Ecological Restoration Specialist

3 days ago


Santa Barbara, California, United States Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Inc Full time
About the Role

As a key member of our team at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Inc, you will play a pivotal role in driving our conservation mission forward. We are seeking an experienced Applied Conservation Ecologist to join our ranks and contribute to our efforts in restoration ecology projects.

The successful candidate will work closely with our Conservation Director and the rest of the Ecology Team to design, implement, and communicate restoration ecology projects that benefit the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and its surrounding communities. Your duties will include managing large-scale projects, supervising a small team, analyzing data, and fundraising for new projects.

In this exempt position, you will report directly to the Director of Conservation and Research and be responsible for overseeing various restoration, research, and community engagement projects. A PhD in ecology, conservation, botany, or a related field is required, as well as excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage complex projects, including collaborating with stakeholders and subcontractors
  • Design and implement research studies to enhance restoration efficacy and efficiency
  • Supervise a small restoration ecology team
  • Analyze and interpret data using statistical analyses and write reports
  • Fundraise for the program through grant proposals, donor relations, and alternative funding sources

What You Will Do:

  1. Develop and lead restoration and research projects
  2. Collaborate with other members of the Conservation & Research Team
  3. Publish papers in peer-reviewed journals

Requirements:

  • PhD from an accredited university in plant ecology, conservation, botany, or a related field
  • Supportive and approachable disposition conducive to community building and supervising
  • Passion for biodiversity conservation
  • Restoration ecology experience
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills

We offer a competitive salary of $85,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience, plus benefits.



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