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    Plant Healthcare Technician Invest in your future!  Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation!  Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnerships, a commitment to safety and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.   We are currently looking to add a dynamic Plant Healthcare Technician to our passionate team of tree care professionals in Portland, Maine.  Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!   What You’ll Do: Cultivate your career and fertilize your future Properly identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest prone areas. Communicate with and educate the client regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control and fertilization service with customers Continuously monitor plant health quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors Drive, use, maintain and properly operate equipment (truck and sprayer)   What We’re Looking For: Love of the outdoors Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and knowledge of turf or tree physiology Ability to complete the Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Tech training program upon hire Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire Valid driver’s license Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law   What We Offer: * Paid time off and paid holidays Opportunities for advancement All job-specific equipment and safety gear provided 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options Group health plan Employee referral bonus program Locations throughout the US in major cities and desirable areas Career development program supported by industry expert Safety Specialists and Skills Trainers Scholarship program for children of employees A charitable matching gift program *All listed benefits available to eligible employees   We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.  As a service provider, our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state or local law.    The Davey Tree Expert Company has U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 47 states and five provinces and provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for the residential, utility, commercial, and government markets. Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 40 years and has more than 10,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit www.davey.com   If you need any assistance at any time please contact us at 1-800-445-8733 ext. 1108 or at ed.help@davey.com .

Researchers and educators at GMRI are currently accepting applications for a temporary, part-time Research Assistant (RA) to join GMRI’s Education department 15-20 hours per week from March 2020 through August 2020, with the possibility of extension. GMRI and its research partners - Oregon State University (OSU) and TERC - are currently undertaking work to investigate the socio-cultural impact of GMRI’s longstanding informal science program, LabVenture, within and across Maine communities. Beginning March of 2020, this research is entering a statewide recruitment and data collection phase and we are seeking a short-term Research Assistant to assist with (1) recruitment outreach, (2) managing communication between the research team and research participants, and (3) organizing and scheduling Zoom or phone interviews between members of the research team and approximately 100 research participants. Candidates for this position will work closely with GMRI’s Learning Scientist and will be invited to join project meetings to learn more about the theoretical, methodological and analytical foundations which guide this work. Subject to funding, and if mutually agreeable between parties, opportunities to continue work on the project beyond August of 2020 may arise. Responsibilities/Tasks Contacting potential research participants via email or phone to schedule Zoom or phone interviews. A list of possible research participants – including contact information - will be provided by the research team Maintaining a record of communication with potential research participants, including attempts at contact and summaries of all conversations Assigning interviews to members of the research team, including providing real-time scheduling support by booking interviews and preventing scheduling conflicts Maintaining a record of all scheduled and completed interviews Assisting the GMRI Research Team in a “second wave” of recruitment outreach and management, including utilizing social media (e.g. Facebook, Reddit, Twitter) to distribute survey links. Required Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in any field, or equivalent work experience Prior experience using Calendly, Google Calendar, Outlook, Doodle or other meeting schedulers Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Docs and Google Sheets Strong oral and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and ability to remain flexible to changing needs Interest in working in a demanding, dynamic and entrepreneurial setting   Other Preferred Qualifications An interest in learning and social science research will be an enhancement for the person in the position We are proud to confirm our long-standing policy and commitment to providing equal access and equal employment opportunities in all terms, conditions, processes and benefits of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.  Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

