The Capital Region PRISM is Hiring
a Part Time Invasive Species Outreach Educator
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Invasive Species Outreach Educator
The Capital Region (PRISM) a Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management, hosted by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, is seeking a qualified Invasive Species Outreach Educator on a part time basis. The PRISM is in year four of administering a five-year contract (2018-2022) on behalf of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Financial support is provided through the Department of Environmental Conservation through the New York State Environmental Protection Fund. Come and join our team today and help protect our environment with prevention and outreach strategies.
Position Description Summary
The Invasive Species Outreach Educator is expected to perform prevention and outreach activities for the Capital Region PRISM across eleven counties in the Albany, New York area. Work will be based out of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County office in Ballston Spa New York. The Educator also collects field data and report surveys; writes educational content for social media posts, newsletters, and other communications; promotes events; recruits volunteers; trains volunteers and staff; and assists with statewide programs including invasive species awareness week. The Educator also may provide programmatic oversight to seasonal Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Watercraft Stewards, Lead Stewards, and interns. The position is part time at 24 hours a week year-round.
If interested please click the link below for more details and to apply for the position:
Cornell Cooperative Extension Jobs
Job ID number WDR-00026265
Candidates should apply online by June 25th 2021.
Posting dates are subject to change based on Association needs.
a Part Time Invasive Species Outreach Educator
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Invasive Species Outreach Educator
The Capital Region (PRISM) a Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management, hosted by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, is seeking a qualified Invasive Species Outreach Educator on a part time basis. The PRISM is in year four of administering a five-year contract (2018-2022) on behalf of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Financial support is provided through the Department of Environmental Conservation through the New York State Environmental Protection Fund. Come and join our team today and help protect our environment with prevention and outreach strategies.
Position Description Summary
The Invasive Species Outreach Educator is expected to perform prevention and outreach activities for the Capital Region PRISM across eleven counties in the Albany, New York area. Work will be based out of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County office in Ballston Spa New York. The Educator also collects field data and report surveys; writes educational content for social media posts, newsletters, and other communications; promotes events; recruits volunteers; trains volunteers and staff; and assists with statewide programs including invasive species awareness week. The Educator also may provide programmatic oversight to seasonal Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Watercraft Stewards, Lead Stewards, and interns. The position is part time at 24 hours a week year-round.
If interested please click the link below for more details and to apply for the position:
Cornell Cooperative Extension Jobs
Job ID number WDR-00026265
Candidates should apply online by June 25th 2021.
Posting dates are subject to change based on Association needs.
Citizen Scientist Opportunity!
The Capital Region PRISM is partnering with iMapInvasives in an effort to map out spotted lanternfly populations. We need your help in surveying local trails and parcels. iMapInvasives has created a map that will allow you to "Adopt a Grid" for surveying. By adopting a grid you are committing to surveying the area and reporting both detects and non-detects into iMapInvasvies. For more information on how to get involved click on the link below!
The Capital Region PRISM is partnering with iMapInvasives in an effort to map out spotted lanternfly populations. We need your help in surveying local trails and parcels. iMapInvasives has created a map that will allow you to "Adopt a Grid" for surveying. By adopting a grid you are committing to surveying the area and reporting both detects and non-detects into iMapInvasvies. For more information on how to get involved click on the link below!
What are Invasive Species?
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REport an invasive Species
iMapInvasives is an online mapping tool that provides statewide invasive species distribution information to natural resource managers, scientists, and citizens. Learn about the program and start contributing data by attending an iMap training session. To schedule a training for staff, volunteers, or the public, please contact PRISM staff.
Contact a Coordinator
PRISM Coordinator: Kristopher Williams |
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To learn more about the invasive species of New York, click on the guides below.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County
50 West High St. Ballston Spa, NY 12020 |
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation provides financial support to the Capital Mohawk PRISM via the Environmental Protection Fund.
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Hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County. Website ©2019 Capital/Mohawk PRISM
