RESTORATION SCIENCE ECOLOGIST/PROJECT MANAGER
Company: River Partners
Location: Calexico
Posted on: October 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Title: Restoration EcologistLocation: Imperial Valley,
CAReports to: Associate Director of ScienceA thriving future for
Californias environment and communities requires bold vision,
creative problem- solving, and relentless determination. This is a
critical decade for action and River Partners is growing our team
of talented, dedicated change-makers to meet the challenge head on.
Join us! Who We AreA tenacious nonprofit founded in 1998, River
Partners brings life back to California rivers. We advance an
innovative model of conservation that harnesses the power of
restored riverways to create a thriving future for the states
environment and communities. Blending modern farming practices,
cutting-edge science, and diverse alliances, River Partners
reforests and reconnects river landscapes and critical wildlife
corridors at an unprecedented pace and scale. Weve restored more
habitat along impaired California rivers than anyone else in the
western U.S., having led hundreds of projects across nearly 20,000
acres throughout California. Our efforts result in a suite of
tangible wins for struggling wildlife, flood safety, climate
resiliency, water conservation, healthy communities, and strong
local economies.We are growing fast and looking for passionate team
members to help us increase our pace and scale of restoration. Why
We Do ItHealthy rivers are essential for a vibrant California. They
provide fresh water for growing our food, economy, communities, and
wildlife found nowhere else. Rivers support more species and in
greater numbers than any other ecosystem in Californiamaking our
state a worldwide biodiversity hotspot. Yet just 5% of our native
riverside habitat remains. Whats left needs reviving.The actions we
take during this decade will decide California's future. With their
exponential benefits for wildlife, natural resources, and
communities, healthy rivers are critical for a flourishing Golden
State for generations to come. Why You Should Join UsRiver Partners
offers competitive salaries and benefits, including comprehensive
health care insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan
with immediate employer matching, paid time off, life insurance,
disability coverage, employee assistance programs, other well-being
benefits.Were proud of our supportive culture and focus on
work-life balance. Position Description:The Restoration Ecologist
works with River Partners science, field implementation, and
development teams to identify, develop and execute riparian habitat
restoration projects. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position
has supervisory responsibilities.Essential Functions and
Responsibilities of This Position Include:
Keywords: River Partners, Coachella , RESTORATION SCIENCE ECOLOGIST/PROJECT MANAGER, Executive , Calexico, California
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