Amargosa Conservancy is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with over 1,900 members and supporters based in Shoshone, California and has been the leading voice for the conservation of the Amargosa River watershed for almost two decades. The Amargosa Conservancy is dedicated to standing up for the wilds, waters, and communities of the scenic Amargosa Basin and Eastern Mojave. The Conservancy engages in advocacy, education, science, on-the-ground conservation, and restoration in order to promote the long-term health of the Amargosa River watershed.
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Position Description
The Restoration and Plant Stewardship Coordinator will play an integral role in overseeing the coordination and execution of a four-year restoration implementation project in the California portion of the Amargosa River watershed, funded through the California Wildlife Conservation Board Desert Conservation Program. This position will coordinate with grant partners across following actions:
- Assist with restoration and stewardship projects, including volunteer recruitment, training, and supervision.
- Support the creation of a cultural seedbanking program alongside Indigenous partners.
- Execute hydrological monitoring of critical alkali wetland habitat.
- Act as a community liaison, connecting with key community members and landowners through direct outreach and community events.
- Engage with neighboring community members, business owners and other stakeholders about proposed restoration activities.
- Develop educational materials including social media and blog posts, newsletter articles, and interpretive displays.
- Oversee management of relevant equipment, and supplies.
- Oversees associated data entry and mapping for field projects.
- Assists in preparation of reports and other documents for submission to project partners and government agencies.
- Collaborate with and assist the California Botanic Garden on botanical projects in the Amargosa River watershed including inventory, seed collection, monitoring, and outplanting.
- Other duties as assigned.
This position will work directly with grant partners to execute project actions, plan and promote community education and engagement activities, and coordinate all necessary grant invoicing and reporting in accordance with agreements and deliverables for the duration of the grant term.
Job Title, Compensation, and Location
Job Title: Restoration and Plant Stewardship Coordinator
Company: Amargosa Conservancy
Job Type: Full-Time Hourly
Compensation: Starting rate $25-28 per hour depending on experience. The position is grant-funded, with potential for yearly raises and position extension based on future funding availability.
Job Location: Based in Pahrump, NV (preferred), other nearby locations negotiable.
Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
– Previous experience in ecological restoration or conservation project management.
– Working knowledge of basic taxonomic principles and characteristics of major plant families and California flora preferred.
– Strong project management and organizational skills.
– Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
– Familiarity with GIS and/or other mapping software (Field Maps, Survey123)
– Familiarity with public lands management and regulations is a plus.
– Experience in managing grants and agreements is preferred.
– Ability to conduct fieldwork under a variety of environmental conditions is required.
– Must have physical strength and endurance sufficient to carry field equipment and supplies and hike over sometimes steep, and uneven terrain.
– Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to mason@amargosaconservancy.org with the subject line “Restoration and Plant Stewardship Coordinator Application.”
Please submit applications by January 6th, 2025.
Tecopa birds’ beak (Chloropyron tecopense) seedling; Naomi Fraga