscape installation, and digging rain gardens as well as nursery work including watering, transplanting, and general care of native plants.
For more information, please see the full job description here. When ready, please send a resume and cover letter to info@feral-flora.com. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until all available positions have been filled.
Coordinator
Timberland Invasives Partnership (Menominee County, WI)
The TIP Coordinator oversees invasive species management effort throughout the four-county TIP area, implementing goals set by the Steering Committee. This is accomplished through a mufti-faceted approach including capacity building efforts, raising public awareness through education, invasive species monitoring and treatment, native habitat restoration, and grant writing/tracking. The TIP Coordinator serves as the primary public representative of TIP.
To see the full job description, please click here. When ready, send your cover letter, resume, and three references by email to tracybeckman.lumberjack@frontier.com. This position will remain open until filled.
Conservation Worker II
Natural Area Preservation (Ann Arbor, MI)
The City of Ann Arbor NAP is hiring! Candidates should be prepared to: manually remove invasive plant species from natural areas; assist with prescribed ecological burns; monitor progress of restoration and ecological stewardship activities; maintain and construct trails; collect, process, and sow seed from native plants; keep accurate, detailed records of work performed; apply herbicide for the control of invasive plant species; help lead and supervise volunteer workdays.
Visit the full online posting here for more information. This role will remain open until filled.