Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Job Announcement for BCCWA Watershed Coordinator

Position: Watershed Coordinator – 10 hours/week

Essential Job Functions:
The Watershed Coordinator, working under the direction of the Board of Directors (Board) of the Big Chico Creek Watershed Alliance (BCCWA), will conduct stakeholder outreach, research, project design and grant writing, membership development and fundraising. The Watershed Coordinator will be required to attend all Board meetings and provide updates to the board as needed.

Employment Standards:
The applicant must have excellent writing and editing skills, demonstrate the ability to collaborate with landowners, community organizations, businesses and agencies, and have the ability to work in a wide variety of resource fields (e.g. non-native plant management, riparian restoration). Must be proficient in the operation of a PC utilizing Word, Excel and Windows. Must be an energetic, self-motivated, self-learner who can solve problems; be detail-oriented, organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and possess the ability to follow through with project tasks. In addition, the successful candidate must work as a team member with a strong service orientation and be able to deal with the public and co-workers in a pleasant and diplomatic manner. Some travel may be required. Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and good driving record. Participation in the DMV Employer Pull Notice Program (driving record) will be required of the successful candidate.

Compensation: $18-$22/hour. Must provide own work space.

Applications: Applicants must submit a current resume, letter of introduction and three references.

Deadline: All applications must be mailed to the BCCWA, P.O. Box 461, Chico, CA 95927 by no later than March 30, 2009.

The employer is the BCCWA, a private, non-profit, tax-exempt organization. For more information about the organization, see http://www.bigchicocreek.org/.

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