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["Lawrence F. London, Jr." <venaurafarm@bellsouth.net>]

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Subject: [SANET-MG] Two New Pollinator Conservation Positions at the 
Xerces Society: Now Accepting Applications
Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 21:03:08 -0700
From: Matthew Shepherd <mdshepherd@XERCES.ORG>
To: SANET-MG@LISTS.IFAS.UFL.EDU

TWO NEW POLLINATOR CONSERVATION POSITIONS AT THE XERCES SOCIETY



Now Accepting Applications Through October 1st



The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is pleased to announce an
open application period for two new staff positions in our Pollinator
Conservation Program.



Pollinator Habitat Restoration Specialist

The Pollinator Habitat Restoration Specialist (Mid-Atlantic Region) will
work to provide training and technical oversight to farmers and conservation
agency staff on pollinator conservation and native plant restoration. This
position will be based in New Jersey and implement projects and events
throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. More information about this position and
how to apply is available at http://www.xerces.org/job-opportunities/.



Native Plant Production and Restoration Specialist

The Native Plant Production and Restoration Specialist will implement a
nationwide plan to increase the availability of milkweed (Asclepias spp.)
seed for habitat conservation efforts targeting monarch butterflies (Danaus
plexippus) and other pollinators. This position will be based in Portland,
Oregon, or for the right candidate, at a satellite location. More
information about this position and how to apply is available at
http://www.xerces.org/job-opportunities/.



About The Xerces Society

The Xerces Society has been a pioneer in invertebrate conservation and
protection for almost forty years. Over the past decade, we have built a
strong pollinator conservation program centered on using the best available
science and strong partnerships to support habitat restoration efforts and
educational programs across North America. We also work to shape
conservation policy at the national, regional, and state level. We currently
have offices in Portland, OR, Sacramento, CA, and St. Louis, MO. To learn
more about our work please visit http://www.xerces.org.