WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
JOB TITLE: Endangered Species Conservation Biologist
LOCATION: Based in Pacific Northwest, preferably NW Oregon or SW Washington
COMPENSATION: 62,857 per year
STATUS: Full-time, regular position scheduled to work approximately 40 hrs/wk
JOB START DATE: Approximate start date April 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 24, 2025
All applications must be submitted via the application website at: http://bit.ly/xerces-jobs
Reporting to the Xerces Society’s Endangered Species Program Freshwater Mussel Lead (Portland, OR office) and working in collaboration with partner agencies and organizations, the Endangered Species Conservation Biologist will focus on a variety of projects related to aquatic invertebrates, especially freshwater mussel, research, conservation, and advocacy. The Endangered Species Conservation Biologist will conduct substantial fieldwork involving snorkeling and wading in rivers and streams, requiring frequent but seasonal overnight and remote travel, with the majority of fieldwork from May-September each year. The successful candidate must be able to wade and swim safely in streams, lakes and rivers, walk over uneven terrain, carry 30 pounds using a backpack and be comfortable working long hours in the field as part of a team. Successful candidates will be required to pass an in-water safety training upon hiring. The successful candidate must also be able to work autonomously, organize and deliver training events, write scientific, management, or conservation-related documents, develop communications materials for the public, manage and analyze data, and work collaboratively with Xerces staff and partners. The successful candidate must be comfortable managing multiple projects and responsibilities, be detail-oriented, and have excellent communication skills. The ability to work collaboratively and build lasting conservation partnerships with diverse groups of people will be crucial to the candidate’s success.
