Natural Resources Job Board

 

Two Remote Positions: Southeast (Georgia preferred), Midwest (Kansas preferred) 

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled 

Anticipated Start Date: May 2024

 

Overview:  This position will provide a unique opportunity to join an effective team working with innovative approaches and partnerships to benefit wildlife resources across several states.  This position will have the opportunity to work full-time, with benefits and flexible hours in a home office environment.  With demonstrated skills and results, the position will take on a wide array of responsibilities and duties related to assisting with conservation project management.

Primary Duties:

•                     Develop, manage, and administer databases to track partnerships programs, financial summaries contacts, and program results.

•                     Assist in the administration, data collection, preparation of reports, and dissemination for associated grants and agreements.

•                     Assist in the development of promotional and educational materials, including newsletters, monthly communications, brochures, pamphlets, announcements, and magazine articles.

•                     Assist in providing progress reports and program results to program partners and grantor entities.

•                     Work with the Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever field staff to manage state programs and partnership agreements, manage landowner contracts, and track partnership program activities.

•                     Assisting staff in maintaining and updating WLFW related websites and assisting with social media content on a weekly basis.

•                     Assist with planning events/workshops. Participate in conservation related outreach.

•                     Track and submit vendor W-9s and invoices for payment.

•                     Review Biologists’ quarterly reports.

•                     Assist WLFW Bobwhite Coordinator and Conservation Delivery Directors with other duties as assigned.

Required skills and abilities:

•                     Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented and organized.

•                     Demonstrated ability to produce accurate reports and summaries.

•                     Skilled with Microsoft software packages including Word, Excel, and Access.  Ability to create and manage databases in MS Excel and Access.

•                     Ability to update websites, social media, and create newsletters, or willingness to learn.

•                     Ability to work both independently and in a team approach to accomplish desired goals and outcomes.

Additional skills include:

•                     Ability to work out of a home office.  All office equipment required for the position is supplied.

•                     Typing skills of 45 wpm or more.

•                     Assist staff in planning state meetings, habitat workshops, legislative gatherings, and other meetings of importance to chapters and resource professionals.

•                     Familiarity with the Internet and sending electronic communication.

•                     Updating computer software packages.

•                     Maintain accurate financial reports for partnership programs and prepare financials deposits.

Education and Experience Preferred: Applicant should have at least 5 years of experience, detail oriented, innovative and a resourceful self-starter that is able to work with minimal supervision.  Must be team oriented, with good oral and written communication skills.

Starting Salary: $45,000 + benefits (our benefit summary can be found on our website at www.quailforever.org/jobs )

Application Requirements: Please combine your cover letter, resume and 3 references into a single Word document or PDF file before uploading to the “Resume” section of your application on our Recruitment website www.quailforever.org/jobs

Contact: Jessica McGuire, PhD, Quail Science and WLFW Frameworks Program Manager, JMcguire@quailforever.org  617-688-3012

Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other category that may be protected by law.