Friday, March 18, 2011

Adirondack Aquatic Invasive Species Project Coordinator Position

The Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP) has an open position for the Adirondack Aquatic Invasive Species Project Coordinator. The position description can be viewed online, and applications should be submitted online, Job #13062. The deadline to apply is April 14, 2011.
The Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Project Coordinator is a team member of the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP), one of New York's eight Partnerships for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM). The APIPP facilitates the development and implementation of programs in the Adirondack region for invasive species prevention, monitoring, mapping, management, education, and restoration (more information online). The AIS Project Coordinator's primary role will be to lead APIPP's early detection and monitoring programs for AIS, coordinate partners in the region working on AIS prevention and management, and serve as a resource for partners and communities on AIS issues. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to work in a creative, team-oriented environment on an important and high profile conservation issue.