CNPS is looking to hire two field-focused positions at the Lead Field Botanist and Field Coordinator levels. These are full‐time positions that will be supervised by the CNPS Rare Plant Program Manager. Both positions are currently funded for at least one year of work, beginning in late January or early February 2024, and may be extended based on funding. Both positions will perform botanical surveys, rare plant mapping, data collection, and voucher collecting, and gain experience in collecting tissue samples and seeds of California’s native, rare, and unusual plants in several locations throughout California. Fieldwork may be completed in teams or in coordination with volunteers but will often be conducted independently. The Field Coordinator will also be required to spend a significant amount of time coordinating with other Rare Plant Program staff, CNPS chapter representatives, external partners, and volunteers. As a statewide non-profit with 36 volunteer-run chapters, an important component of these positions will be the ability to meaningfully engage and coordinate the support of volunteers in our funded work.

These are unique opportunities to work with a positive, devoted team of staff and partners on important efforts that contribute to the conservation of California’s rare plants and unique biodiversity. Conservation-minded individuals that are highly organized and able to work both independently and collaboratively in office and field settings are encouraged to apply.

To review position details and apply, please view the original posting on the CNPS website here. Accepting applications through 1/29/2024 or until the positions are filled.