Program Support Specialist - Midwest
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever
City Negotiable, Kansas
Job Type | Permanent |
Salary Details | Starting pay is $45,000 + benefits |
Experience | 2 - 6 years |
Remote within Midwest
(Kansas preferred)
Application Deadline: Open until filled; applications will be reviewed as received.
Anticipated Start Date: November 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.
Salary and Benefits:
- Starting pay $45,000
- Health, vision, dental and more insurance plans available
- 401(k) Retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5%
- Paid time off accrued 15 days (120 hours) per year for new employees and increasing after 3 years
- Bereavement/Family/Sick leave of 6 days (48 hours) per year
- 13 paid holidays
- see our Careers page for benefits details pheasantsforever.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.pheasantsforever.org/jobs .
Contact: Jessica McGuire, PhD, Quail Science and WLFW Frameworks Program Manager, JMcguire@quailforever.org 617-686-3012
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.
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
Category | Admin & Leadership, General / Stewardship |
Tags | Outreach |