SoCal Innovation Landscapes Coordinator

The Institute for Ecological Monitoring and Management (IEMM) at San Diego State University is working in collaboration with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to establish an Innovation Landscape in the southern California (SoCal) region to advance climate-informed conservation science in service of implementing climate adaptation through partnership-driven land stewardship and natural resource management programs and projects. The goal of the SoCal Innovation Landscape is to advance our development and facilitation of partnerships by fostering coordination and collaboration across federal, state, local, and Tribal governments as well as non-profit organizations to accelerate community-supported, landscape-level climate adaptation and resilience.The SoCal Innovation Landscapes Coordinator will work with Dr. Megan Jennings, Co-Director of IEMM, to lead and oversee the day to day program operations and logistics of coordinating the partnership and act as a key bridge between USGS and other federal partners as well as university scientists and natural resource science and conservation community partners throughout California.The Coordinator's primary function will be to facilitate engagement activities with scientists, stakeholders, rightsholders, and partners, with particular focus on southern California. The candidate will direct a wide range of initiatives in a fast-paced environment, with attention to detail, accuracy and effective timeline management. The incumbent will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing events such as workshops, team-building activities and organization-wide meetings. This position will also play an important role in managing administrative tasks for the project.Qualifications: A Master's degree in ecology, environmental sciences, environmental management or similar field is desired. Candidates should have at least one year of project management experience, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, and experience working on collaborative projects, especially with federal agencies. Networking and facilitation skills that support building new and cultivating existing relationships with key partners are critical to the position. In addition, familiarity with DoD installation command structures, with possible connections to installation staff members working on integrated natural resource management plans (INRMPs) and wildfire management plans is preferred.Appointment: Appointments will be for a minimum of two years, contingent upon performance. Starting salary is approximately $66K - $75K per year plus benefits (DOE).To apply: Follow this link to apply https://lnkd.in/gfE_mwHA. Application review will begin immediately.