Stewardship Coordinator

University of Texas at Austin

Port Aransas, TX, US
Base: $50,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
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Vegetation monitoring of marsh habitats
Invasive species removal experience
Advanced gps and gis software skills
** The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Stewardship Coordinator for its Marine Science Institute, located in Port Aransas, TX. The role involves leading stewardship efforts related to coastal ecosystems, including monitoring vegetation and managing projects on invasive species and habitat restoration. **

Job Summary

  • The position leads the Stewardship Sector for the Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve, focusing on vegetation monitoring and land management.
  • Candidates will be responsible for developing annual NOAA work plans, managing grants, and coordinating collaborative efforts with local and federal partners.
  • The role requires essential field work experience to collect geospatial data and monitor emergent marsh, mangrove, and upland habitats in varying weather conditions.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Stewardship Coordinator for its Marine Science Institute, located in Port Aransas, TX. The role involves leading stewardship efforts related to coastal ecosystems, including monitoring vegetation and managing projects on invasive species and habitat restoration. **

Salary

Base: $50,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Teacher Retirement System (TRS) eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Vegetation monitoring of marsh habitats
  • Invasive species removal experience
  • Advanced GPS and GIS software skills
  • Field work in all weather conditions
  • Grant management and writing

Nice-to-have

  • Supervisory experience with staff
  • Boat operation capabilities
  • Experience with federal agencies
  • Habitat restoration project design
  • Master's degree in related field

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in marine or environmental science
  • Five years of recent research or resource management experience
  • Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze spatial data
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Work Rights

Must have authorization to work in the United States

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