Plant Conservation Coordinator

Job Title : Plant Conservation Coordinator

Job Type : Full-time

Location : Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA, 22041

Hours of Work : The standard operating hours are 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Candidate is expected to work an eight-hour shift during these hours.

Job Summary: Ladgov Corporation is looking to hire a Coordinator to support the Department of Interior component in Leesburg Pike, Falls Church.

Responsibilities:

• Provide communication research and planning for cross-programmatic native plant conservation and restoration priorities.
• Communicate botanical activities within and across Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS)  programs to contribute to an improved understanding of FWS native plant activities and priorities.
• Create presentations, infographics, and related promotional materials, and provide lectures in support of conservation and management needs for native plant species, which may include sustainable use and conservation of U.S. native economic plants.
• Assist communications within and across agencies on current and historical botanical activities undertaken by the Plant Conservation Alliance (PCA), including meetings planning, listserv postings, and other duties to support the Chair of the PCA Federal Committee.
• Update, maintain, and support FWS and interagency communications via share sites, collaborator webpages, and social media platforms.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in ecology, botany, biology or environmental sciences.
• Data and web management, teaching and project management experience, and good organizational skills.
• Experience using multiple online networking tools, including shared websites, discussion lists, and audio/video meeting platforms.
• Ability to communicate technical issues related to botany and conservation with a wide variety of audiences.
• Valid driver’s license required.