New positions available at Schoodic Institute: Forest Ecology Program Director and Research Fellowships
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2 Positions at Schoodic Institute that DEREN members may be interested in: Forest Ecology Program Director and Research Fellowships. See info and links below to both:
Position Announcement – Forest Ecology Program Director
PDF version of Announcement: Position Announcement Forest Ecology Program Director 1.11.16
About Schoodic Institute:
Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park is a non-profit organization that guides present and future generations to greater understanding and appreciation for nature by providing research and learning opportunities through its outstanding Acadia National Park setting, unique coastal Maine facilities, and innovative partnership programs.
Schoodic Institute is based within Acadia National Park in a bold physical and inspirational location at Schoodic Point. The Institute partners with the National Park Service in support of science and education initiatives throughout the Park and the region and manages the Schoodic Education and Research Center campus. Schoodic Institute is a regional catalyst for ecosystem research and education, linked to Acadia’s powerful opportunity to reach millions of visitors.
Education and research at Schoodic Institute are deliberately intertwined, with experts, students, and participants of all ages contributing and learning through innovative citizen science projects. Programs at Schoodic Institute connect people of all ages to nature through with an emphasis on research that informs natural resource managers in a time of rapid environmental change.
Forest Research:
The Institute currently has opportunity to support research in Acadia National Park and research access to a forest property in close proximity to the park. We seek to partner in the creation of a Community & Research Forest. Acadia, a research forest, and the facilities and professional capacities of Schoodic Institute have potential to attract leading researchers to study Maine coastal forests and their resiliency in the face of a changing climate. Extensive maritime forests at Schoodic are located in an ecological transition zone at the southern edge of distributions of species such as jack pine and spruce-fir forests. Forest research will provide key benefits to managers of Acadia and other protected areas. Engaging the public in forest research and education will build public awareness of the importance of informed and ecologically sensitive forest stewardship.
Forest Ecology Program Director:
This is a new position contributing to the growth and development of Schoodic Institute. It is fully funded for the first year and expected to be a permanent role. Forest ecology and the response of forests to rapid environmental changes are priority research areas at the Institute. We seek a program director with academic qualifications, research interests, and skills and ambitions in building partnerships and connections between science, education, and resource management.
Primary Responsibility:
Develop and lead forest ecology research as well as education programs that increase understanding and appreciation of the natural world, and that are strategically coordinated with the Institute’s programs in bird ecology, citizen science, biodiversity research, and phenology monitoring. Provide collaborative leadership within the Schoodic Institute program team and with its many partners. Contribute directly to increased awareness of and support for Schoodic Institute, including by taking a leadership role in seeking grants to develop the forest ecology program.
The forest ecology program director will enhance Schoodic Institute’s capacity to attract visiting research scientists and create and attract programs that engage students and members of the public in science relevant to the forests of the Acadia region, especially as they respond to rapid environmental change.
Duties:
- Quickly gain an understanding of Schoodic Institute’s current programs, staffing, and direction, and collaborate closely with the program team and other staff to advance the Institute’s mission.
- Focus on development of the Forest Ecology Program. Manage and coordinate development of research and education project descriptions, goals, delivery, and budgets and take a leadership role in securing funding.
- Coordinate and collaborate with the National Park Service, Universities, conservation organizations, and other key partners. Contribute to the development of new partnerships and to attracting scientists to work in and near Acadia National Park.
- Hire and supervise seasonal technicians or interns, and potentially other staff. Oversee research fellowships in forest ecology.
- With financial management staff, track and report on budgets and financial performance.
- Contribute to communication and marketing efforts of Schoodic Institute and participate in selected donor cultivation activities and public events.
- Take part in other tasks as needed to further the mission of the organization.
Qualifications:
- Strong interest in Schoodic Institute’s mission.
- Demonstrated success in program leadership. Demonstrated abilities in managing projects and partnerships and leading small teams and committees.
- Advanced degree in forest ecology or a related field, with research and education experience related to northern forest ecology and conservation preferred.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Skill with computer technologies and software including Word/Excel, and shared calendars.
Location: Schoodic Unit, Acadia National Park, Winter Harbor, ME. Residence on or near the Schoodic Peninsula will be expected.
Hours: Full time. Requires occasional weekend or evening work.
Compensation: Competitive salary dependent on experience. Benefits include vacation and health insurance and an outstanding work environment within Acadia National Park.
To Apply: Please send resume & cover letter as a .pdf attachment tosea...@schoodicinstitute.org using “Forest Ecology” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Schoodic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PDF version of Announcement: Position Announcement Forest Ecology Program Director 1.11.16
About Schoodic Institute:
Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park is a non-profit organization that guides present and future generations to greater understanding and appreciation for nature by providing research and learning opportunities through its outstanding Acadia National Park setting, unique coastal Maine facilities, and innovative partnership programs.
