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<p class="wordsection1">The National Capital Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management is hiring a coordinator intern to lead and manage the activities of the partnership. Please see the job posting
<a href="https://doee.dc.gov/node/1116626">here</a>, and share widely. Applications will be accepted through October 9.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1">The National Capital Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management is a regional partnership between local, regional, and federal agencies, non-profit conservation organizations, and academic institutions. The members work cooperatively
throughout the national capital region to raise awareness of the impacts of invasive species, restore biodiversity and protect critical habitats by managing invasive species, and train professionals and volunteers to identify and manage invasive species.
The intern will plan and coordinate the activities of the PRISM under the supervision of the Steering Committee and Committee Chairperson.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1">In close coordination with the Steering Committee Chair and Steering Committee the coordinator will:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="wordsection1" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Plan and coordinate meetings of the PRISM steering committee and meetings of the entire PRSM membership<o:p></o:p></li><li class="wordsection1" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Plan, perform outreach for, and lead volunteer events<o:p></o:p></li><li class="wordsection1" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Plan and perform outreach for professional training workshops<o:p></o:p></li><li class="wordsection1" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Implement the Invader Detectives program, a newly established citizen science program to detect and report new invasive species. Maintain, update and distribute species watchlists, perform site assessments
where new occurrences are reported, assign volunteers to search and inventory targeted areas, and manage, update and promote the watchlist. Perform outreach to recruit citizen scientists through social media and by attending meetings of existing conservation
and outdoor groups. Host three events to train citizen scientists from various targeted populations to participate in Invader Detectives.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="wordsection1" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"> Lead the PRISM’s effort to eradicate a newly established species of water chestnut. Network with resource managers in the many local jurisdictions to discover and verify colonies of this species, update
the distribution map, and provide information to the owner about management options, with the goal of eradicating all known and discovered populations<o:p></o:p></li><li class="wordsection1" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Prepare and submit reports to PRISM grantors.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="wordsection1"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1">Pay is $20 per hour. No benefits are available. The internship will be 12 months with a possible extension for an additional 10-12 months.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1">Damien <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Damien P. Ossi<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Wildlife Biologist<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fisheries & Wildlife Division<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Department of Energy & Environment<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Government of the District of Columbia<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1200 First Sreet NE, Fifth Floor<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Washington, DC 20002<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">desk: (202) 741-0840<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">web: doee.dc.gov<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:damien.ossi@dc.gov"><span style="color:blue">damien.ossi@dc.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:black">With Mayor Bowser adjusting the District of Columbia’s operating status in response to coronavirus (COVID-19), I will be teleworking indefinitely. I can still be reached at
<a href="mailto:damien.ossi@dc.gov"><span style="color:blue">damien.ossi@dc.gov</span></a> or 202-741-0840</span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>For the latest information on the District Government’s response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), please visit
<a href="https://coronavirus.dc.gov/">coronavirus.dc.gov</a>.</p>
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