Deadline: Thu, 06/13/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Minnesota Location Detail: negotiable within Minnesota Job Description: Overview: This is a full-time supervisory position working directly with PF staff, state and federal agencies, Pheasants Forever chapters, and other in-state conservation partners to coordinate the delivery of public land acquisition within the state of Minnesota. Duties: Work with the state coordinator, other team members, and agency partners to develop, conduct, and manage public land acquisition projects that advance strategic goals in Minnesota. Work with state coordinator and partner organizations to identify, prioritize, and grow public land acquisition project opportunities and partnerships in Minnesota. Oversee and coordinate day-to-day operations related to grant and contract-funded acquisition projects. Assist the state coordinator and other team members in tracking state level grant budgets, preparing timely deliverables, and providing staff and partner support for grant and contract-funded public land acquisition projects. Work with the state coordinator and other team members to write annual and final grant reports and prepare grant proposals (including testifying at hearings) for public land acquisition projects. Oversee and be responsible for internal public land acquisition project tracking and reporting. Provide timely updates and reporting on public land acquisition progress and goals. Develop new grant/partnership opportunities that increase mission delivery in Minnesota. Work with the Minnesota outreach coordinator to tell the stories of mission delivery success in Minnesota. Support other team members in fundraising and other activities that help deliver Minnesota’s public land acquisition program. Performs other reasonable and agreed to duties as assigned. Qualifications: Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Minimum qualifications are a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in conservation, biology, or closely related field with three years of work experience in your field. Broad understanding of wildlife ecology, wetland and grassland management including the ability to utilize various habitat management tools in the development of management plans. Computer, data analysis, and information management skills including the use of the MS Office suite. Excellent written/oral communication skills. Project management experience, including budget tracking and reporting, coordination of effective work teams, meetings, and partner engagement. Strong organizational and coordination skills, multi-tasking ability, and attention to detail. Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele. Valid driver’s license required; some use of personal vehicle required (mileage reimbursement provided). Salary: Commensurate with experience + benefits Benefits: see our benefits summary at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs How to Apply: To Apply: Please combine your cover letter, resume, and 3 references into a single Word Document or PDF File before clicking the blue 'Apply' button and then uploading to the “Resume” section of your application on our recruitment website at: www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs (our benefits summary is also viewable on our website). If you have additional questions, please contact Sabin Adams, MN State Coordinator, 320-250-6317.
