Program Coordinator - Restoration & Enhancement
RVINE RANCH CONSERVANCY
Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC) restores, protects, and enhances our closest connection to nature – our local wildlands. As Southern California’s urban wildlands innovator, IRC works in partnership with landowners, community leaders, and residents in Orange County and beyond to engage, educate, and foster a shared vision for responsible, long-term care and protection of the natural resources we all share.
THE PROGRAM AREA
Restoration and enhancement activities are aimed at revitalizing native habitats that have been degraded by natural or human-led forces. IRC’s expertise and deep understanding of the land makes it possible for IRC to improve the functioning and overall health of these lands, to assist in the recovery of species, and to build ecosystem connectivity and resilience.
THE POSITION
The Program Coordinator I contributes to the delivery of projects and activities within the Restoration & Enhancement program and is responsible for implementing project activities to deliver outstanding results on IRC’s project and commitments.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs a variety of skilled tasks in support of a project or program. Tasks include field work, data collection, data entry and review, reporting, and administrative and other duties related to the project or program under general direction of managers. May coordinate vendors. May also perform tasks across multiple projects or programs. Works with others in the organization as necessary. Other duties as assigned. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Leadership
Project Coordination
COMPETENCIES
Knowledge and Experience
Skills and Abilities
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
CLASSIFICATION
SUPERVISION
WORK ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The Irvine Ranch Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC) restores, protects, and enhances our closest connection to nature – our local wildlands. As Southern California’s urban wildlands innovator, IRC works in partnership with landowners, community leaders, and residents in Orange County and beyond to engage, educate, and foster a shared vision for responsible, long-term care and protection of the natural resources we all share.
THE PROGRAM AREA
Restoration and enhancement activities are aimed at revitalizing native habitats that have been degraded by natural or human-led forces. IRC’s expertise and deep understanding of the land makes it possible for IRC to improve the functioning and overall health of these lands, to assist in the recovery of species, and to build ecosystem connectivity and resilience.
THE POSITION
The Program Coordinator I contributes to the delivery of projects and activities within the Restoration & Enhancement program and is responsible for implementing project activities to deliver outstanding results on IRC’s project and commitments.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs a variety of skilled tasks in support of a project or program. Tasks include field work, data collection, data entry and review, reporting, and administrative and other duties related to the project or program under general direction of managers. May coordinate vendors. May also perform tasks across multiple projects or programs. Works with others in the organization as necessary. Other duties as assigned. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Leadership
- Participate in team meetings and communicate key information to other team members.
- Contribute to communications products such as reports, publications, presentations, articles, tours, and meetings.
- Participate in professional development opportunities such as relevant conferences, workshops, etc.
Project Coordination
- Implement project activities in accordance with established timelines and goals.
- Report the status of project activities to project leads.
- Coordinate with other project team members.
- Coordinate the acquisition and use of project resources (vehicles, equipment, supplies, etc.)
- Implement high-quality work at all times.
COMPETENCIES
Knowledge and Experience
- Familiarity of the local environment preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with mechanical and chemical weed control methods.
- Experience with the safe use and maintenance of tools and equipment preferred but not required.
- Limited working proficiency in Spanish preferred but not required.
- Experience with Microsoft Office 365, particularly working in the SharePoint environment, preferred but not required.
Skills and Abilities
- Partner/Client focus
- Communication proficiency, both verbal and written
- Work effectively in a team environment
- Make sound decisions based on established guidelines/procedures
- Identify problems and propose solutions
- Work in and ensure a safety-aware environment
- Time management
- Thoroughness
- Ethical conduct
- Initiative
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, ecology, restoration ecology, or similar preferred.
- Two (2) years relevant work experience. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree: One (1) year relevant work experience.
CLASSIFICATION
- Regular, Full Time (40 hours per week), Non-Exempt (Hourly) (FLSA)
- Occasional evening or weekend work may be required
SUPERVISION
- Reports to: Project Manager
- Supervises: n/a
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Primarily field-based (outdoors) in all weather conditions, including heat, direct sun, wind, rain, and cold, with some office work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Work involves hiking on and off-trail, up and down hills, through uneven terrain.
- Ability to lift and move objects up to 75 pounds while hiking up and down hills on uneven terrain.
- Ability to occasionally lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
The Irvine Ranch Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.