Joe King

Joe King

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Environmental Biologist and Community Engagement Specialist from Cleveland State University

  • Education

    • Cleveland School of Science and Medicine

      2010 - 2014

      Activities and Societies: Football, Outdoor Track ,National Honor Society

    • Cleveland State University

      2014 - 2018
      Environmental Science Environmental Biology

      Activities and Societies: Student Environmental Movement, Urban Health Fellows, Viking Expeditions

  • Experience

    • Cleveland State University

      Jul 2016 - Dec 2018

      Assisted in variety of plant ecological research in habitats across North eastern Ohio: Conducted North Carolina(NCVS) studying meadow restoration techniques, habitat succession at Richfield coliseum demo/restoration site, effects of highly invasive Lesser Celandine, Cleveland vacant lot survey on plant succession and seed bank germination analysis, native vs non native urban tree cover and senescence rate, Photosynthetic capability of native vs non-native tree species, Wetland delineation and report out (QHEI,ORAM), leaf litter predatory species survey, Presented Research findings at symposiums, weekly meetings, attended local/regional Environmental science conventions, Led service based learning events with CSU Grounds/ Plant ecology courses.Data Collection/Entry/Analysis, mounting of herbarium samples and input into database Show less

      • Undergraduate Plant Ecology Field Lab Assisstant

        Apr 2017 - Dec 2018
      • Assistant Groundskeeper

        Jul 2016 - Dec 2018
    • Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District

      Mar 2018 - Jun 2018
      Conservation Education intern

      Assisted CSWCD county wide efforts to increase awareness around protecting our soil and water. Helped organize and conduct community stewardship events including tree plantings, stream cleans, rain barrel workshops, earth day events, environmental awareness class visits, pollinator patch installs , and conservation easement survey/managemeny

    • Cleveland Museum of Natural History

      May 2018 - Oct 2019

      Conducted VIBI/QHEI on many habitats around NE Ohio. Collected, and compiled Hydro-Geomorphic data and Species/cover data in Excel, on emergent, shrub, and forest wetland plant communities across multiple habitats and regions in Northern Ohio for standard EPA assessmentAssisted in intensive ecological inventory at nature preserves, scouting, leading Northeast Ohio Naturalists Hikes/Bio-blitz through preserves, Teaching assistant for OSU Stone Lab+CMNH aquatic vegetation course, mechanical invasive plant control, and deer exclosure construction.Met with landowners, stakeholders, land stewards, ecologists, neighbors, and EPA to discuss land management/use/concerns for future operational funding and land acquisition Show less

      • Assistant Botanist Technician

        May 2018 - Oct 2019
      • Kirtlandia Intern-Botany

        May 2018 - Sept 2018
    • Organic Connects, Inc.

      Jun 2018 - now
      Board Treasurer

      OC wants to promote environmental sustainability by exposing the youth to environmental educational opportunities. “While they learn to heal from oppressive societal constructs, become community REIGN Makers, and take the lead as the future green leaders of the world.” Whitnye Long head of OCVolunteered to help coordinate and boost a variety of environmental awareness and stewardship events, adjusted and monitored financial tracking, searching for grants, marketing and networking opportunities to get more people involved Show less

    • Rust Belt Riders

      Dec 2018 - now

      Compost Processing - 2+ years power skid steer/Front loader operator experience. Compost pile building and managing management Recorded daily pile data on temp/moisture/volume/# of turns. Screened Compost with vibrating deck and trommel screener to ½ and ⅜ in for potting soil blends. Tilth Soil Production - Made batches of potting soil mix(w/compost and locally sourced organic amendments). Bagged, packaged and hauled material for sale. Set up and conducted Compost/Soil Mix Bioassays comparing other organic soil brands, and new Tilth products Show less

      • Educational Outreach Coordinator

        Oct 2021 - now
      • Tilth Soils Production and Lab Assistant

        Jan 2020 - May 2022
      • Commercial Compost Hauler

        Dec 2018 - Mar 2022
    • Alliance for the Great Lakes

      Mar 2019 - Jun 2020
      Co-Chair for the Young Professional Council

      A multifaceted team of young environmentalists across many industries based in Cleveland and Detroit. We worked to raise awareness on great lakes water quality issues. Promoting water quality and conservation through policy promotion, joint marathon/beach cleanups, community wide educational activities, Happy hours, meetups, and awarded annual project based grants for up to $1k.

    • Youth Opportunities Unlimited

      May 2020 - Aug 2020
      Rain Garden Team Supervisor

      Organized and maintained a group of cleveland students through a summer internship learning about the function and maintenance of rain gardens around cleveland. Horticultural maintenace coupled with environmental education. We beautified and upgraded multiple gardens around the southeast sidebof cleveland. While learning about landscaping as a career we connected it with sustainability efforys throughout the city. Mentoring HS students about career pathways and opening their minds to green jobs. Virtual environmental engagement through Zoom conference activities and breakout group discussion. Show less

    • Cleveland Metroparks

      Jun 2023 - now
      Outdoor Recreation Specialist

      Leading groups of inner city kids on outdoor adventures! Providing a fully immersive experience for kids in Cleveland to see the full breath of the fun that can be had in our metroparks system. Everything from hiking, biking, fishing, archery, kayaking, stewardship and so much more! We have monthly outings year round with recurring groups and develop relationships with the kids and families by progressing them through more challenging outdoor activities and breking a lot of barriers in the process Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Treasurer/Engagement Commitee

      Issued by Organic Connects on Jan 2020
      Organic ConnectsAssociated with Joe King
    • Conservation Commitee

      Issued by FRIENDS OF EUCLID CREEK on Mar 2018
      FRIENDS OF EUCLID CREEKAssociated with Joe King
    • Vice President

      Issued by Student environmental movement on Sept 2016
      Student environmental movementAssociated with Joe King
    • Board Member

      Issued by Ubuntu Cultivators on Jan 2018
      Ubuntu CultivatorsAssociated with Joe King