POSITION DESCRIPTION

Conservation Analyst

Reports to: Regional Rare Species Program Manager

Location: Olympia, Washington

Part-time, exempt: Salaried

Salary: $35-50,000 Full-time Equivalent – Dependent on Experience

Application deadline: Open until filled, but for fullest consideration please apply no later than August 10, 2012.

The Center for Natural Lands Management (CNLM) is a nonprofit 501(3)(c) organization, created in 1990, whose mission is the perpetual stewardship of natural and created conservation lands, sensitive species, and their resident ecosystems. Stewardship activities are currently divided between California and Washington. In the State of Washington, CNLM’s South Puget Sound Program focuses on conservation of one of the rarest ecosystems in the United States, the prairie and oak woodlands of Cascadia, especially those lands and habitats within the South Sound Region. In that Region, the Program aims to protect, restore habitats, and support recovery of rare species that are candidates for federal listing. Currently in California, seventy-five preserves, encompassing over 30,000 acres throughout the state, are within CNLM’s portfolio, with new preserves added regularly. The preserves vary in size from three to thousands of acres and are managed under direct ownership, conservation easements, or contracts. Central to the CNLM’s mission and fundamental to its success are the principles of rigorous cost estimation for managing conservation areas in perpetuity and application of appropriate scientific information for conservation and restoration. CNLM has a well-established practice of selecting for and investing in excellent staff to fulfill its mission. Currently, CNLM is headquartered in Temecula, CA, although most senior staff reside elsewhere and communication is more often by phone and email than by in-person meetings.

Essential Functions:

The Conservation Analyst will conduct tasks to further the cooperative conservation of rare prairie species within Cascadia as part of the Regional Rare Species Program. This project is grant-funded to develop and implement techniques to promote recovery of four rare species: two butterflies, a bird, and a mammal. Each of these species is a candidate for federal listing and the goal is to promote the proactive management of these species to preclude the need to list these species and to minimize potential negative impacts especially those on military operations on Joint Base Lewis McChord. The Analyst will develop and compile information concerning conservation and funding efforts within the region. The synthesis of this information will be presented to a wide-range of conservation partners, including government and non-government agencies and private individuals. The Analyst will also assist, or lead, in the planning and implementation of workshops and other group meetings to obtain or present conservation information and to facilitate the implementation of innovative conservation actions. Partner participation is critical to conservation success and the Analyst must be able to successfully work with and reflect a range of partner perspectives and needs. The Conservation Analyst position is a part-time

position that reports to the Rare Species Program Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Coordinate the compilation and assist in production of Rare Species Program Quarterly and Annual Reports.

· Analyze information concerning, and produce summary, of ACUB Program actions and accomplishments.

· Assist with organization, coordination and administration of multi-partner, ecoregional restoration project (State Wildlife Grant).

· Lead or assist with planning and attend species-specific working group meetings. Take and publish minutes from those working group meetings.

· Assist in the development and implementation of public communication products for the Regional Rare Species Program and the South Sound Program in general. Maintain current content on www.southsoundprairies.org and help develop www.cascadiaprairieoak.org

· Assist Program in administrative tasks related to Americorps and student intern programs.

· Complete additional tasks for the Regional Rare Species and South Sound Programs as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelors of Science (or Arts) degree. Advanced degree is desirable. Experience with and interest in, natural resource conservation and land management efforts.

· Relevant experience in report production and analysis; at least three years of such experience is desirable

· Excellent social and supervisory skills with demonstrated effectiveness in working collaboratively, leading volunteer and public education efforts, and professionally representing CNLM at public and client meetings

· Proven self-starter, able to work efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision and able to appropriately use initiative to meet project goals; having the maturity and discretion to seek advice and policy guidance when needed and appropriate

· Ability to manage multiple priorities, with assignments sometimes coming from a number of sources. Able to structure time effectively and meet deadlines

· Effective communication skills—written and oral; able to prepare succinct and cogent reports and plans. Ability to communicate to various audiences including lay public, funders and conservation partners.

· Strong administrative skills including attention to detail and numerical ability. Ability to plan, administer and record results of work-team meetings and activities.

· Working knowledge of Windows 7 operating systems and PC applications such as Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to maintain and update website and other communications tools.

· Must have and maintain a valid Washington driver’s license and safe driving record.

WORKING CONDITIONS

· Regularly works indoors in an office setting. Frequently visits natural lands and other areas – hikes across, and conducts work within native habitats and uneven ground.

· Regularly sits or stands at a desk or computer workstation.

· Frequently required to operate a CNLM vehicle.

· Frequently works alone.

· Some evening and weekend responsibilities, including travel.

· Occasionally lifts, positions, or otherwise moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

The working conditions described here are representative in part of those that will be encountered by an employee in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to successfully function in these working conditions.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. CNLM management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. CNLM is an Equal Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the CNLM

and the employee and is subject to change by CNLM as the needs of the CNLM and requirements of the job change.

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TO APPLY: Qualified applicants must provide a detailed letter of interest, current resumé or curriculum vitae, two examples of professional writing (such as publications, professional reports, or other materials), and three professional references (names, affiliations, and contact information only). All applications will be acknowledged.

Email these materials to: careers-ca@cnlm.org

If email is not possible, the application can be mailed to:

Center for Natural Lands Management

Attention: Human Resources

27258 Via Industria, Suite B

Temecula, CA 92590