Midwest Program Support Specialist - pref remote within KS
City negotiable, KS, US
PHEASANTS FOREVER & QUAIL FOREVER
The Habitat Organization
JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Program Support Specialist
Remote within Midwest
(Kansas preferred)
Application Deadline: Open until filled; applications will be reviewed as received.
Anticipated Start Date: November 2024Overview: 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 www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs
Application Requirements: Please combine your cover letter, resume and 3 references into a single Word document or PDF file before clicking on the blue APPLY button at the bottom or upper right corner and uploading to the “Resume” section of your application. For a complete list of current job openings, visit our Recruitment website www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs .
Contact: Jessica McGuire, PhD, Quail Science and WLFW Frameworks Program Manager, 617-688-3012
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.
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Job Profile
Remote within KS preferred
Benefits/Perks13 paid holidays 401(k) with match Dental Insurance Health insurance Paid holidays Paid Time Off Vision Insurance
Tasks- Assist with grants
- Develop promotional materials
- Manage databases
- Plan events
- Track partnerships
- Update websites
Communication Database Management Event Planning Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Report Writing Social media
Experience5 years
TimezonesAmerica/Anchorage America/Chicago America/Denver America/Los_Angeles America/New_York Pacific/Honolulu UTC-10 UTC-5 UTC-6 UTC-7 UTC-8 UTC-9