Title
Conservation Biologist - Remote Technician
Organization
Unique Places, LLC
Description
This is a full-time team support position with UP2S preferably located in the Triangle area of North Carolina, but other parts of North Carolina will be considered. This position reports directly to the Science Director of UP2S.
The primary responsibilities of this position include:
Ecological Resilience Support (40% estimated time)
- Conduct periodic water quality collection and visual inspections of riparian areas in North Carolina including the Rocky River from Siler City to the Deep River. Similar to Riverkeeper duties.
- Assist the Science Director with ecological restoration projects as needed.
- Provide support to the Science Director for business development, research, data acquisition, etc.
- Assist Science Director with information management including document acquisition, filing, organization, and updates.
Mitigation Conservation Easement Program Assistance (30% estimated time)
- Develop Baseline Documentation Reports for conservation easements over mitigation and conservation projects.
- Conduct periodic site visits and assess mitigation properties/projects being considered for conservation.
- Conduct conservation easement monitoring site visits to determine landowner compliance.
- Provide support to Conservation & Mitigation Specialist for business development, research, data acquisition, etc.
- Assist Conservation & Mitigation Specialist with information management including document acquisition, filing, organization, and updates.
Technology & Nature Support (20% estimated time)
- Support Science Director and NatureXR team with general research; grant-writing and research; meeting coordination and note-taking; and general coordination with partners and supporters.
Marketing and Social Media (10% estimated time)
- Coordinate with Conservation and Mitigation Specialist to maintain social media accounts for UP2S.
- Assist with organizational and programmatic marketing efforts.
Requirements of the Position
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Biology, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field.
- Experience in any of the following fields: water quality, water chemistry, biology/botany, ecology, invasive species management, GIS, photography, surveying, real estate, land and resource conservation, alternative energies, land management, ecosystem services, grant-writing, and business development.
- Knowledge of the southeast U.S. landscape, communities, economies, markets, and biota.
- Knowledge of social media platforms and the ability to update and maintain on a regular basis.
- Ability and willingness to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and be available on occasional evenings and weekends.
- Ability and willingness to travel to other states in the southeast including South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Louisiana.
- Ability, sound judgment, and willingness to conduct fieldwork including paddling on rivers and working in remote, natural areas with a priority on safety.
- Willingness to utilize select computer software programs to track projects, clients, and other business-related activities.
- Must possess excellent written, verbal, networking, research, and other communication skills.
- Must be a self-starter, independent, and organized.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment to meet established goals and deadlines.
- Must be committed to UP2S’ business and organizational goals and strategies and be able to maintain strong, positive, collegial working relationships with outside professional advisors, consultants, and partners.
- UP2S does not provide office space or access to the Internet. This is a remote position.
- Periodic in-person visits for meetings and status updates are required (Wilmington area).
- Must be willing to contribute to maintaining an ethical, smooth, and efficient work environment.
- A sense of humor is appreciated, even if it is not that good.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Biology, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field.
Experience in any of the following fields: water quality, water chemistry, biology/botany, ecology, invasive species management, GIS, photography, surveying, real estate, land and resource conservation, alternative energies, land management, ecosystem services, grant-writing, and business development.
Knowledge of the southeast U.S. landscape, communities, economies, markets, and biota.
Knowledge of social media platforms and the ability to update and maintain on a regular basis.
Ability and willingness to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and be available on occasional evenings and weekends.
Ability and willingness to travel to other states in the southeast including South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Louisiana.
Ability, sound judgment, and willingness to conduct fieldwork including paddling on rivers and working in remote, natural areas with a priority on safety.
Willingness to utilize select computer software programs to track projects, clients, and other business-related activities.
Must possess excellent written, verbal, networking, research, and other communication skills.
Must be a self-starter, independent, and organized.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment to meet established goals and deadlines.
Must be committed to UP2S’ business and organizational goals and strategies and be able to maintain strong, positive, collegial working relationships with outside professional advisors, consultants, and partners.
UP2S does not provide office space or access to the Internet. This is a remote position.
Periodic in-person visits for meetings and status updates are required (Wilmington area).
Must be willing to contribute to maintaining an ethical, smooth, and efficient work environment.
A sense of humor is appreciated, even if it is not that good.
Experience in any of the following fields: water quality, water chemistry, biology/botany, ecology, invasive species management, GIS, photography, surveying, real estate, land and resource conservation, alternative energies, land management, ecosystem services, grant-writing, and business development.
Knowledge of the southeast U.S. landscape, communities, economies, markets, and biota.
Knowledge of social media platforms and the ability to update and maintain on a regular basis.
Ability and willingness to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and be available on occasional evenings and weekends.
Ability and willingness to travel to other states in the southeast including South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Louisiana.
Ability, sound judgment, and willingness to conduct fieldwork including paddling on rivers and working in remote, natural areas with a priority on safety.
Willingness to utilize select computer software programs to track projects, clients, and other business-related activities.
Must possess excellent written, verbal, networking, research, and other communication skills.
Must be a self-starter, independent, and organized.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment to meet established goals and deadlines.
Must be committed to UP2S’ business and organizational goals and strategies and be able to maintain strong, positive, collegial working relationships with outside professional advisors, consultants, and partners.
UP2S does not provide office space or access to the Internet. This is a remote position.
Periodic in-person visits for meetings and status updates are required (Wilmington area).
Must be willing to contribute to maintaining an ethical, smooth, and efficient work environment.
A sense of humor is appreciated, even if it is not that good.
Salary
$40 - $40k/annual
Job Type
Full Time Entry Level
Location
Durham, North Carolina
United States
Posted on
2020-10-26
Expires on
2020-11-13
Desired Start Date
Not provided
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