[Hiring] District Biologist @National Wild Turkey Federation, Inc.

Role Description

The primary objective for a District Biologist is to help deliver the NWTF's conservation mission, programs, goals, and objectives at the landscape scale across the states within their respective district. This is accomplished through strategic alignment of state and district activities in partnership with other NWTF field staff, NWTF volunteers, state and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), major donors, and corporate partners.

The work of the District Biologist should result in both maintenance and expansion of conservation delivery via sound stewardship and investment of NWTF resources through quality project selection, identification of matching funds, partnership building, proficient grant and agreement development, and overall alignment with resource concerns specific to the district of responsibility.

A core component of this role is the ability to steward relationships with major donors, engage meaningfully in philanthropic giving initiatives, and help build corporate relations that foster the growth and development of the organization and the respective states within the district. The District Biologist works closely with Development, Fundraising, and Corporate Relations staff to advance fundraising priorities alongside conservation and mission delivery.

District Biologist activities deliver on the goals and objectives of the regional hub initiative (Habitat for the Hatch, Roots to Roost, etc.).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a natural resources related field and a minimum of four (4) years of professional experience, and/or a Master's degree with two (2) years of professional experience, or equivalent.
• Experience with grant writing, landowner outreach, major donor relations, philanthropic development, corporate partnership engagement, or conservation communications is strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Sound, working knowledge of game and non-game species management and habitat management in the ecosystems where they will be working.
• Knowledge of accepted forestry and grassland management practices.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision and to determine work priorities daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce field reports, project summaries, grant narratives, and content for both technical and general audiences.
• Basic computer skills such as e-mail, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of wildlife research, including wildlife capture, monitoring and handling techniques.
• Ability to navigate in remote and rural areas, communicate with land managers, and provide advice to agency workers in the field.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate, engage, and steward relationships with major donors, private landowners, agency partners, and conservation-minded businesses.
• Ability to develop and grow corporate relations, including identifying and securing sponsorships and partnerships.
• Proficiency in grant and agreement development, writing, and administration.
• Must be willing to incur moderate travel within and outside of the region, including overnight stays of three to five nights or more.
• Experience managing large projects with multiple objectives is preferred.

Benefits

• Position can work remotely, however it is preferable that individuals reside within their district of responsibility.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able and willing to work in diverse climatic and topographic conditions.
• Must be able to walk several miles per day in the conditions described above.
• Must be able to drive and/or ride long distances frequently.
• May be required to ride in fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft or watercraft.