Position Summary
Grassland loss is the greatest conservation issue facing eastern North American biodiversity. Our precious Southern grasslands are nearly extinct and the species that depend on them are fading fast. Many of our Southeastern grasslands that managed to persist through the past 200 years have disappeared in the past quarter-century. What will the next 25 years bring As a conservation community we are only now beginning to realize the extent of our once widespread grasslands. To reverse the decline in grassland biodiversity our response must be rapid and unprecedented in magnitude. This immensely complex and ambitious challenge will take some of Americas conservation and philanthropys brightest and most creative minds to solve. Are you ready to join the Southeastern Grasslands Institutes team Austin Peay State Universitys Southeastern Grasslands Institute ( SGI ) invites applications for a Middle Tennessee Grasslands Coordinator position. This is a full-time nontenure-track position. The Middle Tennessee Grasslands Coordinators primary role will be to serve the needs of SGI in developing and managing grassland conservation projects across the Middle Tennessee region (e.g. Nashville Basin and Highland Rim regions). In addition to on-the-ground work in grasslands and coordination of broader efforts this position includes a vital component of grant-writing and report writing to help secure future funding to support this position and to grow additional programming/staffing needs in the Middle TN region. The position will be located in Clarksville TN. This Coordinator position may work a non-traditional schedule and travel throughout the field season with other SGI team members to reach various project areas with overnight stays and travel expenses covered through grant funds. Working from home will be possible for a few specific desk-based tasks. This position will report to SGIs Director of Stewardship. Austin Peay State University does not discriminate against students employees or applicants for admission or employment based on race color religion creed national origin sex (including pregnancy) disability age status as a protected veteran genetic information or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment.
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