[PCA] JOB: Butterfly Conservation Initiative Program Coord (St. Louis, MO)

[Olivia Kwong]

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