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Assistant Project Coordinator, Trails and Restoration
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area is unique for many reasons. The diversity of ecosystems, connections to urban landscapes, strong community relationships, as well as numerous key partnerships, render this Park distinct and irreplaceable. The National
Park Service, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, and the Presidio Trust work together to maintain this distinctiveness while sustaining a vibrant community of stewards to support habitat and trail restoration within the Golden Gate National Parks. Volunteers
help maintain a world-class trail system, monitor and protect rare species, and remove invasive and non-native species, with the understanding that active engagement in parklands leads to a deeper appreciation of their value.
Position Overview
The Assistant Project Coordinator will be involved in many aspects of habitat and trail restoration – mitigating erosion on trails, managing invasive plants, assisting with revegetation, monitoring and data collection, and maintaining healthy coastal environments.
Hands-on stewardship plays a key role. This position will help to develop and run trails volunteer programs for youth, adults, school groups, corporate groups, and community organizations. You will become a member of a thriving, collaborative park-wide team.
The Assistant Project Coordinator will report to a Park Stewardship Restoration Specialist but will be jointly managed by the Trails Stewardship Manager and the Restoration Specialist.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Ecological and Technical Leadership
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Work with Restoration Specialist and National Parks Service biologist on setting restoration goals based on current site needs and annual work
plans.
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Implement restoration work goals (planting, invasive species removal, monitoring, maintenance) on the Coastal Bluffs.
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Hire, manage and serve as liaison to contractors and restoration technicians that support restoration work. Communicate restoration work goals
to restoration technicians, contractors, volunteers, and interns. Assess and quality check work performed.
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Conduct field-based data collection on all work performed using paper forms, Global Positioning System (GPS) units, and mobile devices where provided.
Enter work performed reports and digitize maps into GIS, as needed.
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Create maps as needed using Arc GIS software.
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Contribute to annual reporting and grant proposals as needed.
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Participate in trail restoration activities once a week including, but not limited to removing overgrown vegetation, repairing trail tread, and
reducing erosion by installing structures on trails.
Volunteer Program Management Support
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Assist with volunteer programs for individuals and groups.
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Maintain good communication and positive working relations with NPS park staff, park partners, and Parks Conservancy employees. Develop a cooperative
working relationship with other internal and external volunteer programs.
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Demonstrate and supervise proper and safe tool handling techniques with interns, youth, academic interns, and program volunteers.
Outreach and Resource Education
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Develop and lead educational walks and talks about trails and related natural and cultural history.
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Develop and seek opportunities for educational trainings for volunteers, interns, and staff regarding trail and restoration principles.
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Engage park visitors on site, communicate about park issues in an open and positive manner, and educate the public about volunteer and educational
opportunities.
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Support regular communications with volunteers and the public including a monthly e-newsletter, social media, and program webpages.
Administration
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Assist with herbicide kits, tools, and tool-room maintenance.
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Attend relevant meetings as directed by supervisor.
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Assist with responsibility for company trucks, ensuring that they receive proper maintenance and contain needed documents.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
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Experience with trail and habitat restoration activities
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Qualified Applicator’s Certificate a plus; desire to obtain a certificate a must
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Good plant identification skills required
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Knowledge of San Francisco Bay Area ecology a plus and field experience working in its natural areas
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Interest in developing and delivering resource education materials that convey natural history and cultural resource values
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Experience in volunteer management, enthusiasm for sustaining a community-based stewardship program, and a desire to engage a diverse population
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Desire to work in a team setting and to work with a broad range of people with different backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, ages,
and viewpoints
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Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills
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Enjoy working outdoors in all kinds of weather and site conditions
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Flexible, resourceful and self-motivated; Ability to work independently in the field
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Proficiency in writing and basic computer skills; knowledge and familiarity with using ArcMap, MS Office, Adobe Suite, and Google applications
preferred
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Bilingual in Spanish or Cantonese a plus
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Valid Driver’s License required
Physical Requirements and Work Conditions
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Ability to work in environments where exposure to poison oak and ticks is probable
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Ability to lift, carry, and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds
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Indoor work is performed in a typical office setting
Compensation
This position is full-time, benefited, 40-hrs per week and Tuesday-Saturday schedule. The pay range for this position is dependent on skills and experience. This position has secure funding for one year with the possibility of extension.
The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Recruitment, placement and promotions are conducted without regard to an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical handicap, veteran status or sexual
orientation, or any other classification protected by Federal, State, and local laws & ordinances.
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