Program Coordinator, Monitoring & Research
About Irvine Ranch Conservancy: For more than 15 years, Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC) has been responsible for restoring, protecting, and maintaining more than 30,000 acres of protected natural lands in Southern California, one of the densest urban areas in the country. These lands are teeming with life — diverse plants and animals found nowhere else on earth. They need expert care to protect and restore them so they can continue to provide our communities with all the benefits that only wild, open spaces can. As an innovator in the management of Southern California’s urban wildlands, 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.
About the Program: Through monitoring and research, IRC gathers foundational knowledge about how the Irvine Ranch wildlands function and change over time. Continuous observation and inquiry enable IRC to detect trends in growth or decay and to respond to support the long-term health of local habitats.
About the Position: IRC has an opening for a full-time Program Coordinator on the Monitoring and Research team. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work outdoors employing a variety of knowledge and skills. Depending on the needs of the program, the Program Coordinator may spend the day in the field recording data on plants or animals or using and maintaining remote sampling equipment such as cameras and acoustic recorders. Other duties may include time in the office processing images from cameras or analyzing and reporting on data collected in the field. For some monitoring activities, the Program Coordinator will lead teams of trained and experienced volunteers, plan and coordinate the work of volunteers working independently, and conduct regular training for volunteers new to an activity. The Coordinator will also work with third-party researchers and contractors. The Program Coordinator works independently under general direction and as part of a team.
The Successful Candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, ecology, wildlife biology, restoration ecology, or similar field; a minimum of two years of work experience in a related field; and the following experience, skills, abilities, and knowledge:
Salary Range: $23.88 - $26.09 per hour ($49,669 - $54,268 per year)
Benefits: IRC offers industry-leading benefits including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution; life and short- and long-term disability insurance; 401k plan with employer match, flexible spending account (FSA); and dependent care spending plan, and long term care insurance with employer contribution. For more details, click here.
How to Apply: Visit irconservancy.applicantpro.com to submit an application and your resume and a cover letter.
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 and any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
For complete job description, click here.
About the Program: Through monitoring and research, IRC gathers foundational knowledge about how the Irvine Ranch wildlands function and change over time. Continuous observation and inquiry enable IRC to detect trends in growth or decay and to respond to support the long-term health of local habitats.
About the Position: IRC has an opening for a full-time Program Coordinator on the Monitoring and Research team. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work outdoors employing a variety of knowledge and skills. Depending on the needs of the program, the Program Coordinator may spend the day in the field recording data on plants or animals or using and maintaining remote sampling equipment such as cameras and acoustic recorders. Other duties may include time in the office processing images from cameras or analyzing and reporting on data collected in the field. For some monitoring activities, the Program Coordinator will lead teams of trained and experienced volunteers, plan and coordinate the work of volunteers working independently, and conduct regular training for volunteers new to an activity. The Coordinator will also work with third-party researchers and contractors. The Program Coordinator works independently under general direction and as part of a team.
The Successful Candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, ecology, wildlife biology, restoration ecology, or similar field; a minimum of two years of work experience in a related field; and the following experience, skills, abilities, and knowledge:
- Experience coordinating a variety of project activities and resources in accordance with established timelines and goals.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in an outdoor setting at multiple locations.
- Experience leading co-workers, volunteers, and the public to successful completion of specific tasks and activities.
- Demonstrated customer-service orientation, as well as client/partner focus.
- Knowledge of Southern California flora and fauna, including plant and animal identification skills.
- Experience with data collection and management.
- Helpful, but not required: Knowledge of basic statistical analysis techniques.
Salary Range: $23.88 - $26.09 per hour ($49,669 - $54,268 per year)
Benefits: IRC offers industry-leading benefits including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution; life and short- and long-term disability insurance; 401k plan with employer match, flexible spending account (FSA); and dependent care spending plan, and long term care insurance with employer contribution. For more details, click here.
How to Apply: Visit irconservancy.applicantpro.com to submit an application and your resume and a cover letter.
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 and any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
For complete job description, click here.