Deadline: Mon, 01/29/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Regional/Multiple Location Detail: Location Negotiable Job Description: · Collaborate with the seed team to champion seed mix promotion, development, delivery, technical assistance and customer service to partners and cooperators. · Provide conservation technical assistance to partners, cooperators, and other stakeholders to ensure the best habitat project success. · Steward seed partners across the Western Region · Coordinate the Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Food Plot Preorder program for chapters and agency partners. · Assist with Rights of Way & Energy projects related to vegetation and monitoring. · Thorough understanding of conservation seed mix design and project implementation. Understanding of food plot mix development and implementation is also valuable. · Work within tight deadlines and manage conflicting demands while successfully operating in a dynamic work environment with minimal direction from supervisor. · Present program information in public settings and meetings; prepare clear, concise, and informative written documents and reports; maintain thorough and organized records. · Build strong relationships with private landowners to further conservation priorities in the area. · Attend necessary conferences, meetings, and events. · Write reports, track work progress, prepare and record program/project data and records. · Travel to various locations within the project area. Qualifications: · A general qualification guideline for this position is a Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Biology/Management, Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, or related degree from an accredited university. · Experience communicating clearly and effectively with landowners, the public, and partners to achieve desired conservation outcomes. · Understanding of project management principles and concepts of project constraints. · Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele. · Technical and practical knowledge of wildlife ecology and natural community management in grassland and woodland systems · Excellent verbal/written communication, coordination, and organizational skills. · Valid driver’s license required; some use of personal vehicle may be required (mileage reimbursement provided). · Computer skills are required, and the applicant should be familiar with ARC GIS, Word, Excel and Microsoft Teams. · Experience or knowledge of collaborative conservation and management and/or integrated wildlife management is preferred. Salary: Starting salary $55,000 - $65,000 (commensurate based experience) + benefits (view benefits on our recruitment page at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs ). How to Apply: Please combine your cover letter, resume and 3 references into 1 Word document or PDF file before uploading to the “Resume” section of your application on our recruitment website at: www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs
