Operations Specialist

The Operations Specialist is a vital member of the Wildlife Restoration Foundation (WRF) Operations Team. Work to build WRF’s organizational capacity, resource base, and impact on North America’s park wildlife as you contribute your talents and experience to ensure WRF achieves conservation successes.

This position works closely with the Director of Conservation Operations to help provide operational and fundraising support for the entire organization and WRF-organized events like the North American Summit on Collaborating with Wildlife in the Park Gateways taking place February 2027 in Corpus Christi, Texas, and the 2nd North American Bison Summit (NABS2) taking place April 6-9, 2027 in Denver, Colorado. Please visit www.wildlifeandparks.org and www.nabsummit.org for more details on each Summit. After 2 months of proven performance as a volunteer, a modest stipend is available depending on need and performance.

Apply your talents and experience and learn and network with the wider North American conservation community as you perform these key responsibilities:

Financial Management

• Organize receipts, issue invoices, and categorize revenue and expense transactions.
• Assist the Director of Conservation Operations with organization wide operations tasks that support accurate reporting to Federal agencies, internal budgeting, and donation acknowledgement.
• Support and educate the team on appropriate record-keeping standards to meet regulatory standards

Program & Event Operations

• Assist with managing Summit registrations and operations through Whova, coordinating with other members of the program team, and providing regular status reports.
• Regularly update public-facing Summit agendas and materials to keep information current.
• Assist with maintaining state and federal charity compliance.
• Implement organization-wide initiatives that support efficient and effective operations

WRF requests 8-10 hours per week (flexible schedule) and an agreement to work with WRF through September 2026 (extension available). Hours are flexible within the week, but participation in regularly scheduled meetings with the Director of Conservation Ops and occasional meetings with the WRF team are vital.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, nonprofit management, or relevant field.
• Experience in nonprofit operations, financial management, and event coordination.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks and Google Workspace a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Retiree professionals are encouraged to apply.
• Open and willing to learn about non-profit operations and support a mission-driven organization