Job Posting

The WYldlife Fund’s (The Fund) signature program WYldlife for Tomorrow (WFT) is complimenting the conservation funding paradigm with a new funding mechanism that allows businesses that depend on wildlife and Wyoming lands to contribute to a sustainable future for wildlife – and ourselves.

 

Title: Program Director (PD), WFT

Position structure (contractual or full-time) and compensation are negotiable based on individual qualifications.

Reports to: President

Location: Wyoming; office location to be approved by the President

Anticipated Start Date: November 1, 2024

Job Summary:

The PD will help oversee daily operations and provide strategic and tactical leadership for The Fund’s signature program WFT. The PD will consistently evaluate the landscape to find opportunities which will advance WFT. Primary duties will include strategic marketing and public awareness of WFT, donor (investor) cultivation and grant writing/reporting, investor management, managing WFT co-branded products, and overseeing all aspects of the WFT grants process which includes evaluating potential conservation projects to support. The PD will be expected to establish a self-sustaining position over time. Potential for professional growth to a higher level position as WFT and The Fund mature.

Reporting Responsibilities:

The PD will report to the President and maintain a close reporting relationship, enabling the President to lead The Fund and stay abreast of developments, problems, concerns, and successes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the President and Operations Manager to develop strategic and tactical goals for WYldlife For Tomorrow.
• Work closely with the President and Operations Manager to handle and oversee daily administrative needs for WYldlife For Tomorrow.
• Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with investors.
• Help develop annual marketing strategy and maintain strong online and social media presence for WYldlife For Tomorrow.
• Help plan and implement special events for WYldlife For Tomorrow
• Perform other duties as assigned by the President.

Job Requirements:

• A proven leader with strong strategic and tactical abilities who excels in program management, administrative skills, donor relationships and working cooperatively with a non-profit organization. Requires excellent verbal communication skills, strong writing skills, and exceptional self-presentation skills. A general knowledge of fish and wildlife conservation in Wyoming is important. Some travel required; drivers license and clean driving record required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public policy, environmental science, wildlife management, or related field is preferred
• Working knowledge of non-profit administration and fundraising
• Demonstrated success leading an issue-based program or campaign
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to work independently on a daily basis

About The Fund and WFT:

The Fund was founded in 2019 by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission with a vision of working closely with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and stakeholders to conserve and enhance Wyoming’s wildlife resources.  The Fund unites people to advance Wyoming wildlife habitat, research, and education. WFT has created an additional funding mechanism to support Wyoming’s wildlife by engaging businesses within Wyoming’s travel and tourism industry. Monies that are collected by WFT support common sense projects across Wyoming that benefit game and nongame species. We are seeking an energetic, motivated, self-starting leader who is passionate about Wyoming’s wildlife resources to take this signature program to the next level for current and future generations.

To learn more about the signature program and our organization, go to: thewyldlifefund.org and https://thewyldlifefund.org/wyldlife-for-tomorrow/.

To Apply: Email letter of interest, resume, and three references that are former employers, college professors, or prominent community citizens to: Chris McBarnes, President, The WYldlife Fund, at chris@thewyldlifefund.org. This vacancy announcement is open until filled. Please check in with Chris to get an update on the status of the process before submitting your application.

The WYldlife Fund provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.