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Vice President for Conservation Science
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Daniel Gluesenkamp
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Oct 11, 2009 10:09 PDT
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Vice President for Conservation Science
. Type: Full time
. Employer: NatureServe
. Location: Washington, DC Metro Area (Arlington, Virginia)
. Supervisor: President and CEO
This is an exciting opportunity for a conservation science professional who
would like to work in an organization that is having a positive impact on
some of the world's most pressing environmental issues. The position is
based in our office in Arlington, VA, within a convenient walk of the
Rosslyn Metro Station.
About Us
NatureServe, a nonprofit conservation science and technology organization,
provides the scientific basis for effective conservation action. With nearly
100 staff and an international network of over 80 natural heritage programs
across the United States, Canada, and Latin America, we are the leading
source of information on rare and endangered species and threatened
ecosystems. We provide information and tools to conservation groups,
government agencies, corporations, academia, and the public to help them
make informed decisions about managing our natural resources. NatureServe
holds a unique niche, by providing scientifically sound guidance for major
conservation investments across the hemisphere.
NatureServe offers a high-intensity, results-oriented, and collaborative
workplace where a common mission provides focus and excitement, and inspires
staff to invest their best creative, intellectual, and personal efforts to
ensure mission success.
Summary of Position:
The Conservation Science team develops methods to support conservation data
collection and assessment. The team develops and maintains information on
the taxonomy, range-wide distribution, and conservation status for plants,
animals and ecosystems. They apply this information to help society adapt to
climate change, conduct endangered and invasive species assessments, predict
species ranges now and in the future, classify and map ecosystems, and
assess the ecological integrity of specific places among other applications.
Staff positions within this division include research botanists and
zoologists, terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecologists, GIS and science
information specialists.
The Vice President for Conservation Science guides the strategic development
and growth of Conservation Science programs, projects and partnerships in
NatureServe to result in significant and enduring effects in the
conservation of species and systems. He/she will represent NatureServe in
scientific partnerships, provide scientific leadership to our network of
members, promote and support innovative approaches for the development and
management of scientific information, including the advancement of
conservation planning tools that facilitate the use of this information in
the conservation arena.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Provide leadership for the Conservation Science programs in the strategic
development of data, methods, tools, and integrated information products
that result in significant enduring benefits in the conservation of
biological and ecological diversity.
2. Develop partnerships with national and international organizations,
federal and subnational agencies, professional organizations, and academic
institutions to enhance development and application of scientific standards,
methods and products for the conservation of biological and ecological
diversity.
3. Raise public and private funds to support scientific activities.
4. Publish methods, results, and issue-oriented publications that advance
effective conservation action.
Required Experience & Qualifications:
1. Ph.D. in biology or ecology, with special emphasis in conservation
science. More than seven years work experience in applying the concepts of
conservation biology and related fields to conservation decision-making and
natural resources management.
2. Personal and professional credibility in the conservation science
community.
3. Proven experience in program development, priority setting, and the
management of finances, people, and workloads of a large program. Well
organized and able to orchestrate multiple activities to accomplish set
goals. Results-oriented, and able to set and keep objectives, develop
schedules, anticipate and solve problems, measure performance against goals,
and evaluate results.
4. Proven ability to negotiate contracts and cooperative agreements related
to scientific initiatives and partnerships. Excellent skills in
public/private partnership building and ability to deal perceptively and
communicate effectively (verbal and written) with a diverse array of people
and institutions.
5. Excellent speaking and writing ability required, especially the ability
to write cogently on complex technical matters.
6. Proven strategic thinker who can set priorities, and evaluate the
financial and strategic implications of decisions.
Prefered Skills
Experience in fundraising in a highly competitive fundraising environment is
desirable. An ability to find and nurture connections between staff, the
Network, and donors is key.
How to Apply:
Send resume and covering letter to:
. Attn: Job #CS881
. 1101 Wilson Blvd., 15th Floor
. Arlington, VA 22209
. Fax: 703-908-1917
. E-mail: jo-@natureserve.org (Please refer to Job #CS881 in subject line)
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