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University of North Florida · 3 weeks ago

Coordinator, Coastal Training

Jacksonville, FL

Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The University of North Florida is seeking a Coastal Training Program Coordinator for the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve. This role involves providing training and information on estuarine research and management, facilitating collaboration among various stakeholders, and managing grants and work plans.

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Responsibilities

Provide information and training on GTM NERR research and management to internal staff, partner agencies, land managers, and relevant organizations. This includes but is not limited to topics such as estuarine ecology, coastal resilience, water quality, invasive species, mapping technologies, low impact design, and habitat restoration

Communicate causes of habitat, species, and ecosystem service changes to decision-makers, policymakers, partner agencies, and other professionals

Provide workshops on relevant best management practices, coastal resilience, and conservation action items

Facilitate collaboration among researchers, resource managers, permitters, municipal staff and other agency staff to prioritize and implement research for coastal natural resource management

Conduct formal and informal needs assessments among audiences described above to prioritize training, workshops, and communication channels and materials

Participate in local, regional (Northeast Florida), and NERRS advisory committees, workgroups, and teams relevant to the items listed above to provide information and stay informed on these topics

Supervising Coastal Training staff (typically 1-2 positions, funding dependent)

Writing, reporting on, and managing grants; developing and managing annual work plans and budgets

Supporting the administrative function of the reserve by providing high quality reports, products, and materials on-time

Integrating with other GTM NERR managers and supporting programs where practicable

Qualification

Estuarine ecologyCoastal resilienceWater qualityMapping technologiesHabitat restorationGrant writingWorkshop facilitationCollaborationCommunication skills

Required

Master's or Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219