Central Coast Butterfly Ecologist

The Central Coast Butterfly Ecologist will help advance conservation of the Oregon silverspot butterfly, Speyeria zerene hippolyta, on the central Oregon Coast.

Specifically, position will monitor Oregon silverspot butterfly populations and habitat conditions, working with private landowners and agency personnel to implement management strategies in order to improve habitat conditions; help with field aspects of a captive-rearing program; organize and oversee work crews and contractors to implement management activities; and write progress reports on the above activities.

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in the natural sciences (or equivalent experience) and at least two full years (or three field seasons) of relevant land management or field research experience (including previous experience with ecological monitoring and directing work crews). Experience in butterfly ecology/entomology and familiarity with dominant local flora are preferred.

Physical requirements of the job include the ability and willingness to work outdoors under variable weather conditions and hike 3-5 miles a day over steep terrain. Applicants must provide their own transportation. This position is based out of Florence or Waldport, Oregon.

The Central Coast Butterfly Ecologist is a non-exempt position supervised by the Oregon Coast Stewardship Ecologist. The position begins July 1, 2002, and ends October 15, 2002. The Butterfly Ecologist will be paid $10.00 to $12.00/hour for 40 hours/week, depending on experience. Housing will not be provided.

Application Deadline: May 15, 2002

Applications must include two copies of (1) a resume, (2) a cover letter providing more in-depth information on your academic and professional experience, (3) two letters of reference, and (4) the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references. The letters of reference must be submitted with the rsum, cover letter, and reference list. Confidential, sealed, original reference letters are not required. If you wish, the authors of your reference letters may be among those people included on your reference list. Your name and the position(s) for which you are applying must be noted in the top right-hand corner of the cover letter, rsum, and reference list. You may apply for more than one position. Please collate and staple each application separately in this order: cover letter, rsum, list of references, reference letters.

Please note that we request that you submit two (2) copies of all application materials for each job, including letters of reference.

We have compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions for applicants. If you have questions, please go to The Nature Conservancy's web site at nature.org/oregon. Then choose "Job Opportunities" on the left and look for "Frequently Asked Questions" under "Seasonal Employment". Available positions are also listed there under "Current Openings".

Positions lasting over six months will include a benefits package (medical and dental insurance, vacation). If benefits are provided, it is noted at the end of the individual position description.

Because we typically receive hundreds of applications for these job openings, it is not feasible for us to individually address all inquiries regarding specifics about positions. If you believe a job-as it is described in the job posting-is a good match for your background and career interests, we encourage you to apply following the instructions on the job posting. In order to be consistent and fair to all applicants, we have made a decision not to meet with or discuss the specifics of the positions with individual candidates before the interview phase of the recruitment. Exceptions are possible for some logistical questions. We will be happy to provide additional information on positions to candidates who are selected for an interview.

The starting and ending dates of all of the positions are somewhat flexible. In your cover letter, please indicate the earliest starting and latest ending dates that you will be available. Please also indicate how you learned about the position.

If there is a change in the information you submitted, please notify us in writing.

Send applications to the attention of:

Seasonal Employment

The Nature Conservancy of Oregon

821 SE 14th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97214-2537

If you need verification that your application arrived, we request that you send it using certified, return receipt mail or a delivery confirmation request. We do not have the resources to return the high volume of contacts we receive inquiring about application status. Once a candidate has been hired, we will notify all candidates in the pool within 10 business days that the position has been filled.