NAPPC Coordinator Job Announcement

Promote and Organize Protection Activities on Behalf of Pollinators

The North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC) is a unique collaboration of individuals from over 70 academic, environmental, government and business organizations from throughout the continent working to increase awareness and protection for the pollinating species of North America.

NAPPC is a project coordinated by the Coevolution Institute (CoE), a non-profit organization based in San Francisco, California. The NAPPC Coordinator position will report to CoE, but will be based in Washington, DC, where many of NAPPC’s collaborating organizations are located. More information on NAPPC can be found at www.nappc.org.

Please send resume and cover letter highlighting your unique qualifications for the NAPPC Coordinator position to:

Laurie Davies Adams, Executive Director

Coevolution Institute

423 Washington St, 4^th Floor

San Francisco, CA 94111

NAPPC Coordinator Position Description

The NAPPC Coordinator will have a background in environmental science or environmental policy. The Coordinator will be familiar with current and potential participant organizations, will have strong organizational capabilities and communication skills, and will be able to represent NAPPC issues. Experience working with diverse partners and collaborations is essential. The Coordinator will:

Liaise with Working Committees
Facilitate communication among NAPPC partners
Help connect NAPPC partners with non-financial resources
Travel extensively
Coordinate NAPPC meetings
Assist with NAPPC external communications
Coordinate NAPPC website content
Assist with evaluation of NAPPC activities
Assist with NAPPC fund-raising

Methodology/Salary/Funding/Budget/Schedule

This is a full-time position based in the Washington, D.C. area with a salary range from $45,000 to $55,000, with an additional amount for benefits, overhead and travel to $100,000 per year. After an initial 3-month trial period, the contract will continue for one year. Subsequent renewals are dependent upon funding.

Research/Management Implications

The NAPPC Coordinator will help facilitate the 2003-2004 NAPPC Implementation Plan, which lays the groundwork for the conservation of North American pollinator species. The Coordinator will also increase NAPPC interaction with global initiatives regarding pollinators.

Evaluation

Measured outcomes for the Coordinator position will include:

Increased and sustained participation of NAPPC partners.

Completion of the NAPPC 2003-2004 Implementation Plan.

Increased participation of Committees and Task Forces, as well as their expansion.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Characteristics

General knowledge of environmental science and policy.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Skill in report development.
Skill in establishing and developing working networks.
Excellent teamwork skills and experience.
Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred.

Minimum Training and Experience

Master’s degree or Bachelor’s plus equivalent experience in the ecological sciences, environmental policy, conservation or related field.
Three years of related experience building and coordinating coalitions of diverse interests.
Working knowledge of MS Office applications.

Other Qualifications

Valid passport and driver’s license.
Willingness to travel extensively.
Must be able to rent a car from commercial rental car agencies.

Position Location: Washington, DC

Salary Range: $45,000-$55,000

Send applications to:

Attention: Laurie Davies Adams, Executive Director

Coevolution Institute

423 Washington St, 4^th Floor

San Francisco, CA 94111

Or by email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Application Due by: December 1, 2003

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