Candidate Background
The candidate for this position should have a master's degree and a background in the physical sciences along with the ability and desire to conduct frequent fieldwork throughout the Orange County area on a flexible schedule to meet project needs. The person in this position will work with the O.C. Coastkeeper Programs Director and a Technical Advisory Committee to develop the monitoring and quality control plans for the project; supervise, train, and schedule volunteers and staff; and run our lab to meet the project deliverables.

Skills and Abilities
Good organizational skills will be essential to coordinate water monitoring and sample delivery to our contract lab with rain events along with running additional water quality tests at the Coastkeeper lab in our office. Additional project tasks include developing a project database, conducting statistical data analysis, and report writing. This is an excellent position for a motivated individual to run a large scale research project.

Candidate Background
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Geography, Ecology, Horticulture or other related field. Professional experience should include familiarity with non-profit operations, resource development, and community- based volunteer programs. Construction and landscaping knowledge is a plus.

Skills and Abilities
The candidate in this position must have a strong desire to work in public education, the ability to create collaborative relationships, and the skills to organize the project’s design and construction. Additional project tasks will include budgeting, project monitoring, and report writing.