The Gulf of Maine Research Institute’s (GMRI) new Climate Center aspires to close the gap between advances in climate science and real-world decisions that support a healthy ocean, a diverse marine economy, and resilient coastal communities. Through this new interdisciplinary Center, our staff will demonstrate how to support coastal communities, fishermen, fish farmers, seafood businesses, and marine resource management agencies as they make a profound cognitive leap from reliance on past experiences and historical data to using models to plan future ocean activities and investments and implementation of strategic adaptation and mitigation solutions. The Center seeks to achieve both immediate impact in the Gulf of Maine bioregion and to transfer best-practices to other regions. The Climate Center Director will have primary responsibility for leading, funding, and managing GMRI’s interdisciplinary climate center strategy and for refining it to meet future needs. They will partner with colleagues and stakeholders internally and externally to identify problems and opportunities to address. They will write funding proposals to support new projects and serve as project manager for cross-organizational initiatives and collaborations with external partners. The Climate Center Director will be a seasoned, dynamic professional responsible for the programmatic and funding success of the Climate Center and will contribute to elevating GMRI’s global leadership in solving ocean-climate challenges. Responsibilities The ideal candidate will: Elevate GMRI as a leader in climate change knowledge and problem-solving related to marine resources and the marine economy; Work with internal colleagues and external stakeholders to assess the needs of the Gulf of Maine bioregion and identify leadership opportunities to advance GMRI’s climate strategy and the Climate Center, including: Support, facilitate, and integrate existing climate work at GMRI to maximize impacts; Convene, engage, and facilitate stakeholders to explore, develop, and execute initiatives to meet the challenges climate change presents to the bioregion; Identify and cultivate prospective funders and write proposals to fund new initiatives; Manage complex, large scale, multi-stakeholder, transboundary projects; and, Manage financial risk/opportunities across a mix of funded projects with a variety of partners. Lead strategic communications to staff, board, external partners, stakeholders, and the media about climate initiatives and the evolution of the Center; Develop and implement a strategy to document, evaluate, and publicize the effectiveness of the Center’s projects and products in supporting climate-informed decision-making Seek out and operationalize strategic partner collaborations that augment and complement GMRI’s interdisciplinary capacity, extend the reach and impact of climate center initiatives, and ensure the transfer of knowledge and best practices to other markets and geographies. Required Qualifications/Attributes The ideal candidate will have: Deep experience and understanding working in climate change science, policy, business and/or community planning, adaptation and mitigation; Successful track record in fundraising from federal, state, corporate, foundation, and individual sources; Knowledge, sophistication, and entrepreneurial spirit needed to drive early Center momentum; Ability to lead collaborative project teams, including staff, stakeholders and other partners, over the span of various complicated projects and time spans; Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate complex scientific ideas to diverse internal staff, external stakeholders, and the media; Comfort networking with diverse communities, including scientists, industry stakeholders, and business leaders and to work fluidly across sectors and disciplines. Desired Attributes: The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise and a track record of success in several of the relevant areas below and working familiarity with the remainder: Familiarity with various marine resource application market spaces identified in GMRI’s strategic plan (fisheries management, aquaculture, seafood supply chain, fishing communities); Understanding of marine ecology, economic markets, computer, and predictive modeling, and how the application of knowledge affects ocean policy, business decisions, and social capital; Community leadership experience convening diverse stakeholders to solve complex problems; Business/corporate experience related to sustainability and/or Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors for measuring the sustainability and societal impact of an investment or business; and, Ability to ground the work of the Center in established theories around cognitive and social learning, climate communication, and decision science. Other Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., environmental science and economics, climate science and policy, public or business administration, etc.); Minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience; Experience with complex organizational management structures; Proven ability to develop and maintain effective teamwork with coworkers, partners, and stakeholders; Experience working with public and corporate governance entities (e.g., local, state, interstate, federal, and/or international commissions, non-profit boards of directors, for-profit boards of directors); Comfort understanding and using technology; Curiosity and eagerness to be innovative, incorporate best practices and meet organizational needs. We are proud to confirm our long-standing policy and commitment to providing equal access and equal employment opportunities in all terms, conditions, processes, and benefits of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Applicants and employees are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify their race/ethnicity, gender, disability status and veteran status to assist us in fulfilling various data reporting requirements of the federal government. This self-identification is completely voluntary, will be kept strictly confidential and separate from your application data, and used only to meet federal reporting requirements. 