Sagebrush Propagation and Education Technician

This position oversees the propagation of over 60,000 sagebrush and other native plants, grown from seed and planted by our partners in restoration sites across the region. The educational component of this position involves developing and delivering lessons to the sagebrush crew on relevant ecology and conservation topics.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Project management including managing all aspects of plant materials production including sowing, daily care, Integrated Pest Management, and watering accomplished in conjunction with adults in custody (AIC). May include management and hiring of subcontractor and potential work with volunteers. 
• Education and curriculum development for work with AIC. Includes delivery of educational lessons, travel, coordination with prison contacts and evaluations of curricula. 
• Writing reports, press releases and blog/newsletter posts as needed. Contribute to grant funding including discovery, development of relationships and writing of grant (with support) including concept, budget and schedule of work.
• Conducting other work as needed, such as tours, workshops and presentations for various audiences, assisting with other EE projects as requested and participating in inter-department education programs. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years of educational teaching (formal or informal) experience.
• A strong background in biology/ecology related field, including an interest or experience in native plant propagation.
• Able to pass Department of Corrections background check.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite.
• Ability to work some weekends. 
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience managing and coordinating several projects simultaneously.
• Positive attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Current U.S. driver’s license.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Technologically savvy – including the ability to develop videos (including storyboards, filming, editing), create written works and work in GIS (Storymapping and other needs).

To apply for this position, submit:

1. Cover letter that includes a summation of your interest in the position and start date.
2. List of three references, one of which should be a past employer. Please give us written permission to contact them.
3. Resume 

Email materials and/or questions with subject line – Warner Creek Sagebrush Technician – to: jobs@appliedeco.org