Associate Vegetation Ecologist

CNPS is looking to hire one Associate Vegetation Ecologist. This is a full-time non-exempt position that will be supervised by the Vegetation Field Data Specialist. The position includes at least 12 months of work, beginning in early April 2023, and the position will likely be extended. This position is responsible for supporting regional vegetation inventory, classification, mapping, and monitoring efforts in northwestern California and other areas through the coordination of field missions and the promotion of the Manual of California Vegetation and Sensitive Natural Communities Initiative. This position requires a detail-oriented individual to coordinate fieldwork and crews in vegetation inventory and mapping efforts, help organize and integrate vegetation data in regional efforts, classify and describe vegetation, and increase training, outreach, and communication on California’s vegetation. This position will typically work independently and may direct 2-4 staff, partners and/or volunteers, in the office or in the field. Other opportunities include training staff, students, or volunteers on data collection, data entry, and Geographic Information System (GIS) tasks using CNPS vegetation methods and related work (e.g., plant identification & specimen collection). Field time will likely be 10-25% of the position duties.

Submit a cover letter and résumé/CV here. Please include any pertinent information, including professional and personal experience, that is relevant to the position. The deadline to apply is March 3, 2023.