Job Opening: Regional Educ. Manager, Natl. Wildlife Fed's Gulf States Office

Hello,

The Regional Education Manager position is open in National Wildlife Federation's Gulf States Office located in Austin. Qualified candidates may apply online through the NWF website at https://secure.nwf.org/careergateway/index.cfm?fuseAction=view&positionID=10420.

The job posting follows. This is wonderful career opportunity in conservation education! Thanks, Alice


REGIONAL EDUCATION MANAGER:

National Wildlife Federation, America ’s conservation organization passionate about protecting wildlife for our children’s future, is seeking a dynamic and dedicated worker to join the award-winning education team as Regional Education Manager. This person will be responsible for advancing the NWF’s education program work in the Gulf States region through:

ð Implementation of programs aimed at protecting and restoring wildlife and habitat, confronting global warming and connecting people with nature;

ð Developing a network of committed and connected individuals and organizations to support habitat conservation in their communities;

ð Procure new funding resources and maintaining funding relationships for education program’s regional and national efforts.



The manager will create awareness about NWF programs through all media outlets. He or she will identify opportunities to collaborate with other departments and program staff on program initiatives as well as to work with NWF state affiliate organizations to implement programs on the ground level. This position also must provide sound management at a regional level of involvement through proactive evaluation.



Qualifications:

ð B.A. or B.S. in, Education, Environmental Education, Science, Natural Resources or other related field. Post-graduate degrees or work a plus.

ð Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in project coordination, program planning and implementation, establishing and cultivating partnerships, fundraising/grant writing.

ð One to two years of experience as a manager

ð Ability to thrive in a multiple task work environment.

ð Ability to identify, engage and cultivate key contacts that include, but are not limited to, individuals within formal and non-formal education arenas, community leaders, NWF's affiliate organizations, etc., to develop strategic partnerships.

ð Ability to establish and cultivate relationships with potential funders.

ð Can relate easily and openly with people, work independently with minimal supervision, excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, strong communication skills, both oral and written, able to set priorities and follow through.



NWF offers an excellent benefits package. NWF is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Please apply online at www.nwf.org/careergateway.



NWF's mission is to inspire Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future.

Alice Nance
Education Program Manager
Gulf States Natural Resource Center
44 East Avenue Suite 200
Austin, TX 78701
p-512-610-7768
f-512-476-9810
nancea@nwf.org

www.nwf.org