Top 18 Conservation biology Jobs in Ithaca, Ny

Land Conservation Specialist
Finger Lakes Land Trust —Ithaca, NY
- $49,725 - $58,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Office
- Driver's License
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Extension Associate - Lab of Ornithology
Cornell University —Ithaca, NY
- $82,000 a year
- Spanish
- 5 years
- English
- Adoption assistance
- Parental leave
Conservation Coordinator
Finger Lakes Land Trust —Ithaca, NY
- $49,725 - $58,000 a year
- Email
- Mid-level
- Office
- Driver's License
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Extension Support Specialist II- eBird Project Manager- Lab of Ornithology
Cornell University —Ithaca, NY
- $72,209 - $77,625 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Google Workspace
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Facility Operations Assistant 1 (3 Positions)
State of New York - Environmental Conservation, Department of —Ithaca, NY
- $17.35 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- No experience needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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FORECON, Inc. —Cortland, NY
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- Full-time
- Driver's License
- Hand tools
- Communication skills
- Opportunities for advancement
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Post Doc Associate-K. Lisa Yang Wildlife Health Fellows Program
Cornell University —Ithaca, NY
- $62,232 - $88,745 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Adoption assistance
- Parental leave
Sr Extension Associate - Lab Of Ornithology
Cornell University —Ithaca, NY
- $99,000 - $104,000 a year
- 6 years
- Computer Science
- Data analysis skills
- Adoption assistance
- Work from home
Postdoctoral Associate- Public and Ecosystem Health
Cornell University —Ithaca, NY
- $62,232 - $88,745 a year
- Online Application
- Computer science
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Adoption assistance
- Parental leave
Postdoctoral Associate: Quantifying the emerging risks of wildfire smoke for birds of North America
Cornell University —Ithaca, NY
- $62,232 - $88,745 a year
- Hybrid work
- Office
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Adoption assistance
- Parental leave
Sr Extension Associate - Assistant Director, Agriculture and Food Systems
Cornell University —Ithaca, NY
- $120,000 - $140,000 a year
- Writing skills
- Master's degree
- Driver's License
- Adoption assistance
- Parental leave
Rose Postdoctoral Associate-1
Cornell University —Ithaca, NY
- $62,232 - $88,745 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Project management
- University
- Adoption assistance
- Parental leave
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Contract Management Specialist 1/Trainee 1/2 (NY HELPS)
State of New York - Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of —Trumansburg, NY
- $53,764 - $85,138 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Postdoctoral Associate - Molecular Biology and Genetics
Cornell University —Ithaca, NY
- $62,232 - $88,745 a year
- Computer Science
- 3 years
- University
- Adoption assistance
- Parental leave
Extension Associate - Dairy Business Management Specialist
Cornell University —Ithaca, NY
- $80,000 - $83,527 a year
- Overnight shift
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Adoption assistance
- Parental leave
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Cornell University —Ithaca, NY
- $116,843 - $142,809 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Computer science
- Azure
- Computer Science
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Land Conservation Specialist

Finger Lakes Land Trust
Ithaca, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$49,725 - $58,500 a year

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement
Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Outdoor work experience
Project coordination
Environmental Science
Environmental education
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Attention to detail

Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Land Conservation Specialist assists the Director of Conservation and Conservations Project Manager with the development and implementation of land protection policies and goals, landowner outreach and general support of the conservation program. The Land Protection Specialist helps conduct fee-owned land and conservation easement acquisitions, adhering to high professional standards, current best management practices, and in particular the Standards and Practices of the Land Trust Alliance. In addition, the Land Protection Specialist assists their team with outreach strategy and implementation throughout the Finger Lakes region and specific focus areas.

The Land Conservation Specialist will also work closely with the Conservation Coordinator and GIS Program Manager and other program and operations staff to advance the Finger Lakes Land Trust’s land conservation efforts.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Landowner Education: Communicate with landowners who have expressed interest in conserving their land. Initiate outreach to landowners in designated focus areas, diligently track responses and adjust outreach strategy, as necessary.
Outreach: Meet with public officials, conservation partners, and other key audiences to educate them about the work of the Land Trust. Present conservation topics at regional workshops.
Coordination: Work with other staff to implement and track the Land Trust’s land protection program. Ensure that inquiries from landowners are managed in a timely and effective manner using Salesforce database software, LOCATE.
Conservation Project Management: Contribute to assorted tasks related to conservation projects eventually developing your own portfolio of independently managed conservation easement and acquisition projects. Work with landowners, attorneys, surveyors, appraisers, conservation partners and others to help bring projects to closing.
Grant Writing and Fundraising: Prepare funding proposals for specific land protection projects. Write grant narratives for State grant programs related to agricultural and forestland conservation easements and source water protection.
Other Land-related Activities: Assist with other land-related activities as needed – including but not limited to environmental assessments on lands to be acquired and completion of baseline documentation reports for conservation easements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in conservation, natural resources management, environmental science, ecology, sustainability, or a related field, and/or multiple years of relevant employment and volunteer experience in those or related fields;
Effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to develop effective relationships with a variety of people, including landowners and partner organizations;
Ability to write proficiently, maintain organizational systems, and manage complex projects with great attention to detail;
Have outdoor field preparedness in a variety of seasons and weather conditions, on both solitary and communal site visits;
Possess and maintain a valid NYS driver's license and be comfortable with frequent travel around the region. An FLLT-owned vehicle is available, but a personal vehicle will need to be used for work-related travel on occasion, with mileage reimbursement;
Some weekend and evening availability is required;
Ability to work independently while also working as part of a team and working with a diverse array of partners and constituents;
A strong commitment to land conservation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Some prior experience with land acquisition and conservation easements or a background in real estate or municipal planning;
Knowledge of species and ecological communities of the Finger Lakes region;
Training and/or experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software.

TO APPLY:

Please Email Cover Letter and Resume to Molly Corley at [email protected] with the job title in the subject line.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Competitive salary and benefits package ranging from $49,725 to $58,500 commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position located in the FLLT main office in Ithaca, NY.

The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) is a non-profit conservation organization that protects more than 35,000+ acres of undeveloped lakeshore, gorges, forests, meadows, and farmlands. The Land Trust owns and manages a network of nature preserves that are open to the public and holds conservation easements on properties that remain in private ownership. The organization focuses on protecting critical habitat for fish and wildlife, conserving lands that are important for water quality, connecting existing conservation lands, and keeping prime farmland in agriculture. The Land Trust has 23 dedicated staff members and more than 200 active volunteers. More information can be found here: Finger Lakes Land Trust

The Finger Lakes Land Trust is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Pay: $49,725.00 - $58,500.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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