Ethan Rayner
Restoration and Volunteer Manager at The Watershed Project- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Wilderness First Responder
NOLSJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
First Aid and CPR Certification
American Red CrossOct, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certified California Naturalist
UC Division of Agriculture and Natural ResourcesJun, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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The Watershed Project
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Restoration and Volunteer Manager
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Mar 2023 - Present
- Design, install, and maintain native and drought-tolerant landscaping in rain gardens, bioswales, habitat gardens, and restoration areas through coordination with staff, contractors, and volunteer groups - Manage TWP’s native plant nursery, and develop and lead the plant and propagule collection program - Implement and lead TWP’s urban forestry program, including a comprehensive tree care program for successful establishment and maintenance of planted trees - Train and supervise staff and volunteer work crews in urban restoration, native plant care, and tree planting tasks - Recruit groups and volunteers to participate in restoration and stewardship events and respond to volunteer-related inquiries, while maintaining relationships and tracking participation Show less
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California State Parks
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Habitat Restoration and Volunteer Coordinator
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Jul 2020 - Jun 2023
- Organize and lead volunteer, student, and corporate groups to restore critical habitat through removal of invasive species, targeted revegetation, and weed suppression techniques - Coordinate, plan, and lead regular weekly and monthly volunteer events, in addition to large scale community service events, and docent and volunteer trainings - Train docents and volunteers to identify native plants, animals, natural features, and give interpretive talks to park visitors - Develop and execute detailed restoration plans using GIS mapping, field surveys, and other technologies to track spread of invasive plants, restoration projects, and trail - Coordinate plans to remove unauthorized social trails in State Park property, perform trail maintenance to discourage further use, and reach out to key stakeholders to ensure community compliance Show less
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Grassroots Ecology
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Restoration Specialist
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Sep 2019 - Jun 2020
- Manage two open space preserves based on best available practices in order to increase native biodiversity, create a healthy and thriving habitat, and improve water quality - Design interpretive materials, such as brochures, factsheets, and field guides for external dissemination and to display to the public - Organize and lead naturalist hikes, field trips, and a variety of other volunteer workdays for a broad audience - Manage two open space preserves based on best available practices in order to increase native biodiversity, create a healthy and thriving habitat, and improve water quality - Design interpretive materials, such as brochures, factsheets, and field guides for external dissemination and to display to the public - Organize and lead naturalist hikes, field trips, and a variety of other volunteer workdays for a broad audience
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Starbucks
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Barista Trainer
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Sep 2016 - Dec 2019
- Trained and supervised incoming baristas - Consistently provided excellent customer service and rapport with customers - Trained and supervised incoming baristas - Consistently provided excellent customer service and rapport with customers
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OneEarth
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Greater Los Angeles Area
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Editorial Consultant
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Aug 2018 - Apr 2019
- Proofread, edit, and cite scientific reports and communication documents - Maintain and organize research databases - Summarize reports and produce detailed analysis for distribution to a diverse group of interested parties and stakeholders - Proofread, edit, and cite scientific reports and communication documents - Maintain and organize research databases - Summarize reports and produce detailed analysis for distribution to a diverse group of interested parties and stakeholders
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DigDeep Water
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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American Projects Fellow
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Nov 2017 - Apr 2018
- Assist with fundraising campaigns, communicate with donors, and brainstorm further projects and fundraising opportunities - Compile and process a wide range of data into manageable yet interesting multimedia reports for donor and social media consumption - Perform fieldwork on project sites, including assisting with installations of and maintenance on water systems, communicating with and facilitating contact between affiliated partner organizations and impacted communities on the ground - Train and supervise incoming fellows Show less
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Community Water Center
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United States
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Water Programs Intern
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Jul 2016 - Jul 2017
- Created political profiles and performed local government and local elections research in order to hold local agencies, organizations, and special districts accountable to drinking water interests - Engaged in preliminary and exploratory research in order to document the impacts of declining groundwater levels on water systems, researched groundwater markets, and analyzed Groundwater Sustainability Agency governance structures - Communicated complex water issues to diverse audiences by developing blog posts, creating engaging and informative fact sheets, and giving talks and participating in round table discussions - Assisted with ongoing environmental justice campaigns by performing data entry, engaging with stakeholders, and attending campaign meetings and briefings Show less
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Education
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2012 - 2016
University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Arts - BA, History -
2012 - 2016
University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Politics
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