Project Coordinator

New York State Education Department/NYS Museum; Town of Cambridge (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Education Department / NYS Museum seeks a Project Coordinator/Biologist to support planning, coordination, and execution of activities on a five-year effort to restore freshwater mussels in remediated areas of the Grasse River. This role blends field and laboratory work, data management, and collaboration with partners and the public.

Responsibilities include coordinating field work, data and sample collection, processing, budgeting grant expenditures, and preparing detailed

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist with planning and coordination of field work including data and sample collection and processing.
• Maintain budget records for grant expenditures, prepare detailed project reports, and coordinate field work travel needs for field crews.

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Coordinator / Biologist to support the planning, coordination, and execution of activities on a five-year project to help restore freshwater mussels in remediated areas of the lower Grasse River (St. Lawrence County). This position is ideal for a biologist who enjoys a combination of field and laboratory work, project coordination, data management and analysis, and communication with project partners, scientists, and the public. The successful candidate will help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist with planning and coordination of field work including data and sample collection and processing.
• Maintain budget records for grant expenditures, prepare detailed project reports, and coordinate field work travel needs (lodging, transport, etc.) for field crews.