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Restoration Coordinator

The Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC) seeks Restoration Coordinator to help advance the goals of its Ecosystem Restoration Program.

The Ecosystem Restoration Program (ERP) supports towns and other community groups in planning, implementation and monitoring of restoration projects on Cape Cod. Established in 2015, the vision of the ERP (formerly known as the Restoration Coordination Center) is to provide additional resources (capacity, technical expertise and funding) to increase the number and success rate of restoration projects on Cape Cod.

Responsibilities include managing restoration projects such as fish passage, river and bog restoration, stormwater management, and coastal resilience projects; managing and developing project and consultant engineer scope of work and budgets; grant administration, reporting, and grant writing; working effectively with multiple partners and constituents (town, state, federal, non-profit, community groups, and public) to plan, initiate, manage and complete multi-year restoration projects, and assisting with seasonal field survey work as needed.

The position reports to APCC’s Restoration Manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, conservation, natural science, climate science or environmental science, engineering, communications, or policy from a four-year college or university. A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience demonstrating competence in the essential job elements described above. A master’s degree in the above fields may take the place of up to two (2) years of professional experience.

Candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Word in a PC environment.

• Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams or other remote meeting applications.
• Well-organized, and detailed planner. Able to work independently.
• Academic or professional experience and knowledge about restoration and coastal ecology such as salt marsh, river, cranberry bog, freshwater wetland, fish, shellfish and/or coastal shoreline habitats; green infrastructure stormwater management to improve water quality; and/or coastal resilience projects involving living shorelines, green infrastructure and other nature-based solutions.
• Ability to develop and manage project plans including scope, schedule, budget and deliverables as well as management of consultant contracts and invoices.
• Experience reviewing technical documents such as feasibility studies, monitoring reports, design plans, permit applications, construction specifications and reports.
• Strong technical writing and proofreading skills including experience drafting grant applications and scientific reports.
• Strong communications skills and experience working with project teams involving town, state, federal staff as well as other local stakeholders (e.g. non-profits, community groups, general public).
• Outreach and education experience including engagement with the public, and writing for webpages, print materials, and social media.
• Field data collection and survey work experience in an academic, professional or volunteer capacity (e.g. plant, bird, fish, water, land survey, mapping, etc.).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Desirable but not Required

• Familiarity with regional habitat management and restoration plans and programs such as the Cape Cod Commission’s Clean Water Act Section 208 Plan, the NRCS Cape Cod Water Resources Restoration Program, the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration program and other regional restoration programs.
• Background or expertise in freshwater systems including fish passage restoration.
• Scientific communications or journalism background including engagement with the press and development of press releases and/or media alerts.
• Academic or professional experience reviewing and/or commenting on state or federal policies or regulations. Familiarity with environmental policies and regulations impacting restoration permitting and review.
• Graphic design skills along with photo and video editing.
• Experience creating GIS maps and story maps.
• Experience working with underserved communities to support inclusivity and diversity in project planning and development.
• Fluent, both speaking and writing, in Portuguese, Spanish, native American languages or other languages.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time, year-round position. Salary is commensurate with experience. The typical work schedule is a 37.5-hour work week over 5 days per week M-F. Work is conducted in a typical office environment, and occasionally involves field work.

Position offers flextime, remote work, and hybrid time. Candidate must be located within the region to allow for travel to in-person meetings, site visits, field survey and events as needed. Occasional (annual or semi-annual) travel off Cape or outside the region for meetings or conferences. Candidate must have dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license. Mileage will be reimbursed.

Physical Requirements of the Job: Position involves walking, standing or sitting to present or discuss projects with individuals or large groups. Some field work support as needed including traversing small streams, wooded trails, densely vegetated areas, mucky unstable ground; navigating small obstacles such as fallen trees, fences, or densely vegetated areas; and lifting heavy objects weighing 10-50 lbs.

To apply Email a cover letter and resume addressed to April Wobst, Restoration Manager to: hr@apcc.org with “Restoration Coordinator” in the Email Subject Line.

APCC is the region’s leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit environmental organization working for the adoption of laws, policies and programs that protect and enhance Cape Cod’s natural resources and quality of life. Founded in 1968, the mission of APCC is to preserve, protect, and enhance the natural resources of Cape Cod.

APCC is an equal opportunity employer and provider. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.