DESCRIPTION

This position will play a critical role in protecting the Finger Lakes region. The Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program Manager will develop and administer programs to support the goals of the Finger Lakes Institute and the Finger Lakes Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management. AIS programs will address the prevention, monitoring, and treatment of aquatic invasive species across the 17-county Finger Lakes PRISM region in New York. This position will serve as a regional expert AIS by providing technical and scientific support to partners. An ideal applicant has a strong scientific background and can synergize Finger Lakes PRISM programming with regional and statewide priorities. Applicants should be able to identify relevant AIS issues and subsequently collect, manage, analyze, and interpret data to address those issues. This position will work closely with Finger Lakes PRISM and FLI staff to deliver multidisciplinary, integrated programming that benefits the Finger Lakes Watershed.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead fieldwork efforts of at least two seasonal technicians
• Develop and supervise projects that address regional AIS priorities including ecological surveys, chemical and mechanical treatment, and restoration
• Analyze and evaluate program data to support adaptive approaches AIS management
• Report data internally and to partners regionally and statewide
• Attend local, regional, and statewide meetings to coordinate AIS efforts with diverse partners
• Supervise, implement, and report for grants and contracts held by Hobart and William Smith Colleges that support AIS management
• Support AIS education and outreach efforts including workshops, trainings, tabling, and more
• Coordinate program efforts with FLI staff

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in an environmental- or conservation-related field, master’s degree preferred
• Understanding of current issues surrounding aquatic invasive species
• Ability to utilize data to communicate through presentations, social media, and authored materials, including technical reports, to broad audiences, including the public, industry professionals, government and agency officials, and scientists
• Experience with timely planning and reporting on field-based programs and projects
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to follow timelines
• Ability to work in groups and across fields effectively
• Familiarity with tools including ArcGIS products, MS Office suite; experience with R preferred.
• Familiarity with statistical and analytical methods and tools

OTHER INFORMATION

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. The position is based out of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, in the heart of the Finger Lakes. The Finger Lakes PRISM is one of eight PRISMs supported via funding from the New York State Environmental Protection Fund as administered by NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid time off.  Annual Salary is $64,000.

ABOUT HWS

A liberal arts and sciences institution, Hobart and William Smith is known for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures. Our nationally ranked faculty are accessible teachers and scholars known for the impact of their research and distinguished by the depth of their mentorship. World challenges are studied in the classroom where critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills are honed. In the field, knowledge turns into discovery. In office hours, plans are carefully crafted to tie interests and talents to an academic path that motivates beyond graduation.

Our location in the heart of the Finger Lakes allows faculty, staff and students to live and work collaboratively on the banks of a resource-rich lake. Student-athletes play for 30 varsity teams boasting 24 national titles, including the 2023 and 2024 NCAA DIII Men’s Ice Hockey Championships. With three graduate programs, students can build on their undergraduate degree with a Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching, or a Master of Science in Management. Together, the experiences and mentorship at HWS prepare students to lead lives of consequence.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Colleges are an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment in their programs and activities against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, caregiver status, military status, including past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, social class, or any other category or characteristic protected by applicable law.