Resource Coordinator

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Northwest Resource Coordinator coordinating WWC initiatives supporting wildlife-livestock conflict reduction in the Northwest. Building relationships with stakeholders and managing projects to enhance ecological stewardship.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate implementation of WWC projects and related grants throughout the Northwest, with an emphasis on Oregon, ensuring activities are completed on time and aligned with program goals.
  • In collaboration with the WWC program director, develop strategies, objectives, and priorities that advance wildlife-livestock conflict reduction across the Northwest.
  • Build, maintain, and strengthen collaborative relationships with landowners, livestock producers, and government agencies (i.e. US Fish & Wildlife Services, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, USDA APHIS Wildlife Services), producer groups, and other community-based organizations to advance conflict reduction efforts.
  • Coordinate and expand Oregon landowner participation in WLA’s practitioner calls the Conflict Reduction Consortium, and other peer-learning opportunities.
  • Facilitate workshops, field tours, webinars, and other outreach and educational events that promote peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and adoption of effective wildlife conflict reduction practices.
  • Connect landowners and producers with regional, state and federal technical assistance, funding opportunities, and other resources that support wildlife conflict reduction on working lands.
  • Support WLA communications and stewardship services by contributing content and engaging members, landowners, and land managers to increase awareness of program opportunities and successes.
  • Provide technical and programmatic expertise to support public policy initiatives and economic strategies related to reducing wildlife conflict on working lands in the Northwest.
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Minimum bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience required
  • Working knowledge of wildlife management and conservation practices and policies
  • Working knowledge of land and natural resource issues in the West including agriculture, ranching, conservation, and policies related to these issues
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
  • Experience working with landowners
  • Experience and demonstrated success in working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders toward a common goal
  • Experience facilitating meetings and working with diverse constituencies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; detail oriented, strong independent work ethic; and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
  • Willingness and ability to maintain confidential information and work with diverse populations
  • Strong technology literacy and adaptability, including the ability to learn and effectively use new software, digital tools, and collaborative platforms.

Benefits:

  • comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • paid time off
  • parental and medical leave
  • 403b retirement savings account with a discretionary match
  • life insurance
  • short-term disability benefits
  • employee assistance program