Habitat Partnership Specialists – Southeast or Midwest U.S.

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 )