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Description
Nantucket Conservation Foundation works to preserve Nantucket’s character by permanently conserving, maintaining, and managing natural areas and habitats.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Native Plant Propagation Manager will oversee the activities associated with the expanding NCF native plant propagation program, from seed collection, processing and storage to propagation and out-planting for our restoration projects.
NCF’s current program produces native plants for use on our restoration projects and includes native plant demonstration landscaping at our office. This position will assist in increasing program capacity to support larger-scale restoration projects and continue to develop and maintain demonstration gardens to educate the public on the use of native plants in landscaping.
In collaboration with the Plant Research Ecologist/Botanist, the Native Plant Propagation Manager will plan and implement all steps of propagation, from seed harvest and germination to transplanting and care in the field. The Native Plant Propagation Manager supports the Plant Ecology Program and Stewardship aspects of the Land Management department to foster healthy native plant communities and native plant awareness on Nantucket. They will interface with the Development and Education department when necessary for educational outreach and participate in NCF events alongside other staff members.
For more information on the required qualifications and compensation, please read the full description on our Workable Site: https://apply.workable.com/nantucket-conservation-foundation/
TO APPLY
Application deadline is Friday, February 28, 2025, by 5pm. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so apply early for consideration.
Applications accepted ONLY through our hiring website: https://apply.workable.com/nantucket-conservation-foundation/
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Application Packet: consists of ONE PDF DOCUMENT INCLUDING: Cover letter, resume, contact information for 3 professional references, and an unofficial copy of your college transcripts.
For questions about this position, please contact Plant Research Ecologist/Botanist Kelly Omand at komand@nantucketconservation.org. Applications are not accepted at this email address.