Office Location:  Corvallis, Oregon: The Institute for Applied Ecology’s Habitat Restoration Program seeks a director with strong business and grant writing skills and a background in ecology, restoration or wildlife to lead and grow the program.

Duties of the Habitat Restoration Program Director include: Promotes, administers, and continues the development of the program mission and structure; Writes grants and acquires funding to support entire program; Manages projects, contracts, and budgets; Supervises and manages staff; Coordinates with partners, contractors, and other IAE programs; Presents information to funders, partners, and the public; Writes reports and manuscripts; Supports field operations and scientific endeavors

Specific responsibilities include:  Supervise 3 or more full-time professional / technical staff; manage work plans and hiring needs.   Acquire outside funding to support the program’s mission: restore native habitats for the benefit of wildlife and species recovery;  provide high quality native plant materials for restoration; increase capacity, infrastructure, & markets for plant production and restoration; increase knowledge of best restoration practices.  Work with IAE Executive Director and Board to meet program goals. Coordinate with a diversity of public and private landowners, conservation organizations, and seed producers to meet the goals of the restoration community.  Assist with habitat restoration program operations including plant materials acquisition, production and out-planting, restoration planning, and regional conservation coordination.   Disseminate information about our program findings and accomplishments through report writing, web and journal publications, and presentations at meetings and conferences.  Out-of-town travel required as needed to complete work and attend meetings and conferences.  Field work is a minor component of this position.

Minimum Qualifications:   Master’s degree (preferred) with 2 years experience or Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years experience; experience managing multiple / complex projects simultaneously; proven leadership skills; record of funded grants; strong fiscal management and organization skills; strong background in both oral and written communication; excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access; Experience with prairie ecosystems preferred, particularly Pacific Northwest habitats. 

Compensation and start date:  The pay rate for this position will be $3440 to $4300 per month, based on education, skills and experience.  This is a full-time position and is eligible for IAE’s competitive benefits package, including health insurance.  Preference will be given to applicants who can start May 3rd, 2010 or earlier.     

Application: Applications will be reviewed as received until March 26, 2010 or until the position is filled.  To apply for this position, submit: A letter of application; Resume; Undergraduate or Graduate school transcripts (for highest level degree; unofficial copies are acceptable); A writing sample (e.g. grant proposal, technical report, or publication). Contact information for 3 professional references (letters of recommendation may be requested for top applicants.  We can only accept applications from US citizens or those who hold a Green card or work visa. IAE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, fitness, and qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying handicap conditions, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factors. 

 For more information about IAE and this program, visit our website www.appliedeco.org. 

Please direct questions or application materials (via mail, email, or fax) to:  Matt Blakeley-Smith, Institute for Applied Ecology PO Box 2855, Corvallis, Oregon 97339-2855, E-mail:  matt@appliedeco.org, Phone:  541-753-3099 Extension 503, Fax:  541-753-3098