Manager, Community-Based Conservation Programs – Washington, D.C.

Organization: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Job Title: Manager, Community-Based Conservation Programs
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: Full-time; Paid, Commensurate with experience.
Position Dates: ?
Application Deadline: ?
Posted On: April 16, 2012

Organization Overview
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that preserves and restores our nation’s native wildlife species and habitats. Created by Congress in 1984, NFWF directs public conservation dollars to the most pressing environmental needs and matches those investments with private funds. The Foundation’s method is simple and effective: we work with a full complement of individuals, foundations, government agencies, non-profits, and corporations to identify and fund the nation’s most intractable conservation challenges.

Description
Working out of Washington, D.C., the Manager, Community-Based Conservation Programs will have programmatic, communications, and administrative responsibilities for the Foundation’s grantmaking programs for community-based conservation (including but not limited to the Five Star Restoration Program, a new Community-Based Conservation Program and several related corporate partnerships including FedEx and Wal-Mart’s Acres for America Urban Initiative). Specifically, the Manager will assist the Vice President, Conservation Programs (Vice President) in the management of these grant programs, support existing federal, corporate and foundation partnerships and assist with the development of new partnerships for national community-based conservation initiatives, as appropriate. S/he will help coordinate the day-to-day management of the Foundation’s grant-making programs and partnerships as determined by the Vice President.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Vice President in the day-to-day management of the grant-making processes, including assistance in issue research, strategic planning and evaluation, development of grant application materials, overseeing individual project administration and project identification and development.
• Identify and coordinate corporate volunteer opportunities with program grantees and corporate partners.
• Work with the Science team to capture relevant key metrics associated with environmental and conservation outcomes derived from program grants.
• Manage the web content on the applicable program landing page of the NFWF site ensuring information is up-to-date and informative;
• Assist the Vice President and others in donor services and development including preparing financial and programmatic reports and fundraising proposals for donors and conservation partners;
• Manage the proposal review process; preparation of review committee materials, and other programmatic and financial materials; and administration and coordination of review committee meetings;
• Monitor active grants/contracts in coordination with the grant administration team.
• Assist the Vice President and others with communications and education initiatives for these programs including the development of newsletters and presentation materials,
• Assist the Vice President in planning and coordinating information sharing events (e.g., workshops, roundtables, conference calls) for grantees and program partners;
• Assist the Vice President in the preparation of briefing materials and recommendations to support decision making by the Foundation’s staff and Board.
• Serve as a Foundation representative on occasion for various constituencies including grant-writing workshops and partner briefings as requested by the Vice President.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree; biology, ecology, environmental science or policy major preferred.
• Minimum two to five years experience in grant management and/or conservation field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work independently in a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Knowledge of community-based conservation and sustainable community issues.
• Computer proficiency, including databases, spreadsheets, word processing, and graphics.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment.

How to Apply

To apply, please send an e-mail, with attachments in Word format, containing your cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, resume, three professional references and your salary requirements to Marla Carter, Human Resources Manager, at [email protected]. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.