Interpretive Program Evaluator (LTE)

The International Crane Foundation (ICF) is looking for a detail-oriented team member to join our Cranes of the World Program team in the role of Interpretive Program Evaluator. Over the past 50 years, ICF has grown from the dream of two college students to a world-renowned conservation effort to save the world’s cranes and the flyways and habitats they depend on.

What is it like to work at ICF? Prepare to be surrounded by people who are passionate for our mission, dedicated to the organization, and engaged with their fellow staff and associates. You will find dedication in all levels of the organization from staff and volunteers to our dedicated Board Members. You will play a critical role in fulfilling our mission across the U.S. and within our partner countries around the world. This position has a set duration of approximately March 1, 2024 – December 20, 2024. (43 wks.) This is a non-exempt hourly position with an average of 34-36 hours per week and an hourly pay range of $17.00 - $19.00 depending on experience.

Position Summary:

The Interpretive Program Evaluator position is funded under an Advancing Conservation through Empathy for Wildlife (ACE) grant from the Woodland Park Zoo. This grant was awarded to the International Crane Foundation to develop interpretive content and programming that fosters empathy for our resident cranes at the Cranes of the World, our visitor experience in Baraboo, Wisconsin.

The Interpretive Program Evaluator will work with our Conservation Education Department to assess empathy-related interpretive content designed through our ACE grant. A series of evaluation methods including QR codes, in-person surveys, digital surveys, and observation will be employed. The successful candidate will manage all metrics including QR codes, surveys collected, and analysis. They will also be responsible for curating a report of these findings and advise on revisions to interpretive content to achieve desired goals and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design a variety of evaluation tools to measure visitor’s empathy for our resident flock.
• Evaluate results and report on the findings.
• Manage metrics of our on-site QR codes, to determine interest in specific crane species and conservation projects.
• Analyze metrics and advise on programming adjustments to achieve desired outcomes and objectives.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to effectively lead teams and projects to successful outcomes.
• Ability to establish project plans, regularly monitor and track progress on work projects, and ensure appropriate communications with project partners.
• Ability to work in diverse communities and provide mission-based feedback to the organization to further goals.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to effectively proofread and edit reports and correspondence in a clear, concise, logical, and effective manner while utilizing proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure. 
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including speaking clearly and persuasively to individuals and groups; listening effectively; responding well to questions.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize work and to work with others to meet designated deadlines and desired results.
• Attentive to detail and thoroughness.
• Work as a constructive member of a team, including the free sharing of information and technical expertise as needed.
• Demonstrate respect and sensitivity for others; inspire trust; and work with integrity and ethically.
• Quickly, effectively, and continually adapt to changes in work environment and duties, processes, and technologies.

Qualifications Required:

• Experience with evaluation design and analysis. Proven experience in positions that provided surveying and/or data management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to treat confidential information with appropriate discretion.
• Experience with managing complex projects to completion.
• Individuals seeking graduate training are encouraged to apply. 

**All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States when they apply.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate student or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in positions that provided surveying and/or data management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.

• A passion for wildlife conservation and nature.
• Background relating to wildlife conservation, education or biology preferred.
• Previous outreach experience.
• Proficiency with basic Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and PowerPoint.

Physical Abilities and Work Environment:

The physical abilities and work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to operate computer and phones.
• Ability to communicate with visitors of diverse backgrounds. Communication will include both one-to-one communication and small and large group communication. Communication is both verbal and written.
• Must be able to stand for 2-4 hours while conducting surveys.
• Occasionally required to lift and move items up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally required to move throughout the building and the site. 
• Ability to work remotely, in a stationary position for meetings and projects.

Work Environment:

• Office type setting with time spent in Visitor Center collecting data.
   

To apply send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to icfjobs@savingcranes.org. Please list in subject line “Interpretive Program Evaluator”.

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ICF is an equal opportunity employer.