Pheasants Forever AND Quail Forever

The Habitat Organization

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Louisiana State Coordinator I or II

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  Assist with hiring and supervising a team of talented Farm Bill Biologist who specialize in private land conservation technical assistance, habitat management, communication, and education.
• Ensure the Louisiana QF team delivers superior customer service as staff interact with landowners, partners, volunteers, and members of the public.
• Collaborate with partners serving as the principal liaison between QF and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, and other governmental/resource agencies for the implementation and acceleration of existing programs including the Working Lands for Wildlife Bobwhite Quail Initiative, EQIP, CSP, AWEP, CRP, and others.
• Assist with the management of grants and programs that deliver the QF habitat mission and strategies in Louisiana. This could include federal and state partner grants and agreements, NFWF grants, Foundation grants, as well as delivering the goals and priorities of the Natural Resource Conservation Service.
• Work closely with the QF Regional Representative and South Region Leadership Team to expand, strengthen, and support our QF chapters in Louisiana.
• Serve as the principal in-state Conservation Delivery team liaison with the QF Grants Administration Department to deliver grant funded mission; the Development Team to advance unrestricted funding streams; the Governmental Affairs staff to coordinate state policy activities, and the Marketing Team to provide materials and information to media sources in Louisiana.
• Work with Director of Conservation Delivery, South Region Manager, Programs Team, and Governmental Affairs staff to coordinate state legislative and policy activities, responses, and relationships.
• Foster existing, and cultivate new partnerships with businesses, the outdoor industry and tourism to support community-based conservation focused on maintaining a vibrant and diverse economy with high quality of life for current and future generations.
• Build and expand partnerships with groups that represent agriculture and the identify areas for collaboration and mutual benefit as it relates to soil, water, and wildlife benefits on working lands.

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  BS/BA in Related Field with a minimum 3 years of professional experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication as well as organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coach effectively.
• Demonstrated ability of organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple partners and staff.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse personalities.