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Pay Range:    $39.72 – $52.62 per hour, Commensurate Location:    Reicher Ranch, 3621 RR 620 South, Austin, TX 78738 Hours:   8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday-Friday. Ability to attend meetings outside business hours as required. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning or related field, plus five (5) years of related supervisory/management experience. Preferred Qualifications:   Experience developing strategic direction, managing tactical execution, and providing formal supervision for teams performing tasks related to wildlife or water quality protection through land management practices Experience with local, state and federal regulations, programs and industry practices related to Land Management, Water Quality Protection, Endangered Species Protection, Fire Management and habitat conservation plans...

Vice President of Conservation Reports to:   Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Position Summary Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Vice President (VP) of Conservation provides overall leadership for the Conservation, Science and Policy programs. The VP of Conservation directly supervises Conservation Program directors and serves as a member of the Organization’s senior management team. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Oversees Wild Salmon Center conservation programs including Science and programs in Russia, Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon. Oversees development and implementation of stronghold strategies to ensure durability (habitat protection, restoration; wild fish restoration and protection, building local capacity) in Program work plans. Responsible for development and implementation of Federal Affairs program. Responsible for overseeing and responding to emerging issues (e.g. wild fish zones, Snake River dam...

POSITION SUMMARY   This professional-level position is responsible for developing, overseeing, and implementing assigned Defenders’ strategic plan conservation goals and objectives in the Northwest, with a focus on implementing the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and improving various state and federal lands management and environmental laws, policies and plans to protect and recover imperiled species andthreats impacting them.  As such, this position fulfills Defenders’ mission to protect all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities. This is a full-time, nonsupervisory position with potential opportunities to manage contracts and internships.  The Representative will design and lead initiatives to proactively protect and recover imperiled species and mitigate threats using a variety of approaches including advocacy; project review and comment; decision-maker and public outreach; coalition building; project development and implementation; application of best...

Service Description :  Green Iowa AmeriCorps operates through the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Energy and Environmental Education (UNI CEEE) in Cedar Falls.  The program is looking to recruit passionate and motivated individuals for an 11-month service experience in one of our service locations throughout Iowa. As a member of our new and existing programs sites, you will have the opportunity to create plans in conjunction with city officials, nonprofit leaders and school districts, and execute projects that will greatly impact the communities we serve. The leadership and empowerment experienced as part of our program will be like no other!  Our program hopes to train the next generation of ‘green-collar’ workers through a combination of field trips, presentations, and hands-on learning. Members have the opportunity to build leadership abilities through specific coordinator roles, which will allow each member to contribute their own unique skills to the...