State RCPP Program Support Specialist – Ohio – 100% Remote

Qualified applicants must apply online and upload required documents. Applicant review will begin immediately and continue until a candidate has been selected. Applicants are encouraged to apply soon, as the position will be filled for October. Direct any questions to the Ohio National Bobwhite and Grassland Initiative Foundation (NBGIF) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Coordinator, Matt Gardner, at Matthew.Gardner@nbgif.org or call 330-473-8717 during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you!

Job Location: Remote position with occasional travel; an Ohio residence is required. 

Benefits:

• Annual salary of $40,000, with 5% annual salary increase (pending performance review)
• Flexible work schedule
• Comprehensive health & wellness package: Full medical and life insurance policy for employee, and option to purchase spouse/family medical, dental, and vision insurance coverages if desired
• Retirement savings with company match
• Paid time off: annual leave, sick leave, and company observed holidays
• Monthly stipend to aid with your phone and internet expenses

Job Overview:

The National Bobwhite and Grassland Initiative Foundation (NBGIF) is seeking a Program Support Specialist to help administer the Wildlife Habitat Initiative—a Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) funded by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). This position collaborates extensively with the ODNR Division of Wildlife private land staff to assist landowners with conservation program enrollment. This new conservation program provides financial assistance to Ohio landowners to establish or manage grassland and pollinator habitat for the benefit of bobwhite quail and grassland birds. The selected candidate will be supervised remotely by the Ohio NBGIF RCPP Coordinator and will work in conjunction with ODNR Wildlife Management Consultants (WMCs) and Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Wildlife Specialists to assist private landowners by providing software system and contract support services statewide.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, be detail-oriented, able to work independently and as part of a team, and show a commitment to conservation on private lands. The position is primarily remote, with occasional required travel to support statewide staff.

Essential Job Duties:

• Provide technical and customer support to ODNR WMCs and SWCD Wildlife Specialists throughout the enrollment process in the RCPP program, including activities such as software support and training, application and contract reviews, and document evaluation for completion and certification.
• Provide administrative support during the enrollment process by conducting contract progress checks and documenting practice and contract completion dates.
• Assist in the coordination with federal agencies to complete landowner and practice eligibility/compliance checks.
• Adhere to deadlines for application and contract processing and collaborate with the financial team on payments.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED/HiSET required.
• Three (3) years of related experience in data entry, customer support, program administration, or project management (preferred).
• Must maintain a valid, current driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills and discipline to work effectively without direct supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Familiar with ArcGIS and capable of learning new software.
• Familiarity with private lands conservation delivery and NRCS conservation programs (preferred).
• Strong organizational skills for data entry and project tracking.
• Able to keep up with a high-paced work environment.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed from home with an NBGIF-provided laptop and monitors.
• Must have space and ability to work from home, including a reliable internet connection.
• Reliable transportation will be necessary, and the foundation will reimburse travel costs associated with the position.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. The National Bobwhite and Grassland Initiative Foundation reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, functions, and requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.