Grinnell College seeks a full-time Manager for the Conard Environmental Research Area (CERA), a 365 acre teaching and research facility located ten miles from the campus. Native woodland, savanna, restored and
remnant prairie, and wetland habitats occupy the landscape, and facilities include CERA’s Environmental
Education Center, the first building in Iowa to receive Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council's
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) program.

Responsibilities: The Manager position serves two programs. The Manager assists the college’s Center for
Prairie Studies in accomplishing its mission by planning and implementing campus and outreach programs,
events, and special projects, primarily but not exclusively at CERA. The Manager assists the Biology Department
in planning all restoration activities at CERA in consultation with the CERA Director and advisory committee,
including prescribed burning, tree thinning, and invasive species control.
Other work includes applying and monitoring experimental treatments, assisting students with research projects,
developing and maintaining a comprehensive website, archiving data sets, researching and purchasing
equipment and supplies, hiring and supervising student employees, and organizing field trips and work days for
volunteers.

Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field and experience managing natural areas are required.
A Master’s degree and experience in environmental education, public programming, and/or citizen science are
desired.

Please submit applications online by visiting our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu. Candidates
will need to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts and three references with their contact
information. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. Questions about this position
should be directed to Human Resources at [[email protected]] or 641-269-4818.

Grinnell College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting and retaining highly
qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of the nation. No applicant shall be discriminated against
on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression,
marital status, veteran status, religion, creed, or disability.