Invasive Species Specialist Position

POSITION: Invasive Species Specialist for the Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council
START DATE: as early as May 1, 2011
END DATE: 9/30/2012
SALARY AND BENEFITS: $8000 (no benefits)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 31, 2011
Description of Position: The Invasive Species Specialist position is a temporary, part-time position with the Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council (SE‐EPPC). Established in 1999, the SE-EPPC is a non-profit 501‐C3 umbrella organization whose membership includes eight state chapters in the southeastern U.S. The Board of Directors (BOD) is comprised of five officers, plus a delegate from each state chapter. Liaisons have been established from various federal agencies and non‐governmental organizations (NGOs). The successful candidate will report to the BOD.
The mission of the SE‐EPPC is to support the management of invasive exotic plants in natural areas of the Southeast by providing a forum for the exchange of scientific, educational and technical information. The Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council is not a regulatory agency. For more information click here.