ERS
About the Role
The duties listed may seem a bit daunting, but we'll help step you through everything.
One way to start seed harvesting is by getting a few friends together and taking a walk. Pictures can be taken of plants along the path. Species of plants can be identified from the pictures. There are numerous resources online which will teach you how and when to harvest the seeds from the plants which were identified. If not on public lands which allow seed harvesting, gain permission from the owner of the property. HOAs are a great resource for seed collection efforts, since many HOAs have multiple acres of low-maintenance plants which can be great for environmental restoration efforts.
A seed-collection coordinator coordinates seed-collection efforts of two through nine people (That's a bit of a tongue twister). When a group exceeds nine people (ten including the seed-collection coordinator), the group will be split into two separate groups which can still coordinate projects together. This allows for more people to gain experience in a management position.
More details can be found in our company policies and procedures.
Duties and Qualifications:
Duties:
Find locations to harvest seeds.
Identify species of seeds to be harvested and include harvesting details.
How to identify the plant;
How to determine which seeds are ready to be harvested;
How to harvest the seeds; and
How to properly store said seeds.
Obtain written permission to harvest seeds from each location.
Public lands often have laws/ordinances which cover seed harvesting. Citing said laws/ordinances which allow for seed harvesting will be sufficient.
A copy of the written permission or cited sources will be sent to the main office.
Lead safety meeting before seed-harvesting events.
Contact the main office if safety equipment is needed.
Log volunteer hours and have everyone sign in and sign out of each seed harvesting event.
Track an approximate number of seeds harvested. Methods to quickly estimate seeds will be provided.
Qualifications:
18+ years old
Capable of walking on uneven, slippery, and/or loose terrain
Proficient with reading and writing in English
Passionate about the work
About the Company
The following list contains a few of the main aspects of ERS which help make us different:
1. We use data, logic, and reason to guide our actions.
2. We don't engage in ridiculous fearmongering which isn't supported by legitimate data.
3. We actually make a difference, instead of just raising awareness.