EMPLOYMENT

Do you want to positively impact our region’s environment? Our Planner/Environmental Specialists lead projects that help to preserve, protect and restore our natural environment. Approximately 50% of the work associated with this specific position will focus on water -strengthening our region’s resilience to floods/droughts and improving water quality and soil health. This position will provide administrative leadership to four regional watersheds and work to secure funding for watershed-related projects. The remaining 50% of time will involve writing and administering federal grants, developing hazard mitigations plans and working on our region’s six-county climate action plan.

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The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in environmental science, planning or related field; however, we encourage individuals with different education and experience backgrounds to apply. Three or more years of experience working in an environmental field is required. Success in the position will require strong written and verbal communication skills; comfort interacting with a wide range of stakeholders including elected officials and farmers; flexibility; attention to detail; the ability to manage several projects simultaneously; and the motivation to organize and complete projects with limited oversight.

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​Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter via email to employment@ecicog.org. The hiring range for this position is 59k-70k depending on experience. The position will remain open until filled, but potential candidates are encouraged to apply by July 24 to ensure consideration.