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--></style></head><body lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple"><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Immediate Opening: New England Wild Flower Society</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Botanical Coordinator</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">The New England Wild Flower Society has an opening for a Botanical Coordinator. This position is responsible for managing data on the conservation of plants in New England and for developing and administering the Plant Conservation Volunteer (PCV) program. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Responsibilities include:</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Manage GIS and associated data on rare and common plants of New England and the Society’s associated conservation activities. Create reports and maps integral to the program. </span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;line-height:115%"> </span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers in all six New England states in surveying rare plant occurrences, managing rare and common plant sites, collecting seed, controlling invasive exotic plant species, and performing general botanical surveys. Applicants <u>must</u> be willing to travel throughout New England and to work weekends as required for volunteer training sessions and outings. The Coordinator will work closely with public and private environmental organizations, especially each state’s Natural Heritage Program (or its equivalent), in the administration of this program.</span><span style="font-size:13.0pt"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Manage invasive species as needed as part of Society projects.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Perform botanical surveys of rare and common plant species and their associated plant communities.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Supervise other support staff, including interns and office volunteers.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Write grants and pursue funding sources to support conservation programs.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Skills: </span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Experience with GIS systems and associated data.</span><span style="font-size:13.0pt"></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Experience with MS Access and other standard computer operating programs.</span><span style="font-size:13.0pt"></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt">A working knowledge of the flora and habitats of New England.</span><span style="font-size:13.0pt"></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Familiarity with Natural Heritage methodology. </span><span style="font-size:13.0pt"></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Demonstrated competence in conducting ecological or botanical field work.</span><span style="font-size:13.0pt"></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Ability to work in various and sometimes difficult terrain in inclement weather.</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Experience working with and training volunteers. </span><span style="font-size:13.0pt"></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Ability to communicate clearly (written and orally), interact well with the public, and feel comfortable conducting public education and outreach. </span><span style="font-size:13.0pt"></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Strong organizational skills.</span><span style="font-size:13.0pt"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">This f</span><span style="font-size:13.0pt">ull-time, exempt position includes a benefits package. </span><span style="font-size:13.0pt"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a pesticide license as directed. </span><span style="font-size:13.0pt"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Send a resume and a cover letter to Bill Brumback, Director of Conservation, at </span><a href="mailto:bbrumback@newenglandwild.org"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">bbrumback@newenglandwild.org</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;text-decoration:none">.</span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt"> Deadline for applications is 10 March 2015. The position will begin 6 April 2015. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div></body></html>