Conservation Education Manager

Duties

Program Development and Management 

• Manage the Art of Conservation youth education program, encompassing the Fish Art Contest and the Songbird Art Contest. 
• Develop a strategic growth plan in partnership with local, nationwide, and international organizations. 
• Expand participation through collaboration with program stakeholders, sponsors, state agencies, and educator networks. 
• Build and maintain relationships with current and new program sponsors and develop sponsorship materials and solicitations. 
• Create educational resources for teachers and students to accompany the Art of Conservation programs, including lesson plans, webinars, and teacher trainings. 
• Attend and present at conferences and events to network and promote the Art of Conservation programs. 
• Build and nurture relationships with media contacts.
• Partner with the Marketing Manager to update and maintain the Wildlife Forever website.
• Support organizational staff with program development and promotion as needed. 
• Co-manage community events to promote Wildlife Forever's mission and programs.
• Administrative duties as needed, including answering phones, responding to general emails, shipping and receiving products, etc. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong time management skills.
• Experience or interest in natural resource issues, fishing, and hunting. 
• Proven project management experience.
• Ability to network and collaborate with diverse clientele.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in youth or environmental education, natural science, natural resource management, marketing, communications, public relations, business management, or related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and other design tools.
• Experience with social media management.

The ideal candidate will possess a blend of education and hands-on outdoor experience in areas such as conservation education, marketing, communications, and public relations. They will be creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about wildlife conservation.

This position is full time (40 hours) based at the Wildlife Forever headquarters at 5350 Hwy 61 N. #7 in White Bear Lake, MN. Candidates are required to pass a reference check and criminal background check. 

Benefits

• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• QSEHRA Healthcare Reimbursement plan 

To Apply:  Cover Letter Required

Email cover letter and resume to: info@WildlifeForever.org

Subject: Conservation Education Manager Application

About Wildlife Forever

Our mission is to conserve America's fish and wildlife heritage through conservation education, preservation of habitat and management of fish and wildlife. Wildlife Forever is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to investing resources on the ground. To learn more about Wildlife Forever conservation programs, visit: www.WildlifeForever.org.

Wildlife Forever is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decisions to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.