The Nat is seeking a Project Specialist for Nature-Based Solutions to develop and deliver science information on nature-based solutions in canyons and dunes, coastal resilience, and restoration planning. The Project Specialist will lead efforts to synthesize existing research, conduct learning needs assessments for local and regional stakeholders, develop guidelines for canyon and dune coastal resilience, develop guidelines for restoration planning, and deliver trainings. The Project Specialist will play a key role helping a wide range of stakeholders develop new knowledge and draft actionable local restoration plans throughout the county for these two ecosystems.

This position is responsible for coordinating all science communication and training activities associated with an awarded two-year grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to enhance coastal resilience in dunes and canyons, including: inventories of technical information on prior canyon and dune coastal resilience techniques, development and presentation of trainings on nature-based solutions and planning, and integrating this capacity building through existing and new outlets. All these outcomes will be carried out with an emphasis on community-led capacity building and results-oriented planning. This position reports to the Project Director for Coastal Resilience and will be an integral part of the Nat’s new strategy to catalyze conservation throughout the region. The person will also coordinate closely with The Nat’s Communication and Education teams.

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