The Blue Accounting Coastal Wetlands Technician works closely with other staff to research and gather data, identify and overcome constraints to the flow of information to support the Blue Accounting Coastal Wetlands pilot issue.
Areas of Responsibility:
The Blue Accounting Coastal Wetlands Technician gathers and synthesizes data in support of ecological and socioeconomic coastal wetland metrics. The Technician will also assess constraints to communicating coastal wetland information, recommend ways to overcome those constraints, and assist in developing compelling information that is useful to decision makers, funders, and managers.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- May perform fieldwork.
- Compiles data, evaluates constraints to communication, and recommends processes to effectively communicate science-based information to professional and lay audiences.
- Will work with a small group of staff, interns or volunteers on a project basis.
- May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, in hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s Degree in science related field and 1 year experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills/Experience:
- Experience with compiling and aggregating data for analysis and communication.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Multi-language skills and multi-cultural or cross cultural experience appreciated.
- Ability to understand program budget development and monitoring.
- Ability to interpret guidelines and evaluate information and adapt accordingly.
- Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment.
- Experience with communicating science-based information to a lay audience.
- Time management skills.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
May 26 2018
Active Until:
Jun 26 2018
Hiring Organization:
Nature Conservancy
industry:
Nonprofit