To VA_BIRD Members: I am forwarding the job announcement for the Virginia IBA
Coordinator. We are hoping to fill this position as soon as possible. Please
pass along to anyone you think might be qualified and interested.
Regards,
Manny Barrera
President, Virginia Audubon Council
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Manny Barrera
Falls Church, Virginia
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Subject: Available Position - IBA Coordinator for Virginia
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2004 16:45:18 -0500
Apologies if you are receiving this more than once.
Available Position: Important Bird Areas Coordinator - Virginia
Purpose of the Position: The Virginia IBA Coordinator will be responsible for
implementing and coordinating the Important Bird Areas (IBA) Program in
Virginia. The IBA program is Audubon's centerpiece conservation program. This
is an integral part of the organization's mission to conserve and restore
natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats, for
the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.
Essential Functions: The key components of the IBA program include the
identification of sites and the organization of volunteers to monitor birds at,
and assess threats to IBAs, as well as the development of conservation
strategies for IBAs. The IBA Coordinator will be charged with coordinating and
working with the VA IBA technical committee (VATC) and the VA IBA Steering
Committee. This will principally include the management of the IBA nomination
and review process and the coordination of volunteers who will assist with the
gathering and analysis of data, web site development, literature searches, and
research summaries. The primary tasks getting started will be the compilation
of information about sites and managing this information using the World Bird
Database.
As a first step the IBA Coordinator will be responsible for the following
specific activities:
· Develop a list of priority species, beginning with prioritization
within
federal and state listed species, and Partners in Flight WatchList species;
· In conjunction with the VATC, develop science-based criteria and
thresholds for identifying IBAs;
· Oversee and manage the VA IBA web site which will include information
listed above as developed, research and NABCI summaries, updates on IBA Program
progress, links to state/national/international bird initiative sites, and an
MS
Word nomination form linked to the web site, etc.;
· Conduct mailing of site nomination forms to at least 300 stakeholder
and
expert groups and individuals;
· Promote the IBA program by giving a presentation to each Virginia
Audubon Society Chapter and state bird club, and at a meeting of the Virginia
Society of Ornithology and the Virginia Chapter of the Wildlife Society;
· Identify key gaps requiring data analysis or short-term additional
monitoring needed to identify IBAs;
· Coordinate the review of 100 nominated sites and the identification of
at least 75 IBAs
· Designation of at least three priority IBAs, with posting of
partnership
signs, ribbon cutting ceremony, and press package.
· Prepare status reports to assist the VAC in meeting their IBA Contract
deliverables and other required reporting.
Additional Functions: Conduct outreach and education activities including
public presentations, written articles for popular literature and outreach to
media on the importance of IBAs; work with development staff in fundraising
through proposals to foundations and government agencies, donor visits and
special events. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to meet deadlines
are essential. Travel statewide by personal vehicle which will include
overnights and weekends. Other duties as assigned.
Measurement of Performance: Annual Performance Management Plan (PMP)
Relationships: Internal: Work with national IBA staff and the Virginia Audubon
Council. Strong interrelationships with other Audubon programs and
administrative staff. External: Strong relationship with staff from the
Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and other Virginia state
agencies. Extensive contact with Audubon chapters, private landowners, federal
agencies (e.g., U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, National Park Service, Natural
Resources Conservation Service), community leaders, conservation organizations,
donors, media, and volunteers.
Equipment: Standard office equipment (i.e., phone, fax, copier, MS Windows
operating system computer, etc.). Familiarity if not expertise with Microsoft
Software products and ESRI software.
Qualifications: B.S. degree is required, M.S. preferred, in conservation
biology, wildlife biology, ornithology, natural resources, or equivalent.
Minimum two to three years professional experience preferred. Keen interest in
bird conservation, experience in avian monitoring and inventory methodologies
desired. Excellent public speaking and writing skills, familiarity with a
variety of software programs, ability to organize and manage complex projects
with a variety of partners, and a willingness to travel. Fundraising
experience
is a plus.
Contact: To apply send via e-mail a cover letter stating interest, curriculum
vitae, and contact information for three references to: John Cecil; Director,
Important Bird Areas Program; National Audubon Society;
jcecil@xxxxxxxxxxx ; 215-355-9588 x15
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John P. Cecil
Director, Important Bird Areas Program
Audubon
545 Almshouse Road
Ivyland, Pennsylvania 18974
PH: 215-355-9588 ext. 15
jcecil@xxxxxxxxxxx
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