[Pollinator] Job opening-Butterfly Conservation Initiative

[Kimberly Winter]

Position Title:  Program Coordinator, Butterfly Conservation Initiative
Organization: The Butterfly House, a Division of the Missouri Botanical 
Garden
Location: St. Louis, MO

Description

The BFCI Program Coordinator is the primary staff person responsible for
developing, managing and implementing BFCI programs, including local, 
regional,
statewide and national initiatives. The Program Coordinator works 
cooperatively
with the BFCI Steering Committee, members, and partners to implement the
Initiative's conservation goals and programs.

The Program Coordinator is also responsible for program and overhead 
fundraising
and grant administration, member and partner recruitment and retention,
providing oversight of project deliverables, and establishing and 
maintaining
good working relationships with member and partner institutions, including
government agencies and non-governmental organizations.

Key Responsibilities

*Planning and Managing Fundraising Efforts: Working with the Steering 
Committee
and host institution, plans and manages all fundraising efforts on behalf of 
the
Initiative, including grant writing, budget management, and other 
administrative
responsibilities.

*Planning and Managing Conservation Programs: Working with the Steering
Committee, coordinates and manages all aspects of conservation programs,
including strategic planning, program development, and member/partner 
relations.

*Managing and Promoting Program Membership: Responsible for managing
member/partner recruitment and retention, including researching new 
partnership
opportunities and relationships, conducting member surveys, managing member
files and related financial records.

*Managing and Expanding Communications Networks: Responsible for building 
and
maintaining program listservs, newsletters, and annual and periodic reports,
including maintenance of BFCI Web site.

*Representing BFCI in Public Fora: Conduct outreach and education 
activities,
including public presentations, written articles for appropriate 
publications,
and outreach to the media. Represent BFCI in interactions with government
agencies and other environmental organizations and travel to butterfly
recovery-related meetings to provide support for networking among BFCI 
members,
partners, and related organizations

A successful candidate must possess:

*A bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field; Master's degree and 
three
years related experience preferred.

*Demonstrated success in developing, guiding, and implementing fundraising
initiatives and strategic plans.

*Demonstrated skills in program management and working actively with
volunteers.

*Enthusiasm for butterflies and habitat conservation. Expertise in butterfly
conservation, habitat management or land conservation a plus. Excellent 
writing,
public speaking and facilitation skills.

*A sense of humor and the ability to work flexibly and productively in an
independent environment. Must also be a dedicated team player.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Health benefits provided.
Send application form <http://www.mobot.org/jobs/how.asp>, resume (not to 
exceed
two pages), cover letter, and writing sample to:

The Butterfly House, a Division of the Missouri Botanical Garden
Human Resource Management
2345 Tower Grove Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110.
Application may also be emailed to jobs at mobot.org
No phone calls, please. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received.
An Equal Opportunity Employer