Program Coordinator

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:
The SE RISCC Program Coordinator brings together researchers, land managers, policymakers, and partner organizations to address invasive species and climate-related challenges across the Southeast and U.S. Caribbean. The role spans regional network coordination, scientific synthesis, knowledge exchange, and actionable research-helping move ideas and findings from research settings into practical tools, informed decisions, and on-the-ground management. At the center of this work, you'll get the opportunity to strengthen connections across the region and help partners turn emerging science and knowledge into practical, science-informed solutions for invasive species management.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the SE RISCC Network:

• Develop regional work plans with SE RISCC and SE CASC leadership and the Advisory Board.
• Coordinate Leadership and Advisory Committee meetings, agendas, and partner communications.
• Lead network communications, webinars, and website content.
• Identify emerging research needs and collaborate with scientists and partners to address them.

Advance Scientific Synthesis and Actionable Research:

• Identify and coordinate high-priority research themes and collaborative projects addressing invasive species and climate-related management needs.
• Synthesize research findings into manager-focused briefs, management resources, decision-support materials, and other practical tools.
• Lead or coordinate actionable science efforts that connect research with the needs of managers and policymakers.
• Engage students, postdocs, and faculty in applied research and synthesis activities that contribute to regional management solutions.

Coordinate Events, Webinars, and Communities of Practice:

• Plan and coordinate regional workshops, webinars, partner meetings, and manager-focused training.
• Facilitate communities of practice focused on priorities such as early detection, rapid response, climate-informed risk assessment, and management interventions.
• Create opportunities for knowledge exchange and collaboration across the region.
• Contribute to network reporting, evaluation, and communications.

Engage with National, Interagency, and Inter-Regional Networks:

• Represent SE RISCC in national RISCC and inter-regional network coordination.
• Connect regional priorities with applicable federal strategies and broader invasive species initiatives.

If you like to take initiative, work independently while contributing to a collaborative team, and connect people and ideas across different backgrounds, sectors, and disciplines, this role offers an opportunity to turn high-quality science into meaningful action. Bring your attention to detail, thoughtful communication, and commitment to professional, respectful relationships to help strengthen the network and create productive spaces for knowledge exchange and collaboration and join the SE RISCC.

Other Work/Responsibilities:
In addition to the core responsibilities of this role, there may be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties. This offers an opportunity to build on your skills, explore new areas, and gain a deeper understanding of the SE CASC's and SE RISCC's operations.

Minimum Experience/Education:
Doctoral degree or Master's degree with at least two years of professional experience in a related area.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills (written and oral), including experience in preparing reports, organizing events, and managing websites or social media platforms
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple, co-occurring priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree with at least two years of professional experience, in natural resource management, ecology, environmental science, climate science, or a related fieldDemonstrated experience in coordination, project management, or partner/stakeholder engagement (such as federal/state/tribal agencies or natural resource managers/practitioners).
• Experience in workshop or event planning, including virtual and in-person formats.
• Skills in meeting facilitation, data management or analyses, and science communication..
• Experience with university-based or federal science-management partnerships.
• Familiarity with invasive science and management, climate adaptation, or co-production processes, especially in the context of the Southeastern U.S. and U.S. Caribbean.

Required License or Certification:
n/a

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