Technology Coordinator needed by Student Conservation Association

From the Student Conservation Association

September 29, 2010

Technology Coordinator, Conservation Corps—Trails Conditions Inventory

Conservation Begins Here. The Student Conservation Association (SCA), the nation’s leading conservation service organization for young people, is seeking a Technology Coordinator to work with SCA’s Nationwide Trail Condition Inventory Program in partnership with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The position will be located at our program office in Boise, ID.

Primary Responsibilities:

Supervising national data collection efforts and providing logistical support to all program operations Develop and implement trainings, troubleshoot technology issues, schedule teams

Work with agencies and provide quality assurance and quality control of the process Assist the Program Manager & Program Director in the oversight of key operational and administrative aspects of the program Qualifications: BA/BS in Environmental Education/Science, Natural Resource Management, Geographic Information Systems or related field; or equivalent field experience preferred Proven experience with ARCGIS, ARCPAD, database management, Trimble GPS Data Collection Systems and data dictionaries.

Experience in training of these topics highly desired

Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible outdoor program/project management experience Proven experience coordinating and managing complex logistics and multiple schedules Strong written and oral communication skills Experience with Microsoft Office Products Ability to work independently and as part of a team, Ability to work effectively in a face paced environment. Proven organizational skills, time management, and public speaking skills. Willingness to travel by air on a regular basis regionally and nationally. Current WFR and CPR certification helpful Valid driver’s license and MVR that meets SCA's guidelines. Must pass SCA criminal background check

* Health and Dental * Basic Life Insurance * Short Term Disability * Long Term Disability * Flexible Spending Account * 403(b) Savings Plan * Generous Paid Time Off * Community Service Leave * Casual Dress

Email cover letter, resume, & 3 references to: Stacey Hildreth, HR Representative, shildreth@thesca.org

To apply, go online to www.thesca.org/employment
Questions? Ask us: Leaders@thesca.org

SCA is an EOE dedicated to workforce diversity.
For more information about SCA, visit us at www.theSCA.org

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