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Subject: Job:  Landowner Contact Assistant
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                            LANDOWNER CONTACT ASSISTANT


LOCATION:    Michigan Natural Features Inventory
              Mason Bldg., Lansing, MI,
              with  fieldwork in Alpena and Presque Isle Counties., MI

DURATION:   May 5, 1997 through August 29, 1997

SUMMARY OF POSITION:  The Landowner Contact Assistant will implement a
landowner contact initiative focusing on federally listed Great Lakes
coastal plant species in Presque Isle and Alpena counties, Michigan.  She/he 

will be responsible for contacting landowners through mailings and telephone 

calls, making presentations to groups of landowners and the general public,
and building relationships with key governmental agencies, conservation
organizations, and community leaders.  In addition, duties include
assembling landowner information packets, writing press releases, conducting 

biological surveys on parcels of interested landowners, and awarding
landowners who agree to protect the rare species and habitats found on their 

property.

DUTIES:

1.   Contact landowners via mail and follow up telephone calls, as well as
contact and build relationships with key government agencies, conservation
organizations, and members of local communities.

2.   Arrange for and make presentations to groups of landowners known to
have significant populations of federally listed species on their property,
as well as the general public.

3.   Assist in development of landowner database for high priority areas in
Presque Isle and Alpena counties.

4.    Track responses in a computer database and follow up signed voluntary
stewardship agreements with mailing of awards.

REQUIREMENTS:

1.   Minimum of BachelorÉs Degree in botany, ecology, environmental
education, natural resources or a related field.  Good working knowledge of
the flora of Michigan or the Upper Great Lakes.

2.   Public relations, naturalist, teaching, or other experience in
interacting with the public and ability to convey biological information in
an easily understandable manner.

3.   Knowledge of ecological and human factors relevant in the conservation
of rare plants and high quality natural communities.  Experience with
protection methods or management of natural communities and rare species,
including knowledge of state and federal endangered species laws, is
desirable.

4.   Mature, friendly, and personable; able to get along easily with a wide
range of people and convey enthusiasm; flexible and open to different points 

of view; and an active listener.

5.   Initiative and ability to work independently.  Excellent organizational 

skills, thoroughness and attention to detail.  Good oral and written
communication skills are required.

6.   Willingness to travel throughout the state for extended periods of time 

(up to 2 weeks at a time).

7.   Experience with TNC Heritage methodology, Microsoft Word and Microsoft
Access software desirable.

 *  *   APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 11, 1997   *  *

Only completed applications will be considered and must consist of: resume;
readable copy of college transcripts; names, addresses and telephone numbers 

of three professional references;  cover letter clearly explaining your
experience, qualifications, interest in the position and date you are
available to start work.  Faxed applications will not be accepted.

Mail to:       Suzanne M. Ridge, Director of Administration
                     Michigan Natural Features Inventory
                     P.O. Box 30444
                     Lansing, MI 48909-7944
                     (517) 373-1552

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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