Schoodic Institute is based within Acadia National Park in a bold physical and inspirational location at Schoodic Point. The Institute partners with the National Park Service in support of science and education initiatives throughout the Park and the region and manages the Schoodic Education and Research Center campus. Schoodic Institute is a regional catalyst for ecosystem research and education, linked to Acadia’s powerful opportunity to reach millions of visitors.
Education and research at Schoodic Institute are deliberately intertwined, with experts, students, and participants of all ages contributing and learning through innovative citizen science projects. Programs at Schoodic Institute connect people of all ages to nature through with an emphasis on research that informs natural resource managers in a time of rapid environmental change.
Forest Research:
The Institute currently has opportunity to support research in Acadia National Park and research access to a forest property in close proximity to the park. We seek to partner in the creation of a Community & Research Forest. Acadia, a research forest, and the facilities and professional capacities of Schoodic Institute have potential to attract leading researchers to study Maine coastal forests and their resiliency in the face of a changing climate. Extensive maritime forests at Schoodic are located in an ecological transition zone at the southern edge of distributions of species such as jack pine and spruce-fir forests. Forest research will provide key benefits to managers of Acadia and other protected areas. Engaging the public in forest research and education will build public awareness of the importance of informed and ecologically sensitive forest stewardship.
Forest Ecology Program Director:
This is a new position contributing to the growth and development of Schoodic Institute. It is fully funded for the first year and expected to be a permanent role. Forest ecology and the response of forests to rapid environmental changes are priority research areas at the Institute. We seek a program director with academic qualifications, research interests, and skills and ambitions in building partnerships and connections between science, education, and resource management.
Primary Responsibility:
Develop and lead forest ecology research as well as education programs that increase understanding and appreciation of the natural world, and that are strategically coordinated with the Institute’s programs in bird ecology, citizen science, biodiversity research, and phenology monitoring. Provide collaborative leadership within the Schoodic Institute program team and with its many partners. Contribute directly to increased awareness of and support for Schoodic Institute, including by taking a leadership role in seeking grants to develop the forest ecology program.
The forest ecology program director will enhance Schoodic Institute’s capacity to attract visiting research scientists and create and attract programs that engage students and members of the public in science relevant to the forests of the Acadia region, especially as they respond to rapid environmental change.
Duties:
- Quickly gain an understanding of Schoodic Institute’s current programs, staffing, and direction, and collaborate closely with the program team and other staff to advance the Institute’s mission.
- Focus on development of the Forest Ecology Program. Manage and coordinate development of research and education project descriptions, goals, delivery, and budgets and take a leadership role in securing funding.
- Coordinate and collaborate with the National Park Service, Universities, conservation organizations, and other key partners. Contribute to the development of new partnerships and to attracting scientists to work in and near Acadia National Park.
- Hire and supervise seasonal technicians or interns, and potentially other staff. Oversee research fellowships in forest ecology.
- With financial management staff, track and report on budgets and financial performance.
- Contribute to communication and marketing efforts of Schoodic Institute and participate in selected donor cultivation activities and public events.
- Take part in other tasks as needed to further the mission of the organization.
Qualifications:
- Strong interest in Schoodic Institute’s mission.
- Demonstrated success in program leadership. Demonstrated abilities in managing projects and partnerships and leading small teams and committees.
- Advanced degree in forest ecology or a related field, with research and education experience related to northern forest ecology and conservation preferred.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Skill with computer technologies and software including Word/Excel, and shared calendars.
Location: Schoodic Unit, Acadia National Park, Winter Harbor, ME. Residence on or near the Schoodic Peninsula will be expected.
Hours: Full time. Requires occasional weekend or evening work.
Compensation: Competitive salary dependent on experience. Benefits include vacation and health insurance and an outstanding work environment within Acadia National Park.
To Apply: Please send resume & cover letter as a .pdf attachment tosea...@schoodicinstitute.org using “Forest Ecology” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Schoodic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Announcing Research Fellowships
Schoodic Institute Research Fellowship
Request for Proposals 2016
Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park announces the availability of grants to support science research in or near Acadia National Park. Schoodic Institute has particular interests in bird ecology, forest ecology, and freshwater and ocean ecology, especially as they relate to environmental change, conservation, and resource stewardship. Priority will be given to research that is relevant to the Institute’s interests and the Park’s research priority of understanding and responding to rapid changes to socio-ecological systems. Relevant research topics may include: ecology, conservation, geochemistry, citizen science, sustainability, education, communication, and economics.
Each proposal may request up to $5,000 for research, including stipend, supplies, and travel. Additional funding for housing on the Schoodic Education and Research Center campus may be available to grantees. The field portion of proposed research should be completed between April 2016 and April 2018, with annual updates due each December and a final report expected within six months of completion of fieldwork. We expect to award 3 – 5 grants.
Deadline: Proposals must be submitted by February 15, 2016. See full details and download an application here.