The Vermont Biodiversity Alliance (VBA) is a coalition of individuals, users of the landscape, educators, scientists, businesses, conservation organizations, and state agencies dedicated to dramatically accelerating biodiversity conservation in Vermont, in our nation, and across the planet. To make measurable progress on such a complex problem as biodiversity conservation, a diverse set of participants, with different skills, resources, and perspectives, are working together to conserve and protect biodiversity by setting measurable objectives, by communicating regularly and effectively, and by learning from each other.

VBA is now searching for an independent contractor to manage the Alliance on a 20-hour-per-week basis. The Project Manager will assist in moving these efforts forward through coordination, communication, database management, and supervision of all aspects of the organization. The successful candidate will report directly to the VBA Core Group, which is responsible for leadership and operations of the Alliance. This contract, which will initially be for a six-month period, may be extended or amended.

Position Description - Tasks and Responsibilities

Coordination and Supervision of Organization

• Ensures timelines and deliverables in Action Plan are met, including tracking the implementation status of plans. Contributes to ongoing development and maintenance of Action Plan
• Liaisons with Core Group and Steering Committee
• Serves as focal point for contact with The Nature Conservancy - Vermont (TNC), which is serving as fiscal sponsor for this project

Administrative Functions

• Runs virtual office
• Staffs Steering Committee meetings, ensuring agenda and materials go out prior to the meeting, notes taken and distributed
• Coordinates committees overseeing various aspects of VBA’s work, including but not limited to:
  • Inventory
  • Communication
  • Fundraising
  • Community Outreach
  • Global and Regional Interaction
• Coordinates and staffs Alliance gatherings
• Tracks other consultants engaged by VBA
• Other related tasks as time permits
• Sets up database to track members, organizations, volunteers and donors

Communication

• Builds and maintains a VBA website
• Serves as liaison with Alliance membership and fosters relationships among members
• Supports outreach to potential partners
• Creates, oversees and facilitates listserv for internal communication among members

Qualifications

Applicants should be skilled in relationship building, be committed to nature and biodiversity conservation, have some experience with nonprofits, and be able to successfully carry out the tasks and responsibilities described above.

Requirements and Terms of Contract

20 hours per week via virtual office

$30-$40/hr (depending on qualifications) x 20 hrs/week x 50 weeks annually

Start date: 3 June 2024