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Start/End Dates Optional Training: June 8 – 12, 2020 Member Orientation and Field Season: June 15 – October 16, 2020 A small number of seasonal positions may be available (8-week summer or fall terms)     General Description Live, serve, and explore Maine’s wilderness, coast and mountains with Maine Conservation Corps (MCC).  Members serve in teams of three to six, using traditional construction and maintenance skills to enhance hiking, biking, skiing, and other types of recreational trails throughout the state.  Learn how to highline a 500-pound boulder to construct a stone staircase, build timber structures, or open access to treasured natural areas.  You’ll make a difference in local communities, while connecting to nature, peers and yourself.  Build a path, while finding yours.    Location 54 Independence Dr. Augusta, ME 04330 Training typically takes place in the Augusta area; field projects are conducted throughout Maine.   Time Requirement Field Team Members are 675 Hour AmeriCorps members, with an end date in mid-October. A small number of 300 hour AmeriCorps positions may be available starting in June or August Field Season: Full time, 40 hours a week, 7:00am – 4:30pm, for 9 days (Monday – Tuesday), followed by 5 days off OR Monday – Friday with weekends off. It is typical to have a mixed schedule, and each team has a unique project and travel schedule. Overnights and weekends required.   Duties Field Team Members will participate in job readiness training, covering essential hard and soft skills, and will complete conservation projects as part of a team. You can expect to serve on physically challenging conservation projects in any kind of weather, gaining hands on experience in the groundwork of stewardship.  The Team Member position requires a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, the ability to live and serve collaboratively in a team setting, and the physical ability to carry out the essential functions of the position.   Team Members will: Participate in job readiness training Learn all aspects of trail construction and rehabilitation. Adhere to the MCC safety rules and guidelines. Follow the MCC Code of Conduct, and all guidelines set forth in member agreement and MCC Handbook. Adhere to the MCC drug free workplace policy. Submit paperwork in a timely manner. Paperwork includes timesheets, job readiness assignments, and other forms required by the MCC. Represent the MCC in a professional and supportive manner, to the public and media. Live cooperatively with other members during training and service sessions.  Willingly perform joint living tasks, such as cooking and cleaning and maintaining hygiene (Not to be counted as direct service hours). Build new trails and rehabilitate existing trails Build bridges, wooden ladders, retaining walls, etc. Construct rock staircases, retaining walls, stepping stones, etc. Clear trails (cut and haul brush, dig to mineral soil, pull stumps, etc.) Other tread way maintenance and construction (crush rock, haul gravel)   Training Attend training, such as: orientation to the MCC and AmeriCorps, Leave No Trace, diversity and inclusivity, introduction to trail tools and safety standards Participate in ongoing training such as: resume writing, job search components, and interview skills   Essential Functions Have the desire to learn, serve others, and make a difference Willingness and physical ability to serve on a variety of conservation projects, which will include using power and hand tools Heavy lifting, bending, and carrying up to 50 pounds Serving on trails across steep or uneven terrain Serving in extremes of heat or cold, as well as being exposed to biting and stinging insects Serving, eating, and camping outdoors in all weather conditions Ability to hike 3-12 miles per day in rugged terrain, often carrying heavy gear and tools Ability to perform tasks as part of a cooperative team Non-judgmental attitude, sensitivity to others, approachable Responsible and reliable Interest in personal growth and in participating in on-going training   Marginal Functions The ability to operate an MCC vehicle to transport members and gear to and from project sites   Service Conditions This position requires serving in adverse weather conditions, including cold, rain, hot, and humidity, exposure to biting and stinging insects, hiking with all tools and gear over difficult terrain, and sleeping in tents. This position should be viewed not as a traditional job, but as an experience where long hours and extended time away from home, often in remote locations, are to be expected.   Qualifications Must be eligible for AmeriCorps Education Award High School diploma or equivalent Must be at least 17 years old Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident Must agree to criminal history checks   Benefits Team Members are AmeriCorps members who will receive a weekly living stipend of $270 (less taxes). Other benefits include a wide range of training and networking opportunities, housing during training, pro-deals, a Maine State Park Pass, and an education award of $2,321.90 ($1289.95 for 300 hour members). Some members may also be eligible for student loan deferment and childcare reimbursement.