[OHIOBWG] Fw: Research & Education Coordinator at the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy

[Titchenell, Marne]

Job opp!

[The Ohio State University]
Marne A. Titchenell
Wildlife Program Specialist, OSU Extension
School of Environment and Natural Resources
College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Resources

210 Kottman Hall, 2021 Coffey Rd, Columbus, OH 43210

614-292-0402  Office
titchenell.4 at osu.edu<mailto:titchenell.4 at osu.edu>  woodlandstewards.osu.edu<https://woodlandstewards.osu.edu/>  senr.osu.edu<https://senr.osu.edu/>

[SENR 50th]





Research & Education Coordinator at the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy, Bluffton, SC

Essential Responsibilities:

  1.  Plan, implement and expand environmental education programs for owners, Inn guests, groups and the public, including:

     *   Creating and executing an annual Calendar of Events for the Conservancy to include:

        *   First Friday Lectures/Brown Bag Lunches
        *   Explore PBC hikes
        *   Workshops
        *   Field Trips
        *   Kids camp activities
        *   Group tour offerings/experiences
        *   Fundraising and awareness events

     *   Handling all functions of these events, including arrangements for speakers, housing, payment, program fees, etc.
     *   Creating and maintaining a PBC website.
     *   Publicizing events, and summarizing the event in writing and with photos
     *   Creating a monthly newsletter for the Conservancy
     *   Writing articles and descriptive material for Palmetto Bluff newsletters, the website, The Bluff, eblasts, social media and through Palmetto Bluff marketing.
     *   Working directly with the Inn at Palmetto Bluff on group offerings, tours

  1.  Coordinate/assist with environmental research being conducted:

     *   Manage and assist with all on-site research projects such as:

        *   Bluebird banding and nest boxes
        *   Monthly bird surveys
        *   Turtle and alligator tracking
        *   Bald eagle nest monitoring
        *   Swallow tailed Kite and Great Horned Owl studies
        *   Rattlesnake research
        *   Bat research
        *   Cavity nest box research
        *   Woodcock research
        *   Water Quality research

     *   Identify and develop new research projects with graduate students, universities and natural resource agencies
     *   Develop written summaries of current research and give presentations on research

  1.  Build and maintain strong relationships with Palmetto Bluff entities and residents.
  2.  Assist/Coordinate administrative functions such as filing, electronic record keeping, etc.
  3.  Build and maintain the PBC member databases organized by interests, participation, donation, etc.
  4.  Assist with creation of Board materials as necessary including PowerPoint presentations, or quarterly program updates for the Board.
  5.  Assist the PBC Team as necessary in other stewardship functions, such as land and wildlife management (prescribed burning, fire line maintenance, bush-hogging, plantings, nuisance wildlife response, equipment and vehicle maintenance); and assisting senior staff with other projects and programs as necessary.

Requirements:

  *   Bachelor’s Degree and/or appropriate work experience working in biological science, or related field
  *   Excellent writing skills
  *   Competency in Word Processing, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher
  *   Proficiency in ArcView GIS software preferred
  *   Expertise in the ecology of the Southeast
  *   Excellent research and analytic skills
  *   Valid drivers license required
  *   Hours are 8 am – 5 pm Tuesday - Saturday

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  *   Outdoor position in extreme weather conditions and late nights
  *   Handling of wildlife in various situations
  *   Hearing and speaking to exchange information
  *   Dexterity of hands and fingers
  *   Seeing to read a variety of materials
  *   Position self to move about in the forest for extended periods of time
  *   Bend, stoop
  *   Ability to carry 25+ lbs

 OTHER INFORMATION

  *   Spending time outside regardless of weather conditions
  *   Office environment with exposure to personal computer monitor and frequent use of a keyboard
  *   Valid driver’s license or reliable method of transportation to/from work

DISCLAIMER

This document describes the position currently available and serves only as a summary of the typical functions of the job.  It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities.  Tasks, responsibilities, and duties of the jobholder may differ from those outlined.  Other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job.  It is not an employment contract.  Our company reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.

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