Carnivore Coexistence Program Associate

Project Work

• Work with landowners, agency managers, tribes, and community members/groups to assess needs in the work area and develop project opportunities
• Plan and coordinate projects focused on proactive solutions to conflict risks, including:
• Garbage management (residential, dump/transfer stations)
• Food storage (back/front country and residential)
• Carcass management (pickup, removal, composting)
• Bear safety and use of bear spray
• Coordinate with FWP and P&C’s SW Montana Field Specialist on any potential tool implementations (fencing, scare devices, LGDs, etc.) in the greater Helena area
• Evaluate and document project progress and outcomes
• Work with field staff to develop best practices and associated knowledge transfer tools/methods
• Develop program and project evaluation methods and data capture and analysis
• Develop and support Bear Smart Community initiatives in the work area as possible, including through consulting, working group participation, education, or other activities to advance BSCs
• Stay updated on local conflict information and mortalities
• Keep abreast of relevant policy initiatives and lead any P&C involvement.
• Keep abreast of and review relevant research and science and related project level applications
• Serve as P&C liaison and coordinator in program/project collaborations

Communications, Outreach, Education

• Coordinate and/or provide relevant educational activities (materials development and dissemination, or trainings)
• Develop local relationships and participate in communication opportunities/forums
• Help organize and participate in educational and collaboration events, such as meetings and field workshops conducted by field staff
• Participate in presentations that advance People and Carnivores’ mission and vision
• Write educational content, flyers, brochures, articles, newsletter stories, and other materials/content as needed
• Create resource libraries for each conflict prevention tool for P&C staff and external partners
• Work with other staff to develop (ongoing) new and updated resources for Bear Smart Community work
• Create media (images and videos) to support communications

Other Program and Organizational Work

• Participate in staff meetings, keeping staff colleagues up to date on project work
• Aid in funding proposals and reporting as needed
• Participate in program and strategic planning with other staff

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in wildlife conservation
• Firm knowledge of large carnivores and their conservation
• Nonprofit experience
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Strategic, evaluative, and creative thinking
• A clear commitment to large carnivore/predator species conservation
• A communication and interpersonal style that facilitates positive relationship building amongst diverse stakeholders
• Experience working in rural and/or agricultural settings a plus
• Must be productive working independently in a home office