James Roubal

Experience

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  Lake Erie Nature & Science Center

  Mar 2011 - Aug 2013

  Naturalist

  - Implemented conservation programming in partnership with local nonprofits, school groups, and community organizations- Led inquiry-based field trips engaging K-5 students within the 100-acre Huntington Reservation parkland with its forest, field, stream and Lake Erie habitats. - Rehabilitated native Ohio wildlife including birds of prey, mammals, saltwater fish, reptiles, and amphibians. LENSC cares for 100 resident animals with more than 1,500 intakes annually.

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  The Ohio State University

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2016

  - Developed education programs about climate change and resource conservation- Facilitated disaster response workshops (i.e., Urban heat island mitigation workshops)- Assisted researchers with analyzing water and food security data- Prepared climate education kits that were sent out to K-12 educators throughout the country- Negotiated with numerous vendors about purchasing products - Assisted in inventory management - Examined the structure and function of aquatic food webs of streams in the glacierized headwaters of the Three Parallel Rivers region. - Studied the impact of climate change and receding glaciers on aquatic ecology and the species that may be threatened by such a changing environment.

  • Education & Outreach Associate @ Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center

    Jun 2014 - Aug 2016

  • Research Assistant

    Aug 2013 - Jun 2014
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  Seattle Housing Authority

  Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

  Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability Intern

  - Designed and implemented SHA’s first pilot project surrounding environmental literacy for low-income residents in Seattle- Investigated the relationship between environmental literacy, significant life experiences, and pro-environmental behavior among tenants in two SHA communities in Lake City- Evaluated the effectiveness of the program to improve program delivery, financial sustainability, and resident and staff satisfaction- Completed regular waste & safety inspections at various property sites- Collected and analyzed fleet and waste audit data for organization’s first ever environmental benchmark report Show less

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  University of Washington

  Jul 2017 - Jan 2018

  Research Assistant @ Institute for Hazard Mitigation Planning and Research

  - Collaborated with WA's Emergency Management Division to update Washington State Enhanced Hazard Mitigation Plan- Identified WA counties at risk to natural hazards such as tsnuamis, coastal floods, avalanches, landslides, earthquakes, etc. using spatial analysis- Utilized applicable software to make, translate, and integrate GIS data layers and digitizing data to create new hazard maps for the Enhanced Hazard Mitigation Plan- Explored ways to enhance community resilience through the integration of hazard mitigation principles across all aspects of community development- Designed a standard template to allow for a simplified production process for standardized maps still in use Show less

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  National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2021

  Program Coordinator

  - Coordinate overall logistics for the largest single-day beach cleanups in the State for Washington CoastSavers, specifically the Washington Coast Cleanup in April, the 5th of July Cleanup, and Ocean Conservancy's International Coast Cleanup in September- Facilitate regular Washington Clean Coast Alliance Steering Committee conference calls and meetings to plan marine debris cleanup efforts throughout the Salish Sea and Pacific Coast. Steering Committee members represent various state, tribal, and federal agencies, NGOs, community groups, and volunteers. Some example organizations include Olympic National Park, Surfrider Foundation, Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission, Quinault Indian Nation, NOAA's Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, Lions Club International, Discover Your Northwest, the Mountaineers, and the Seattle Aquarium.- Maintain CoastSavers database, and manage online registration for 3,000+ annual volunteers- Pursue appropriate grant and funding opportunities- Work with Executive Committee on strategic plan/goals for WA CoastSavers- Plan and implement events in support of Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (OCNMSF)- Post regularly on CoastSavers and OCNMSF's social media and produce and distribute quarterly E-newsletters- Maintain donor base and track outreach/engagement- Work with OCNMSF Board and Chapter Director to implement an annual work planincluding outreach programs, donor recruitment and donor development- Perform donor research in support of the Chapter Director’s fundraising engagements- Represent OCNMSF at events that strengthen community engagement and outreach Show less

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  Puget Soundkeeper Alliance

  Mar 2021 - Aug 2022

  Corporate Giving & Events Manager

  • Grow the corporate partnership program, including individualized relationship and investment opportunities, with a focus on annual and multi-year partnerships.• Manage all phases of Soundkeeper annual fundraising gala, Earth Month fundraising events, and membership events.• Serve as Soundkeeper’s liaison and resource for third-party fundraising activities such as Aveda Earth Month Campaign, employee-led fundraising and Washington EarthShare workplace campaigns.• Help sustain Soundkeeper’s strong donor stewardship practices by working on timely gift entry/acknowledgement processing and developing excellent donor relations. Show less

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  Community Roots Housing

  Aug 2022 - Jul 2023

  EcoDistrict Program Manager

  - Lead and collaborate on Capitol Hill EcoDistrict projects with other EcoDistrict staff, EcoDistrict Steering Committee members, and partners. Projects include policy advocacy, community organizing, research, capacity building, service delivery, and community engagement on topics ranging from affordability, transportation, land use, urban design, natural habitat, and public health- Develop and sustain established and new collaborative relationships with private, nonprofit, and public-sector entities to advance the Capitol Hill EcoDistrict's mission- Help define and effectively articulate EcoDistrict goals, CRH's role, and the opportunities and benefits of specific projects with diverse audiences and stakeholders- Collaborate with team to cultivate sponsorships and in-kind support for events- Steward partner and volunteer engagement- Develop and innovate new project ideas and help secure contracts that advance EcoDistrict goals and generate revenue- Collaborate on defining a vision for vibrant and trust-building community engagement through events management, ranging from small community meetings to larger annual gatherings in collaboration with other EcoDistrict staff, EcoDistrict Steering Committee members, and partners. Events may include garden parties, plant sales, or health fairs- Support grant writing and sponsorship efforts in collaboration with team members Show less

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  Quileute Tribe

  Jul 2023 - now

  Natural Resources Planner